Racine police announce arrest in arson that destroyed Thelma Orr COP House amid protests
RACINE -- Racine Police Chief Art Howell on Tuesday, June 2 announced an arrest in the arson of the Thelma Orr Community-Oriented Policing House that happened early Monday, June 1 amid violent protests following the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Racine Mayor Cory Mason joined Chief Howell for the Tuesday afternoon news conference to announce the arrest of "the party responsible for burning down the Thelma Orr COP House." Chief Howell said he expects charges Wednesday for the first person arrested -- and noted more arrests are coming.It happened early Monday, June 1 at the Thelma Orr COP House located at 1146 Villa Street in Racine.
RACINE -- Racine Police Chief Art Howell on Tuesday, June 2 announced an arrest in the arson of the Thelma Orr Community-Oriented Policing House that happened early Monday, June 1 amid violent protests following the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Racine Mayor Cory Mason joined Chief Howell for the Tuesday afternoon news conference to announce the arrest of "the party responsible for burning down the Thelma Orr COP House." Chief Howell said he expects charges Wednesday for the first person arrested -- and noted more arrests are coming.It happened early Monday, June 1 at the Thelma Orr COP House located at 1146 Villa Street in Racine.
George Floyd's death inspires march from Milwaukee's south side: 'Hope people can open their eyes'
MILWAUKEE -- The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody is inspiring more marches, rallies and protests.
MILWAUKEE -- The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody is inspiring more marches, rallies and protests.
Kennedy Center to go dark for 9 days to honor the last minutes of George Floyd's life
WASHINGTON -- The John F.
WASHINGTON -- The John F.
Mayor Barrett: 'At this time, I am not ordering a curfew' for Tuesday night
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Tuesday afternoon, June 2, "I am not ordering a curfew" for Tuesday night.Below is Mayor Barrett's statement:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Tuesday afternoon, June 2, "I am not ordering a curfew" for Tuesday night.Below is Mayor Barrett's statement:
'Happened so fast:' After arrest, Milwaukee protester urges others to continue peaceful protests
MILWAUKEE -- Standing up for what she believes in, a Milwaukee woman protested for three straight days over the weekend -- but her last one ended with a run-in with Milwaukee police.
MILWAUKEE -- Standing up for what she believes in, a Milwaukee woman protested for three straight days over the weekend -- but her last one ended with a run-in with Milwaukee police.
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Business owners shut down by COVID-19 now worry about protests: 'Can't afford to be shut down again'
BURLINGTON -- A group of people are taking to the streets in the City of Burlington on Tuesday, June 2 -- to protest the death of George Floyd.
BURLINGTON -- A group of people are taking to the streets in the City of Burlington on Tuesday, June 2 -- to protest the death of George Floyd.
Cup Foods owner says he will pay for Floyd's funeral, told employee to 'call the police on the police'
MINNEAPOLIS -- Outside his store window, there's a neighborhood he knows well, but pain like he’s never seen before.Mahmoud Abumayyaleh is the owner of Cup Foods, a Palestinian who’s been on this corner for 31 years."We’ve been in this community as insider not an outsider,” he told FOX 9.It was in Cup Foods that George Floyd allegedly tried to pass a phony twenty dollar bill.The clerk called 911.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Outside his store window, there's a neighborhood he knows well, but pain like he’s never seen before.Mahmoud Abumayyaleh is the owner of Cup Foods, a Palestinian who’s been on this corner for 31 years."We’ve been in this community as insider not an outsider,” he told FOX 9.It was in Cup Foods that George Floyd allegedly tried to pass a phony twenty dollar bill.The clerk called 911.
DC Episcopal bishop: 'I am outraged' by President Trump church visit
WASHINGTON -- The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington sharply criticized President Donald Trump for staging a visit to the historic St.
WASHINGTON -- The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington sharply criticized President Donald Trump for staging a visit to the historic St.
State of Minnesota files human rights complaint against police in George Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS — The state of Minnesota filed a human rights complaint Tuesday, June 2 against the Minneapolis Police Department in the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for several minutes, even after he stopped moving.Gov.
MINNEAPOLIS — The state of Minnesota filed a human rights complaint Tuesday, June 2 against the Minneapolis Police Department in the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for several minutes, even after he stopped moving.Gov.
Video shows Denver police chief marching arm-in-arm with protesters at George Floyd demonstration
DENVER -- Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen and at least one other officer were seen marching arm-in-arm with protesters during a peaceful demonstration on Monday.KDVR posted the video to Facebook and it has garnered hundreds of comments commending the chief.Despite a 9 p.m. curfew that was implemented in Denver, many demonstrators continued to march in the downtown area and have largely remained peaceful, according to KDVR.
DENVER -- Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen and at least one other officer were seen marching arm-in-arm with protesters during a peaceful demonstration on Monday.KDVR posted the video to Facebook and it has garnered hundreds of comments commending the chief.Despite a 9 p.m. curfew that was implemented in Denver, many demonstrators continued to march in the downtown area and have largely remained peaceful, according to KDVR.
Corners of Brookfield closing early Tuesday to reduce traffic, congestion in area of protest
BROOKFIELD -- The Corners of Brookfield will be closing early at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2 and will reopen Wednesday, June 3 during normal business hours.A Corners of Brookfield spokesperson tells FOX6 News that the decision to close early was made in the interest of reducing traffic and congestion in the area of a protest planned at Goerke's Corners.Full statement from a spokesperson from The Corners of Brookfield:
BROOKFIELD -- The Corners of Brookfield will be closing early at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2 and will reopen Wednesday, June 3 during normal business hours.A Corners of Brookfield spokesperson tells FOX6 News that the decision to close early was made in the interest of reducing traffic and congestion in the area of a protest planned at Goerke's Corners.Full statement from a spokesperson from The Corners of Brookfield:
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City-wide curfew takes effect at 10 p.m. Tuesday in Racine
RACINE -- Racine Mayor Cory Mason issued an emergency declaration Tuesday, June 2 -- extending Monday night’s city-wide curfew to include Tuesday night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday.“Again, we are issuing this curfew out of an abundance of caution," said Mayor Mason in a statement Tuesday. "Last night was calm, and I appreciate the cooperation of our residents who have marched and demonstrated peacefully, and who have rejected the agitators from outside the community in doing so.
RACINE -- Racine Mayor Cory Mason issued an emergency declaration Tuesday, June 2 -- extending Monday night’s city-wide curfew to include Tuesday night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday.“Again, we are issuing this curfew out of an abundance of caution," said Mayor Mason in a statement Tuesday. "Last night was calm, and I appreciate the cooperation of our residents who have marched and demonstrated peacefully, and who have rejected the agitators from outside the community in doing so.
Brewers pledge to 'effect meaningful and lasting changes' in wake of George Floyd's death
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers released a statement on Tuesday, June 2 regarding the death of George Floyd.The statement reads as follows:
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers released a statement on Tuesday, June 2 regarding the death of George Floyd.The statement reads as follows:
The rights of every man: Timeless lessons in Kennedy speech on civil rights
TAMPA, Fla. -- 57 years ago, the United States faced a similar moment.
TAMPA, Fla. -- 57 years ago, the United States faced a similar moment.
DA: 6 Atlanta Police Department officers face charges in arrest of college students
ATLANTA -- Six officers accused of using excessive force in the arrest of two college students Saturday night will face charges, according to the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.During a news conference Tuesday, Fulton County District Attorney said Fulton County said arrest warrants had been issued for all six officers involved in the incident.Five of the officers are charged with aggravated assault, in addition to other charges.Two of the officers, Investigator Ivory Streeter and Investigator Mark Gardner, were fired earlier this week.
ATLANTA -- Six officers accused of using excessive force in the arrest of two college students Saturday night will face charges, according to the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.During a news conference Tuesday, Fulton County District Attorney said Fulton County said arrest warrants had been issued for all six officers involved in the incident.Five of the officers are charged with aggravated assault, in addition to other charges.Two of the officers, Investigator Ivory Streeter and Investigator Mark Gardner, were fired earlier this week.
Biden: President Trump 'consumed' by ego, not leading during crisis
PHILADELPHIA — Joe Biden on Tuesday blistered President Donald Trump a day after police drove back peaceful protesters near the White House so President Trump could pose with a Bible before a damaged church.
PHILADELPHIA — Joe Biden on Tuesday blistered President Donald Trump a day after police drove back peaceful protesters near the White House so President Trump could pose with a Bible before a damaged church.