3 ex-officers found guilty in federal civil rights trial over George Floyd's death
The jury heard four weeks of testimony in the civil rights trial of three former police officers involved in the death of George Floyd.
Police Reform & Racial Justice
Defense in George Floyd civil rights trial says his death was a tragedy, not a crime
Prosecutors have argued that the officers violated their training by not rolling Floyd onto his side or giving him CPR.
Defense rests in federal civil rights trial over George Floyd's death
Thomas Lane, 38, described the first time he saw Floyd's face after police had put the 46-year-old Black man on the ground while struggling to arrest him.
Hundreds gather in Minneapolis to demand justice for Amir Locke
Police fatally shot Locke early Wednesday morning while executing a search warrant.
Ahmaud Arbery's killers get life sentences
The judge sentenced Travis and Gregory McMichael to life without parole, and William "Roddie" Bryan to life with a possibility of parole.
Family mourns bystander killed in LAPD shooting: "She died in my arms"
"It is like my whole heart has been ripped out of my body," the teen's father said. "The pain of opening the Christmas presents for her cannot be articulated."
Texas board withdraws pardon recommendation for George Floyd
Floyd, who was from Houston, was killed last year by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
McDonald's to pay Black store owner $33.5 million to end bias suit
Herb Washington, owner of multiple McDonald's restaurants, alleged White franchisees were treated more favorably than Black owners.
Chicago City Council approves $2.9 million settlement with Anjanette Young
"$2.9 million might seem like a lot, but it will never give Ms. Young back her dignity and respect, and the trust that she's lost," Alderman Jeanette Taylor said prior to the vote.
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in federal civil rights case
The change of plea hearing took place Wednesday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Former deputy charged with murder in shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.
The charges come almost a year after the fatal shooting, which sparked outrage in Columbus.
Kyle Rittenhouse says he's not racist and he backs BLM
Tells Fox News' Tucker Carlson his case "never had anything to do with race. It had to do with the right to self-defense."
Aurora will pay $15 million settlement over death of Elijah McClain
CBS Denver Exclusive: The sum is one of the largest police-related settlements ever.
McDonald's CEO faces backlash over gun victim texts
Chief exec acknowledges his comments "compounded the grief" of the families of two Chicago children who were fatally shot.
Black officer targeted by chief's KKK note breaks his silence
"It was not a funny joke," said Officer Keith Pool. "Even when we watch it now, I'm in disbelief that this happened to me."
Rittenhouse was very distraught after shootings: defense witnesses
The focus is turning to whether he'll take the stand in his own defense. Experts say that might not be necessary.
Philadelphia settles wrongful death suit from Walter Wallace Jr.'s family
The family will receive an undisclosed amount of money.
White House talks reform with families of those killed by police
The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act earlier in March but congressional negotiations on bipartisan legislation broke down in the Senate nearly a month ago.
Gruden could be out millions for leaving Raiders early
Jon Gruden was entering his fourth year in a 10-year, $100 million contract as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Justice Department won't charge officer who shot Jacob Blake
The department said there is insufficient evidence to prove that the officer who shot Blake "willfully used excessive force," which is the required standard for pressing charges.
More than half of U.S. police killings are misclassified, study says
The study also found that Black Americans were about 3.5 times more likely to die by police violence than White Americans.
Read Democrats' final offer on police reform before talks collapsed
CBS News has obtained a document from Senator Cory Booker's office outlining Democrats' minimum requirements for police reform legislation.
Senator Tim Scott: police reform talks collapsed over "defunding the police"
After months of negotiations, bipartisan talks on sweeping police reform legislation ended this week in Congress with no bill.
Derek Chauvin appeals his conviction in George Floyd's death
The former Minneapolis cop filed it on his own, saying he didn't have a lawyer to do it for him.
Bipartisan police reform talks collapse in Congress
Lawmakers for months have been trying to reach agreement over police reforms.
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Crime
Global alert over cyberattacks, bomb threats
NYC schools employee faces murder charge in Brooklyn jogger's killing
Thomas Markle charged with sex crimes
Cornell faculty passes symbolic resolution
Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured
Meghan Markle's father arrested by FBI
Secret Service arrests man with guns near White House
Hackers target refrigeration units in U.S.
