Lawsuit: Journalist blinded in one eye by officers' foam bullets during Minneapolis riots
A journalist who was blinded in one eye during the Minneapolis riots is suing Minneapolis and Minnesota state officials after she says officers shot her with foam bullets, injuring her and causing her blindness.
'Stop the pain,' a brother of George Floyd tells Congress
“I’m here today to ask you to make it stop. Stop the pain,” Philonese Floyd told the silenced hearing room.
Christopher Columbus statue beheaded in Boston
Images taken at Christopher Columbus Park this morning show the head of the monument lying on the ground next to its base, surrounded by crime scene tape.
Richmond protesters topple Columbus statue, throw it in lake
A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond has been torn down by protesters, set on fire and then submerged into a lake.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Chauvin was in talks to plead guilty before arrest
Just four days after the death of George Floyd, and the day before former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested, federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with Chauvin, the FOX 9 Investigators have learned.
Viral photograph shows Montana man staring down Black Lives Matter protester
A peaceful protest Whitefish, Mont. became the site of a viral confrontation when a man was filmed cursing at protesters and attempting to damage their signs as the demonstrators chanted, “peaceful! peaceful!”
Retired police major: We can all learn lessons from George Floyd's death
After the end of the peaceful protest, the retired officer said law enforcement officers and civilians should take steps to close the rift between them.
US military now rethinking links to Confederate army symbols
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, both former Army officers, put out word through their spokesmen that they are “open to a bipartisan discussion” of renaming Army bases such as North Carolina’s Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended the institution of slavery.
ATF releases photos, videos of persons of interest in Minneapolis riots
Law enforcement has released images and videos of persons of interest in several Minneapolis fires during riots in the city after the death of George Floyd.
President Trump pushes conspiracy theory about injured protester
President Trump made seemingly baseless accusations against an elderly New York man who remains hospitalized with head injuries after he was pushed to the ground by a police officer at a protest in Buffalo and was strongly rebuked by Governor Cuomo.
‘This was not just a tragedy, it was a crime’: Al Sharpton delivers eulogy at George Floyd funeral
Rev. Al Sharpton, the prominent civil rights activist, spoke on racial injustice in the U.S. during his eulogy at the funeral of George Floyd. In his impassioned speech, Sharpton criticized the response of major corporations on Floyd’s death and called for equal protections of black and white Americans under the law.
Petitions call for Ku Klux Klan to be labeled as a terrorist organization
In the midst of nationwide protests following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, petitions have cropped up calling for the white supremacist Ku Klux Klan (KKK) group to be labeled as a terrorist organization.
George Floyd funeral photos: Family, notable figures gather together to say goodbye
People gathered to pay their respects to Floyd in a private funeral on Tuesday, June 9.
'He's going to change the world': Family members give tearful eulogies for George Floyd in Houston service
"I thank God for giving me my own personal Superman," his brother told the crowd.
'Now is the time for racial justice': Biden delivers video message at George Floyd funeral
The former vice president spoke in a pre-recorded message played during the private service.
PGA Tour to hold minute of silence at 8:46 to honor George Floyd
In a memo to players Tuesday, Commissioner Jay Monahan said there would be a moment of silence in each of the four rounds at the Charles Schwab Challenge that will coincide with the 8:46 a.m. tee time.
George Floyd funeral service: List of speakers, order of service
A funeral service for George Floyd is being held at the Fountain of Praise Church in Houston.
Emergency ends, Georgia guardsmen sent home from protests
Georgia’s governor is sending home the National Guard, saying it’s no longer needed to control protests against police brutality and racial injustice.
Business leaders intensify push for Georgia hate crimes law
Dozens of Georgia companies are lining up behind a push to pass a state hate crimes law.
President Donald Trump to restart rallies amid COVID-19 pandemic
It is still unclear as to what COVID-19 preventative measures or guidelines will be in place at the events.