CUAPB founder Michelle Gross reflects on the murder of George Floyd and how coalition work has sustained the fight for justice and police accountability ever since.
Derek Chauvin
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Rumored Chauvin pardon called ‘outrageous’
As rumors swirl about a possible Derek Chauvin pardon, Minnesota leaders and activists condemn the idea as unjust, dangerous, and deeply harmful to the public.
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Five years after George Floyd, hopes for racial justice fade
A Pew Research Center study found that the focus on race and racial inequality following George Floyd’s murder has not improved the lives of Black people, with 72% of Americans saying it has not made a difference.
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Elon Musk Weighs In on Derek Chauvin Pardon Proposal from Ben Shapiro
Elon Musk and conservative commentator Ben Shapiro have expressed support for pardoning Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, sparking a debate about the case and its implications on racial justice and police accountability.
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George Floyd’s Death Wasn’t Enough to Diversify the Oscars
The 2020 protests against police brutality led to a record-breaking number of non-white acting nominees at the 93rd Academy Awards, with eight Oscars won in total.
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The hidden costs of police recruitment
The hiring and retention of police officers with questionable track records is a complex issue, with factors such as low hiring standards, lack of accountability, and psychological and sociological factors contributing to the problem.
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Former Officer in George Floyd’s Murder Set for Release from Prison
J. Alexander Kueng, one of the former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s killing, is set to be released from federal prison in January 2025, after serving a 3 ½ year sentence on state charges and a 3 year sentence on federal charges.
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Controversial ruling: Chauvin granted permission to re-examine Floyd’s autopsy samples
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted for the murder of George Floyd, has been granted permission to re-examine heart tissue and fluid samples from Floyd’s autopsy, in an effort to explore whether Floyd may have died due to a pre-existing heart condition.
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Black Lives Mattered. Then America Moved On
A New York jury acquitted a white man who fatally choked a Black homeless man on a subway car, despite the victim having committed no crime, marking a return to the status quo of systemic racism and violence.
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Grassroots vision for George Floyd Square challenges city plan
Residents, activists, and community leaders gathered to discuss the future of George Floyd Square, urging the city to prioritize community needs and address the systemic issues that led to George Floyd’s death, while calling for a comprehensive, people-centered plan for the area.
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Lawsuit Claims $30 Million in Damages for Businesses Impacted by George Floyd Square
Business owners near George Floyd Square are suing the City of Minneapolis for $30 million in damages due to the city’s failure to address the growing crime and deterioration in the area, which has devastated their businesses.
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Former FBI informant charged with stabbing Chauvin
John Turscak, a fellow inmate, has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times on Black Friday.
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Former officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of George Floyd’s murder, stabbed in prison
Derek Chauvin, convicted of George Floyd’s murder, has been hospitalized after prison stabbing.
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Community doubtful of real police reform despite DOJ investigation
The DOJ’s investigation found that Minneapolis police officers had engaged in patterns and practices of discriminatory policing.
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Three years later George Floyd Square remains a work in progress
‘We don’t need people to only come to the Square when big events are happening or for photo ops. We need politicians to pass the George Floyd Act and to provide practical solutions for both businesses and social issues in the neighborhood.’
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Derek Chauvin’s brutality costs Minneapolis $8.9 million; murder conviction upheld
‘Through this failure, we put everyone who would later come into contact with this former officer at risk.’
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Minneapolis agrees with Department of Human Rights on reining in its police force
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to ratify a court-enforceable agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to rein in the MPD.
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Kueng sentenced to 3.5 years in prison
J. Alexander Kueng, one of four former Minneapolis police officers convicted in aiding and abetting the manslaughter of George Floyd, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison.
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Third officer involved in George Floyd’s death pleads guilty; the last stands trial
The state trial of one of the officers involved in killing George Floyd began this week as another officer involved accepted a plea deal.
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How the police are defunding Minneapolis
‘The message they’re sending is that this is the way you game the system.’