Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has charged Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II.
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Ramsey County investigation into Yia Xiong case delayed
‘They’re trying to intentionally make the family wait.’
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Protesters call for firing of officers involved in Ricky Cobb’s shooting
‘It’s hard to know when you can train away the racism that played a role in their decision.’
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Vigil held for Black man killed by a state trooper in North Minneapolis
Police have yet again killed another Black man in Minneapolis.Â
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Transcripts of Yia Xiong deadly encounter with St. Paul police raise more questions
‘We have been trying to pressure the police and the government to make sure they do their investigation thoroughly and impartially.’
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Pain and trauma of police killings have a ripple effect on Black communities
Beyond protests, every police killing can have painful and widespread consequences.
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Activists decry lack of charges, press for accountability in police killing of Amir Locke
Speakers at the press conference expressed sadness over the death of Locke as well as disappointment and anger in local government, the system, and the police.
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Thousands rally in support of Amir Locke’s family
Despite the cold weather, over 1,000 people gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center and marched through the streets of downtown Minneapolis.
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Recent police killing highlights racial tensions in Austin—the home of SPAM
Family members and activists are demanding answers and accountability for yet another Black man shot and killed by a police officer.Â
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Potter trial: Girlfriend testifies that Wright was not in control of car when it crashed
Alayna Albrecht-Payton, the passenger in Daunte Wright’s car, testified in the trial of Kimberly Potter, who shot and killed Wright.
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Only one Black juror to serve on controversial Potter case
The trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter, who shot and killed Daunte Wright, has raised concerns about racial bias and the defense’s use of peremptory strikes, while activists are calling for accountability and justice.
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Philando Castile Memorial street signs to be installed in Falcon Heights on June 9
On June 9, the City of Falcon Heights is slated to implement an honorary name change to the section of Larpenteur Avenue where Philando Castile was killed.
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One year later: events to honor the life and death of George Floyd (updated)
This weekend, events will take place in the Twin Cities and across the nation to commemorate the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death.
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Withheld video of North Carolina police shooting leaves public in the dark
If ever there was a situation where release of video was necessary to advance a compelling public interest, this is it.
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Louisiana trooper suspended over violent death of shackled man
This week, authorities announced they had suspended Louisiana State Police Master Trooper Kory York who violently arrested Ronald Greene.
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Seven months post-Floyd, cops still unaccountable for misdeeds
For all the outrage after George Floyd’s killing, most of the talk out of Minneapolis City Hall has addressed concerns other than police accountability.
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Judge drops third-degree murder charge against former MPD officer Derek Chauvin, upholds other charges
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill dropped third-degree murder charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
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No officers charged in killing of Breonna Taylor
It was announced on Wednesday that a grand jury failed to indict the officers for killing Taylor, while one officer was charged with shooting into an apartment – not Taylor’s.
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The death of Elijah McClain—reflections on living with autism while Black
Elijah McClain died at age 23 after walking home from a convenience store.
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Beltrami County sued for Black man’s death while in custody
Hardel Sherrell died at age 27 in Beltrami County Jail. Hi family says it was due to medical neglect.