Tim Scott says ending police immunity is "poison pill" for reform bill
Some lawmakers believe reducing or ending immunity for police officers is crucial to hold law enforcement who engage is misconduct accountable.
Police Reform & Racial Justice
Right-wing protesters clash with police in London
Demonstrators descended on London claiming they were protecting statues from anti-racism activists.
New York City Council proposes cutting $1 billion from NYPD budget
"Our budget must reflect the reality that policing needs fundamental reform," it said in a statement.
Buffalo mayor calls video of police shoving 75-year-old protester "horrific"
"I immediately thought about: Is he gonna be okay?" Mayor Byron Brown said.
Minneapolis City Council approves plan to create new public safety system
"Decades of police reform efforts have not created equitable public safety in our community," reads the council's resolution.
Clemson removes John C. Calhoun's name from honors college
Calhoun was a slave owner and owned a plantation on where the campus stands today.
Journalist on protests: "We have been here so many times"
"I feel like Ferguson laid the roots for what we're seeing now," Jimmie Briggs said. "I think the Black Lives Matter movement allowed us to reach this place."
Cuomo signs police reform legislation banning chokeholds statewide
Sweeping package of police accountability measures received new backing following protests of George Floyd's killing.
Denver school board votes unanimously to remove police from schools
"The perpetuation of the school-to-prison pipeline is incompatible with our goal of creating safe, healthy, and equitable schools for all DPS students," the district said.
French police march to protest reforms aimed at addressing racism
For some officers, the interior minister's banning of chokeholds and move to suspend any officer even accused of racism, was "the last straw."
Louisville bans no-knock warrants after Breonna Taylor's death
The bill, "Breonna's Law," was named after Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency technician who was killed by police during a raid on her home in March.
NFL pledges $250 million over 10 years to combat systemic racism
The NFL says the funds will "support programs to address criminal justice reform, police reforms, and economic and educational advancement."
Buffalo mayor calls police union a "barrier to reform"
Approximately a week after the Buffalo Police Department drew nationwide condemnation, Mayor Byron Brown announced a new police reform policy — some of which will be enacted immediately via executive order.
Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets appearing in Trump photo op
General Mark Milley, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, said he "should not have been there."
Police brutality goes "beyond individual bad apples," professor says
Police killings should be considered a public health crisis, says UC Berkeley professor Osagie K. Obasogie.
LeBron James forms group to stop black voter suppression
Comic Kevin Hart, basketball players Trae Young and Jalen Rose and football player Alvin Kamara also taking part amid worldwide protests spurred by George Floyd's death.
Smithsonian museums are collecting signs from D.C. protests
Three Smithsonian museums are preserving the items so Americans can "understand the role that race has played in our complicated 400-year history."
U.K. slave trader statue fished from harbor amid monument debates
Likeness of Edward Colston will be relocated, but not stripped of the scars of protest, as officials change plan to move statue of Scouts founder Robert Baden-Powell.
Ex-cop charged in George Floyd's death posts bond, leaves jail
Lane is charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and manslaughter for his role in the arrest of Floyd.
A&E ceases production of "Live PD"
The move comes one day after Paramount Network canceled true crime reality show "Cops."
Minneapolis police withdrawing from union negotiations
Community leaders have called the Minneapolis police union head an obstacle to reform.
Australian PM wants protesters charged, claims country had no slavery
As leader Scott Morrison says anti-racism protesters show "great disrespect" amid a pandemic, far-right senator says she's "disgusted" by BLM demonstrations.
"We've got to be bold": Chicago mayor on reforming the police
"This is our moment to make sure that state legislators and local officials really rise to the occasion — not just with record rhetoric, but with actions," Lightfoot said on the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union."
Former coworker on George Floyd and Derek Chauvin
In interview with Jeff Pegues, a club worker talks about Floyd and Chauvin.
U.S. Soccer repeals ban on taking a knee during national anthem
The rule was adopted in 2017 after star Megan Rapinoe kneeled in support of Colin Kaepernick, but reversed in light of protests since George Floyd's death.
Crime
Crime
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Investigation
Stats don't support Flock's claim of solving 1 million crimes
Christa Pike's execution temporarily halted
Video shows chaos inside Israel-bound plane
