police violence
Police standards and protocols not up for questioning at Chauvin trial
March 22, 2021Jury selection nears completion; the scope of inquiry limited to not examine police standards.
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Case of Sarah Everard, kidnapped and murdered by cop, sparks reform in Britain
March 19, 2021While this crime captured global attention, there are thousands of crimes against women—Black, Asian, Latina, trans—that go underreported.
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One year later: Don’t forget about Breonna Taylor
March 17, 2021Her death sparked a movement for change. The fight goes beyond a trending hashtag, though, and speaks to the inequalities and racism that are still very much embedded in our system.
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Defense argues Floyd family settlement prejudices potential jury in Chauvin trial
March 16, 2021Chauvin’s attorney raised questions about the city’s $27 million civil settlement with the Floyd family. Typically, such settlements are announced after the conclusion of a criminal trial.
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Reflections on Chauvin jury selection: Can anyone really be impartial?
March 15, 2021What does diversity mean if those most critical of the murder will not be on the jury?
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