Illinois man federally charged for rioting passed out explosives in Minneapolis
CHICAGO -- A 28-year-old Illinois man is facing federal charges for rioting and possessing explosive devices after he traveled to Minneapolis last week amidthe unrest caused by the death of George Floyd.According to U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald, Matthew Rupert, of Galesburg, Illinois, has been charged with civil disorder, carrying on a riot and possession of unregistered destructive devices.He was arrested in Chicago after traveling there from Minneapolis to participate in the unrest there.
CHICAGO -- A 28-year-old Illinois man is facing federal charges for rioting and possessing explosive devices after he traveled to Minneapolis last week amidthe unrest caused by the death of George Floyd.According to U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald, Matthew Rupert, of Galesburg, Illinois, has been charged with civil disorder, carrying on a riot and possession of unregistered destructive devices.He was arrested in Chicago after traveling there from Minneapolis to participate in the unrest there.
Marquette lacrosse recruit loses scholarship over 'offensive comments related to death of George Floyd'
MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University spokesman confirmed for FOX6 News Monday, June 1 an incoming student will not receive a scholarship to MU after making "offensive comments on social media related to the death of George Floyd."The incoming student was a female Marquette lacrosse recruit.Below is the statement from the Marquette spokesman:
MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University spokesman confirmed for FOX6 News Monday, June 1 an incoming student will not receive a scholarship to MU after making "offensive comments on social media related to the death of George Floyd."The incoming student was a female Marquette lacrosse recruit.Below is the statement from the Marquette spokesman:
Family attorneys: George Floyd died of asphyxia, ambulance 'was a hearse'
MINNEAPOLIS — An autopsy commissioned for George Floyd’s family found that he died of asphyxiation due to neck and back compression when a Minneapolis police officer held his knee on Floyd's neck for several minutes and ignored his cries of distress, the family’s attorneys said Monday.The autopsy by a doctor who also examined Eric Garner’s body found the compression cut off blood to Floyd’s brain, and weight on his back made it hard to breathe, attorney Ben Crump said at a news conference.The family’s autopsy differs from the official autopsy as described in a criminal complaint against the officer.
MINNEAPOLIS — An autopsy commissioned for George Floyd’s family found that he died of asphyxiation due to neck and back compression when a Minneapolis police officer held his knee on Floyd's neck for several minutes and ignored his cries of distress, the family’s attorneys said Monday.The autopsy by a doctor who also examined Eric Garner’s body found the compression cut off blood to Floyd’s brain, and weight on his back made it hard to breathe, attorney Ben Crump said at a news conference.The family’s autopsy differs from the official autopsy as described in a criminal complaint against the officer.
‘Let’s get to work:' Barack Obama pens letter on how to achieve ‘real change’ amid George Floyd protests
MINNEAPOLIS -- Former President Barack Obama published an essay in which he reflected on his thoughts and hopes for “real change” amid the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police.Titled “How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change,” the June 1 post on Medium from Obama focused on how to translate the anger and frustration felt during this moment into good.“First, the waves of protests across the country represent a genuine and legitimate frustration over a decades-long failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system in the United States,” Obama wrote in his letter. “The overwhelming majority of participants have been peaceful, courageous, responsible, and inspiring.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Former President Barack Obama published an essay in which he reflected on his thoughts and hopes for “real change” amid the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police.Titled “How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change,” the June 1 post on Medium from Obama focused on how to translate the anger and frustration felt during this moment into good.“First, the waves of protests across the country represent a genuine and legitimate frustration over a decades-long failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system in the United States,” Obama wrote in his letter. “The overwhelming majority of participants have been peaceful, courageous, responsible, and inspiring.
Fires set, businesses looted during 3rd night of protests in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- For the third night in a row, protests in Milwaukee turned destructive Sunday, May 31 into Monday, June 1 -- with fires set and stores looted.
MILWAUKEE -- For the third night in a row, protests in Milwaukee turned destructive Sunday, May 31 into Monday, June 1 -- with fires set and stores looted.
Sheriff: 2 arrested after vandalizing Florida home of former officer charged with George Floyd's murder
WINDERMERE, Fla. -- Two women were arrested after vandalizing the Florida home of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder after kneeling on George Floyd's neck for minutes, deputies say.Arrest reports from the Orange County Sheriff's Office show that 18-year-old Katelin Benoit and 20-year-old Kimberly Guzman were arrested on Friday, May 29 after tossing paint onto the front door of Derek Chauvin's Windermere home.Chauvin is a former Minneapolis police officer who has a second home in Central Florida.He and three other officers were fired from the Minneapolis Police Department after video showed him kneeling on George Floyd's neck for multiple minutes.
WINDERMERE, Fla. -- Two women were arrested after vandalizing the Florida home of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder after kneeling on George Floyd's neck for minutes, deputies say.Arrest reports from the Orange County Sheriff's Office show that 18-year-old Katelin Benoit and 20-year-old Kimberly Guzman were arrested on Friday, May 29 after tossing paint onto the front door of Derek Chauvin's Windermere home.Chauvin is a former Minneapolis police officer who has a second home in Central Florida.He and three other officers were fired from the Minneapolis Police Department after video showed him kneeling on George Floyd's neck for multiple minutes.
Florida police officer suspended for pushing kneeling woman
MIAMI — Fort Lauderdale police suspended an officer after video showed he pushed a kneeling woman to the ground during protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, resulting in bottles being thrown.The officer’s colleagues quickly pushed him away from the woman and down the street Sunday.
MIAMI — Fort Lauderdale police suspended an officer after video showed he pushed a kneeling woman to the ground during protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, resulting in bottles being thrown.The officer’s colleagues quickly pushed him away from the woman and down the street Sunday.
Milwaukee Co. Executive David Crowley speaks about civil unrest: 'The time for change is always now'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released a statement following multiple days of protests and unrest surrounding the officer-involved death of George Floyd.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released a statement following multiple days of protests and unrest surrounding the officer-involved death of George Floyd.
John Cusack joins protest in Chicago, discusses altercation with police he shared on social media
MILWAUKEE -- In the wake of the death of George Floyd, many celebrities are speaking out, some even joining protests across the country.
MILWAUKEE -- In the wake of the death of George Floyd, many celebrities are speaking out, some even joining protests across the country.
15 arrested in Madison in night of violence amid protests
MADISON — Fifteen people were arrested after the second night of violence erupted in Madison, with police firing tear gas as protesters again threw rocks and damaged store downtown stores following an earlier peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd.Madison police reported Monday that multiple stores were broken into in the State Street area, a business corridor that connects the state Capitol to the University of Wisconsin campus.
MADISON — Fifteen people were arrested after the second night of violence erupted in Madison, with police firing tear gas as protesters again threw rocks and damaged store downtown stores following an earlier peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd.Madison police reported Monday that multiple stores were broken into in the State Street area, a business corridor that connects the state Capitol to the University of Wisconsin campus.
President Trump took shelter in White House bunker as protests raged
WASHINGTON — Secret Service agents rushed President Donald Trump to a White House bunker on Friday night as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the executive mansion, some of them throwing rocks and tugging at police barricades.President Trump spent nearly an hour in the bunker, which was designed for use in emergencies like terrorist attacks, according to a Republican close to the White House who was not authorized to publicly discuss private matters and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
WASHINGTON — Secret Service agents rushed President Donald Trump to a White House bunker on Friday night as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the executive mansion, some of them throwing rocks and tugging at police barricades.President Trump spent nearly an hour in the bunker, which was designed for use in emergencies like terrorist attacks, according to a Republican close to the White House who was not authorized to publicly discuss private matters and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Police officers take a knee for George Floyd, saying his death is disturbing 'to the core'
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- At many protests across the country and the Bay Area, police officers joined peaceful demonstrations.Santa Cruz Police Chief was seen kneeling with George Floyd demonstrators on Friday night - a symbol sparked four years ago by former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality against African Americans.The white officer in Minneapolis also kneeled on Floyd's neck killing him, and on social media, many have combined the images of Kaepernick and the officer together to show the irony of the two messages.Mills released a statement over the weekend saying he felt the need to speak out when something is wrong: "The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis disturbs me to my core."Last week, San Jose police chief Eddie Garcia also condemned Floyd's death."These types of incidents are the reason why communities of color lack a lot of trust in law enforcement," he said. "It's a reality, and it's another example as to why that is.
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- At many protests across the country and the Bay Area, police officers joined peaceful demonstrations.Santa Cruz Police Chief was seen kneeling with George Floyd demonstrators on Friday night - a symbol sparked four years ago by former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality against African Americans.The white officer in Minneapolis also kneeled on Floyd's neck killing him, and on social media, many have combined the images of Kaepernick and the officer together to show the irony of the two messages.Mills released a statement over the weekend saying he felt the need to speak out when something is wrong: "The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis disturbs me to my core."Last week, San Jose police chief Eddie Garcia also condemned Floyd's death."These types of incidents are the reason why communities of color lack a lot of trust in law enforcement," he said. "It's a reality, and it's another example as to why that is.
Police, protesters clash overnight near Oakland and Edgewood in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Police in full riot gear and protesters clashed near Oakland and Edgewood in Milwaukee late Sunday night, May 31st.
MILWAUKEE -- Police in full riot gear and protesters clashed near Oakland and Edgewood in Milwaukee late Sunday night, May 31st.
Mayor orders 2nd night of curfew for Milwaukee; 60+ arrests in 48 hours, 20+ businesses damaged
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, May 31 announced the extension of Milwaukee's curfew for a second night amid ongoing protests over the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.The curfew runs from 9 p.m. Sunday, May 31 through 7 a.m. Monday, June 1.Wisconsin Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, May 31 announced the extension of Milwaukee's curfew for a second night amid ongoing protests over the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.The curfew runs from 9 p.m. Sunday, May 31 through 7 a.m. Monday, June 1.Wisconsin Gov.
Crowd gathered near Kenosha PD as 8:30 p.m. curfew took effect amid protests
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County sheriff's officials on Sunday, May 31 declared curfew effective at 8:30 p.m. Sunday -- indicating "the public needs to be off the streets for their safety" amid ongoing protests over the in-custody death of George Floyd on Memorial Day.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County sheriff's officials on Sunday, May 31 declared curfew effective at 8:30 p.m. Sunday -- indicating "the public needs to be off the streets for their safety" amid ongoing protests over the in-custody death of George Floyd on Memorial Day.
'Cleaning while we march:' Armed with trash bags, volunteers beautified Milwaukee after unrest
MILWAUKEE -- Amid a curfew that took effect at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said more than 20 businesses were looted or vandalized Saturday night into Sunday morning, and there were more than 60 arrests.
MILWAUKEE -- Amid a curfew that took effect at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said more than 20 businesses were looted or vandalized Saturday night into Sunday morning, and there were more than 60 arrests.
'We're not going to take it anymore:' Milwaukee pastors lead peaceful protest for George Floyd
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters gathered at MLK Drive and Locust Street for a march for George Floyd Sunday, May 31 in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters gathered at MLK Drive and Locust Street for a march for George Floyd Sunday, May 31 in Milwaukee.
Madison police: 75 stores damaged or looted; 3 arrests after night of violent protests
MADISON — Hundreds of volunteers gathered early Sunday morning in downtown Madison to clean up after a night of violent protests over the death of George Floyd in which a police car was burned, businesses were broken into and a museum and other buildings were vandalized.More than a thousand people held a peaceful protest Saturday afternoon in the Wisconsin capital, but like many of the protests around the country over the death of Floyd in Minneapolis, it later took a violent turn, with a group of about 150 demonstrators throwing rocks at police in riot gear who fired tear gas on the crowd.Police said Sunday that 75 stores were damaged or broken into overnight and three people were arrested.
MADISON — Hundreds of volunteers gathered early Sunday morning in downtown Madison to clean up after a night of violent protests over the death of George Floyd in which a police car was burned, businesses were broken into and a museum and other buildings were vandalized.More than a thousand people held a peaceful protest Saturday afternoon in the Wisconsin capital, but like many of the protests around the country over the death of Floyd in Minneapolis, it later took a violent turn, with a group of about 150 demonstrators throwing rocks at police in riot gear who fired tear gas on the crowd.Police said Sunday that 75 stores were damaged or broken into overnight and three people were arrested.
Governor authorizes National Guard for protests in Madison; 9:30 p.m. curfew for downtown
MADISON — At the request of City of Madison leaders, Governor Tony Evers Sunday, May 31 authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support the Madison community’s response "to agitators that have disrupted peaceful protests following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer."According to a news release from the governor's office, pursuant to Section 321.39(1)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the governor has ordered into state active duty members of the Wisconsin National Guard necessary to support local law enforcement in Dane County, beginning immediately.
MADISON — At the request of City of Madison leaders, Governor Tony Evers Sunday, May 31 authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support the Madison community’s response "to agitators that have disrupted peaceful protests following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer."According to a news release from the governor's office, pursuant to Section 321.39(1)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the governor has ordered into state active duty members of the Wisconsin National Guard necessary to support local law enforcement in Dane County, beginning immediately.
Protests force Walmart, CVS, Target and Apple to close some stores
MINNEAPOLIS -- U.S. retailers large and small have closed some of their stores across the country because of disruptions caused by the widespread street protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Target, CVS, Apple and Walmart all said Sunday that they had temporarily closed some locations for safety reasons.
MINNEAPOLIS -- U.S. retailers large and small have closed some of their stores across the country because of disruptions caused by the widespread street protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Target, CVS, Apple and Walmart all said Sunday that they had temporarily closed some locations for safety reasons.