Mourners stand for 8 minutes, 46 seconds in Minneapolis during 1st of 3 memorials for George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS — Mourners converged in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 4 for the first in a series of a memorials to George Floyd, whose death at the hands of police has sparked turbulent protests around the world against racial injustice.The afternoon event was set for North Central University, where the civil rights leader the Rev.
MINNEAPOLIS — Mourners converged in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 4 for the first in a series of a memorials to George Floyd, whose death at the hands of police has sparked turbulent protests around the world against racial injustice.The afternoon event was set for North Central University, where the civil rights leader the Rev.
MCTS to suspend bus service early through the weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, June 4 they will temporarily suspend all bus service starting at 10 p.m. on Thursday "after experiencing significant service disruptions in the past six days" amid protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd.MCTS will also suspend service early on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (June 5 to June 7).Service will resume each morning as regularly scheduled, officials said.MCTS officials noted in a news release Thursday the daily protest marches close major streets and intersections that are a part of the MCTS core bus route network.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, June 4 they will temporarily suspend all bus service starting at 10 p.m. on Thursday "after experiencing significant service disruptions in the past six days" amid protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd.MCTS will also suspend service early on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (June 5 to June 7).Service will resume each morning as regularly scheduled, officials said.MCTS officials noted in a news release Thursday the daily protest marches close major streets and intersections that are a part of the MCTS core bus route network.
Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS — A judge set bail at $750,000 apiece Thursday, June 4 for three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the killing of George Floyd, as a memorial service took place just blocks away.Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J.
MINNEAPOLIS — A judge set bail at $750,000 apiece Thursday, June 4 for three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the killing of George Floyd, as a memorial service took place just blocks away.Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J.
Actor John Boyega gives passionate speech to crowds in London following death of George Floyd
MILWAUKEE -- Protests are happening across the globe in the wake of the in-custody death of George Floyd.
MILWAUKEE -- Protests are happening across the globe in the wake of the in-custody death of George Floyd.
Police officer prays with protester in 'touching' photo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An image of hope in turbulent times shows a police officer praying with a protester in Tennessee.It was captured on camera the same day violence broke out in Nashville, leaving at least 30 businesses and buildings damaged, FOX 17 reports.Officer Garren Hoskins, tasked with protecting the Central Precinct, started talking with a peaceful protester who was preaching about their shared faith.The officer asked him if he'd like to pray.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An image of hope in turbulent times shows a police officer praying with a protester in Tennessee.It was captured on camera the same day violence broke out in Nashville, leaving at least 30 businesses and buildings damaged, FOX 17 reports.Officer Garren Hoskins, tasked with protecting the Central Precinct, started talking with a peaceful protester who was preaching about their shared faith.The officer asked him if he'd like to pray.
'Need for recognition:' Lawmakers, protesters weigh in on duration of George Floyd protests
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, June 3 marked the sixth consecutive day of protests in Milwaukee in honor of George Floyd.
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, June 3 marked the sixth consecutive day of protests in Milwaukee in honor of George Floyd.
Las Vegas officer on life support after he was shot when police tried to disperse protesters
LAS VEGAS — A police officer was on life support Tuesday, June 2 after being shot during a protest on the Las Vegas Strip, the latest in a handful of attacks on police amid demonstrations across the country over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.The 29-year-old officer in Las Vegas was shot as police tried to disperse a large crowd of protesters in front of a casino shuttered because of the coronavirus.At about the same time and less than three miles (4.8 kilometers) away, police outside a federal courthouse shot a protester who was wearing a black tactical vest and armed with two handguns and a rifle.
LAS VEGAS — A police officer was on life support Tuesday, June 2 after being shot during a protest on the Las Vegas Strip, the latest in a handful of attacks on police amid demonstrations across the country over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.The 29-year-old officer in Las Vegas was shot as police tried to disperse a large crowd of protesters in front of a casino shuttered because of the coronavirus.At about the same time and less than three miles (4.8 kilometers) away, police outside a federal courthouse shot a protester who was wearing a black tactical vest and armed with two handguns and a rifle.
Woman incited a riot on her own Facebook Live video, Michigan police say
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A 22-year-old woman was charged Tuesday, June 2 with inciting a riot and malicious destruction after she posted a video on Facebook Live encouraging others to loot and destroy businesses during a violent demonstration in Michigan.According to her arrest affidavit, Alexandria “Ally” Lyons can be heard telling her friends to throw bricks and other objects at the windows of multiple businesses in downtown Grand Rapids.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A 22-year-old woman was charged Tuesday, June 2 with inciting a riot and malicious destruction after she posted a video on Facebook Live encouraging others to loot and destroy businesses during a violent demonstration in Michigan.According to her arrest affidavit, Alexandria “Ally” Lyons can be heard telling her friends to throw bricks and other objects at the windows of multiple businesses in downtown Grand Rapids.
'Get off his neck!' Controversial arrest caught on camera as MPD clashed with protesters
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News is asking questions about a controversial arrest.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News is asking questions about a controversial arrest.
Milwaukee police met with questions about tactics during neighborhood walk
MILWAUKEE -- Two groups of protesters became one on Wednesday night, June 3 in Milwaukee -- the sixth consecutive day of protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
MILWAUKEE -- Two groups of protesters became one on Wednesday night, June 3 in Milwaukee -- the sixth consecutive day of protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
'Stand up against what's wrong:' Protesters march for 6th straight day in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two groups of protesters became one on Wednesday night, June 3 in Milwaukee -- the sixth consecutive day of protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis -- and the second straight night with no curfew in Milwaukee.The first group started at Humboldt Park near Howell Avenue and Oklahoma Avenue on Milwaukee's south side Wednesday afternoon, and later marched up the 16th Street Viaduct and down Wisconsin Avenue.The second group started at Gordon Park in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood, and later marched to Oakland Avenue and North Avenue, down Van Buren Street and Brady Street, and up to the area near 6th Street and Wisconsin Avenue.On another hot afternoon, there was a lot of water going around as demonstrators marched from Humboldt Park -- headed for Cathedral Square on Milwaukee's lower east side.
MILWAUKEE -- Two groups of protesters became one on Wednesday night, June 3 in Milwaukee -- the sixth consecutive day of protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis -- and the second straight night with no curfew in Milwaukee.The first group started at Humboldt Park near Howell Avenue and Oklahoma Avenue on Milwaukee's south side Wednesday afternoon, and later marched up the 16th Street Viaduct and down Wisconsin Avenue.The second group started at Gordon Park in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood, and later marched to Oakland Avenue and North Avenue, down Van Buren Street and Brady Street, and up to the area near 6th Street and Wisconsin Avenue.On another hot afternoon, there was a lot of water going around as demonstrators marched from Humboldt Park -- headed for Cathedral Square on Milwaukee's lower east side.
Body cam video shows clash between protesters and police
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police late Wednesday, June 3 released body camera footage from a tense confrontation between officers and protesters Tuesday, June 2 near 6th Street and McKinley Avenue.Police said around 8 p.m., officers were in the area "due to the civil unrest" when, "as officers stood by, subjects from within the protest group began to throw objects at the officers."
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police late Wednesday, June 3 released body camera footage from a tense confrontation between officers and protesters Tuesday, June 2 near 6th Street and McKinley Avenue.Police said around 8 p.m., officers were in the area "due to the civil unrest" when, "as officers stood by, subjects from within the protest group began to throw objects at the officers."
Community leaders commend clean-up effort in wake of unrest, destruction along Historic King Drive
MILWAUKEE -- Following the damage and destruction that took place Sunday night along Milwaukee's Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Following the damage and destruction that took place Sunday night along Milwaukee's Dr.
Former President Carter on death of George Floyd: 'The time for racial discrimination is over'
ATLANTA -- Former President Jimmy Carter weighed in on the death of George Floyd stating he and former first lady Rosalynn Carter are “pained by the tragic injustices and consequent backlash across our nation in recent weeks.”In a statement released Wednesday, the 39th president and his wife, Rosalynn, said "Our hearts are with the victims' families and all who feel hopeless in the face of pervasive racial discrimination and outright cruelty." President Carter called for a spotlight to shine on the "immorality of racial discrimination," but said violence "where spontaneous or consciously incident" was not the way.Carter, who was born in rural Plains, Georgia in 1924, said he knows the "impact of segregation and injustice to African-Americans." The 76th governor of Georgia recalled a portion of his 1974 inaugural address where he stated, "The time for racial discrimination is over." Carter lamented that he is still having to repeat those words nearly 50 years later."With great sorrow and disappointment, I repeat those words today, nearly five decades later.
ATLANTA -- Former President Jimmy Carter weighed in on the death of George Floyd stating he and former first lady Rosalynn Carter are “pained by the tragic injustices and consequent backlash across our nation in recent weeks.”In a statement released Wednesday, the 39th president and his wife, Rosalynn, said "Our hearts are with the victims' families and all who feel hopeless in the face of pervasive racial discrimination and outright cruelty." President Carter called for a spotlight to shine on the "immorality of racial discrimination," but said violence "where spontaneous or consciously incident" was not the way.Carter, who was born in rural Plains, Georgia in 1924, said he knows the "impact of segregation and injustice to African-Americans." The 76th governor of Georgia recalled a portion of his 1974 inaugural address where he stated, "The time for racial discrimination is over." Carter lamented that he is still having to repeat those words nearly 50 years later."With great sorrow and disappointment, I repeat those words today, nearly five decades later.
Autopsy: George Floyd was carrier of COVID-19, had no lung damage or symptoms
MINNEAPOLIS -- George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County medical examiner.The medical examiner’s office released a detailed report Wednesday evening, June 3 that showed Floyd had tested positive for the virus on April 3, but did not exhibit any symptoms and did not have any lung damage.
MINNEAPOLIS -- George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County medical examiner.The medical examiner’s office released a detailed report Wednesday evening, June 3 that showed Floyd had tested positive for the virus on April 3, but did not exhibit any symptoms and did not have any lung damage.
3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against now-fired Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd and also charging the three other officers involved, according to U.S. Sen.
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against now-fired Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd and also charging the three other officers involved, according to U.S. Sen.
Ex-defense chief Mattis rips President Trump for dividing Americans amid protests
WASHINGTON — In an extraordinary rebuke, former defense secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday denounced President Donald Trump's heavy-handed use of military force to quell protests and said his former boss was setting up a “false conflict" between the military and civilian society.“I have watched this week's unfolding events, angry and appalled,” Mattis wrote.The criticism was all the more remarkable because Mattis has generally kept a low profile since retiring as defense secretary in December 2018 to protest President Trump's Syria policy.
WASHINGTON — In an extraordinary rebuke, former defense secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday denounced President Donald Trump's heavy-handed use of military force to quell protests and said his former boss was setting up a “false conflict" between the military and civilian society.“I have watched this week's unfolding events, angry and appalled,” Mattis wrote.The criticism was all the more remarkable because Mattis has generally kept a low profile since retiring as defense secretary in December 2018 to protest President Trump's Syria policy.
Police: Chicago calming down, but still 'too much violence'
CHICAGO — Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown described Tuesday night as the quietest in the city since widespread unrest began Saturday night following protests related to the death of George Floyd.“I think we are hitting the right tone and strategy as it relates to protecting our neighborhoods from violence while at the same time allowing those who want to express their First Amendment rights to do so in a way that is in keeping with our Constitution," Brown said Wednesday.A decline in disorderly conduct arrests is one indication the city is getting calmer.
CHICAGO — Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown described Tuesday night as the quietest in the city since widespread unrest began Saturday night following protests related to the death of George Floyd.“I think we are hitting the right tone and strategy as it relates to protecting our neighborhoods from violence while at the same time allowing those who want to express their First Amendment rights to do so in a way that is in keeping with our Constitution," Brown said Wednesday.A decline in disorderly conduct arrests is one indication the city is getting calmer.