https://www.cbsnews.com/ Cbsvillage Justice From CBSNews.com Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:16:22 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-power-of-august/ "The Power of August" looks back at transformational moments in American civil rights history that happened in the month of August. Anchored by Maurice DuBois, "The Power of August" is comprised of four acts, each told in eight minutes and 46 seconds — the approximate duration of time a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on George Floyd's neck. Each act explores stories of powerful and historic August events, beginning with Emmett Till's murder, then the March on Washington, Ferguson and the power of the vote in 2020. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:00:19 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/08/29/1c635181-fd76-49fb-b0b5-813cdde15810/thumbnail/60x60/32d90fbe3032b61b67b2171eb7cf3c3e/0828-cbsnews-special-powerofaugust-full-538460-640x360.jpg 3544c536-75c0-4232-b558-f21bed50b87a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/inglewood-settlement-freed-38-years-prison-wrongful-convicton-hastings/ After 38 years in prison, new DNA evidence exonerated and freed Maurice Hastings in 2022 and led to the identification of a different suspect. Hastings was declared factually innocent by a California superior court in 2023. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:22:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/10/29/2f2d3cef-6870-403e-b7a4-f0de55f36b59/thumbnail/60x60/f0e56a1f4bab0818ef4c32b96df8ca3a/ap22302003993317.jpg 43c31bb7-d468-4804-9695-13a293c93ce6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gov-jb-pritzker-sonya-massey-act-police-hiring-reform-background-checks/ Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign new legislation requiring more thorough background checks before hiring police officers, a law inspired by the shooting death of Sonya Massey. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:15:41 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/22/b71eb768-5b0d-4ca9-a933-4f20dd0d8d32/thumbnail/60x60/fbd227b46b6a4d0fb664e215d069e414/sonya-massey.jpg c7afb2ab-4f1e-4622-8b14-e3379354a475 https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/man-sentenced-life-prison-without-parole-killing-dismembering-sade-robinson-milwaukee/ Sade Robinson, 19, was murdered in April of last year. Her dismembered body parts were found in the Milwaukee Area, and her arm was found at a Waukegan beach. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:49:02 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/17/35d3857a-f74c-4907-af29-b4ad46f56a36/thumbnail/60x60/591b19b204a7df9b301e46c136bb8eab/sade-robinson.png a48f4cfa-87b5-44d8-bf58-126f314243b5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/adam-coy-andre-hill-murder-sentencing-columbus-ohio/ Andre Hill was shot four times in a garage in Columbus, Ohio, in December 2020. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:37:28 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/29/1bfe6c3d-2f61-4972-b33e-ba72149509f5/thumbnail/60x60/c31a4f43ce943fea6b6e1dde5e224eb8/ap24302839597531.jpg 44956737-697b-4f23-9ce6-78cec0c67716 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/jacksonville-man-beaten-by-police-during-traffic-stop-says-he-just-wanted-answers/ William McNeil Jr. says he did nothing wrong before officers punched and dragged him from his car during a February stop in Jacksonville. The encounter was caught on video and has sparked widespread outrage. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:12:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/24/2a61956f-098e-47fe-893d-89ccc3f4cc13/thumbnail/60x60/5ce275ce3bc406c456b3a88c1f1a1ef6/0724-cmo-quijano.jpg 6ecaddd5-2d4c-40d0-9779-ee5a6f6e148e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/jacksonville-police-under-scrutiny-after-violent-arrest-caught-on-video/ Newly released video shows Jacksonville deputies pulling William McNeil Jr. from his car during a February traffic stop, leaving him with a concussion and chipped tooth. Warning: This report contains disturbing images. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:37:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/23/c8e342bf-f292-41a7-a7c0-79ae3477621b/thumbnail/60x60/77ccc5d1e5e1872af2597dc72fc209a8/0723-cmo-valdezs.jpg 962564b1-0ee3-49ed-9b36-1639b4d6b521 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ex-officer-sentenced-to-nearly-3-years-for-role-in-breonna-taylor-raid/ Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights. Taylor's family says the sentence is still too lenient, calling the DOJ's earlier recommendation of one day in prison "insulting." Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:10:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/22/9bf38008-b4b0-4132-af7c-471217911342/thumbnail/60x60/6b598c694b77a02c4652bf39a3a42854/0722-cmo-valdes.jpg a07c9fea-11d4-4788-b995-a282830dd6cc https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-james-reid-murder-exonerated/ Charles Collins and Brian Boles say as teenagers in 1994, they were coerced into confessing to a murder they did not commit. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:23:09 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/10/38f111db-cfb6-4369-a620-ab125bb3b87e/thumbnail/60x60/72d4a317ad43e783793899933ebf757f/new-bisram-6p-pkg-murde-wcbsefin-hi-res-still.jpg c2f81ab6-be5d-40b6-9af6-341d7f4a69fc https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/police-response-baltimore-custody-maryland-death-meltion/ A devastated mother wants answers after her son died after being restrained in Baltimore police custody on June 24. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:59:57 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/08/623dd2d3-fcc0-41ad-8138-40cf7fa249c4/thumbnail/60x60/f80f0d431cabb358be23a7699178dd13/police-death.png c3c38bba-346c-4891-8748-5809cec6fba5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/daughter-mother-emanuel-ame-church-victim-resilience-decade-shooting/ Eliana Pinckney reflects on the death of her father, Clementa Pinckney, 10 years after the Charleston church massacre and how he inspires her today. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:08:05 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/17/1108076b-970a-4335-aad2-c2c315d4f927/thumbnail/60x60/2be930b8291e2162e1e213e5ac1b6cee/1750164932608.png 0e6eafea-ed37-4eda-afac-eda6010c9a74 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/daughter-of-charleston-church-shooting-victim-inspires-resilience-10-years-after-massacre/ Ten years ago, in Charleston, South Carolina, a white supremacist gunned down nine people at Mother Emanuel AME Church, the oldest Black church in the south. CBS News' Mark Strassmann shows how the daughter of a victim is inspiring resilience, forgiveness and change. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:07:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/17/e67e3841-cae6-4f4e-b53d-e49d48208ab7/thumbnail/60x60/23b134d7367352c159c15177dcec9cdb/0617-cmo-strass.jpg f6bf2d86-7b92-43dd-b457-9c6dab522be8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/antonio-mcdowell-exonerated-wrongful-conviction/ Antonio McDowell's lawyers said he was sentenced to 103 years in prison after being framed for murder by the now-retired Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:25:41 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/02/2f21b71d-f712-4b03-969e-860588ad3c45/thumbnail/60x60/1305ad43c0121dc0cb77a928507dcd74/snapshot-2025-06-02t171234-712.jpg 012a52f1-e3be-422d-abfa-7af03ad6a61a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/a-look-at-the-minneapolis-police-department-5-years-after-george-floyds-murder/ It's been five years since George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Floyd's death sparked outrage across the U.S. and calls for police reform. Last week, the Trump administration said it intends to cancel a consent decree to enforce changes in the department. CBS News' Skyler Henry rode along with officers in the department. Mon, 26 May 2025 10:42:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/26/735bd19d-1d40-40dc-b8ed-624009bdb9dc/thumbnail/60x60/fa806320e868f5697037a5f68d10613d/0526-cmo-henry.jpg d47a4dcf-3e67-4532-8e9a-030fc2acbfd7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minneapolis-police-reform-george-floyd-five-years-later/ Despite a staffing shortage, Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara says he is determined to build trust between police and the community. Sun, 25 May 2025 07:11:55 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/24/9a04fc10-18c7-42fb-b441-18b3496e08dd/thumbnail/60x60/77aca8c5b7f5c9cd900967679e7c09f9/0524-satmo-henry.jpg 624c0d48-b3b0-4867-8833-4a87a728db12 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/five-years-after-the-killing-of-george-floyd-where-do-police-reform-efforts-stand/ Sunday marks five years since George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis by former police officer Derek Chauvin. Floyd's death sparked nationwide outrage and calls for sweeping police reform. But this week, the Justice Department announced it is dismissing federal consent decrees and probes in several cities, including Minneapolis. Here's what's changed in the city since 2020 — and what the future might hold. Sat, 24 May 2025 09:15:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/24/9a04fc10-18c7-42fb-b441-18b3496e08dd/thumbnail/60x60/77aca8c5b7f5c9cd900967679e7c09f9/0524-satmo-henry.jpg 72473dc8-4779-4091-b7b6-f04e5fe30a04 https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-house-police-hiring-legislation-background-checks-sonya-massey/ The legislation would require anyone applying to be a police officer in Illinois to authorize all their former employers to provide full employment records before they can accept any final job offer. Fri, 16 May 2025 15:52:02 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/26/df9c8dda-b082-48c7-a708-841dd9eba0ac/thumbnail/60x60/2b98e2454e7b8d2c4298d6dbd17d4ade/cbsn-fusion-sonya-massey-died-gunshot-wound-head-autopsy-report-thumbnail.jpg ac4dd4e0-b7d1-419f-87fc-ad652fdc0b78 https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/move-bombing-philadelphia-40-years-later/ Tuesday marks 40 years since the 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia, one of the darkest moments in the city's history. Wed, 14 May 2025 19:55:51 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/05/15/10b3902d-4308-4e77-949d-4aab550b5e56/thumbnail/60x60/ae12824890071001bc4b08807b6892ae/ap21133768388332.jpg af445690-8e70-4098-9e8c-92e068681566 https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/george-floyd-five-years-later-minneapolis-storycorps/ It's been nearly five years since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in south Minneapolis. Now the city is working to make sure the stories of how so many were impacted live on through a new project. Wed, 14 May 2025 19:48:27 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/13/c7d4e245-fecf-4d12-a7c6-bc0b7e207e4b/thumbnail/60x60/160e7da6dd86942cd04feb7b7a11334b/6p-pkg-george-floyd-5-year-stories-wcco7sar.jpg 8194b491-b292-496e-9040-8b5a02c2308f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tyre-nichols-photo-fatal-beating-memphis-officer-shared-investigator/ TBI Special Agent Derek Miller testified in the trial of Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith, who have pleaded not guilty to state charges including second-degree murder. Thu, 01 May 2025 09:51:55 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/01/6c5d1aed-a346-4c73-889a-ff795195d30a/thumbnail/60x60/dc5801081696500a71eb1a059d1f6ffc/ap25120547084492.jpg bdc99478-e789-4b0c-92f1-d5462804fef3 https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/sean-grayson-murder-trial-sonya-massey-scheduled-october/ Former deputy Sean Grayson's trial has been moved to Peoria County, after his defense attorney argued publicity from the trial made it impossible to find an impartial jury in Sangamon County. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:12:21 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/26/df9c8dda-b082-48c7-a708-841dd9eba0ac/thumbnail/60x60/2b98e2454e7b8d2c4298d6dbd17d4ade/cbsn-fusion-sonya-massey-died-gunshot-wound-head-autopsy-report-thumbnail.jpg 315f8ef9-5ac5-43e8-a32f-9072428aece9 https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/maryland-freddie-gray-death-unrest-settlement-police-reform/ The moment a Baltimore Police officer locked eyes with Freddie Gray just on the morning of April 12, 2015, it set in motion a seismic series of events that changed policing and shook Baltimore City to its core. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:09:18 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/18/4539c604-7fd4-4f52-997f-e8814b6f1159/thumbnail/60x60/560d7498feb3a484a487e51ab8e37702/gettyimages-542519996.jpg 22bf0e37-29d6-4220-9974-a65c8f89b8fc https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/umd-law-school-freddie-gray-still-rising-10-years-after/ It's almost been ten years since Freddie Gray ​died, and an event in downtown Baltimore Friday aimed to not only remember him but also remember what needs to be done when it comes to ensuring fair policing. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:51:36 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/11/9e9c696a-0335-42fe-af3d-e8a9ce40be1e/thumbnail/60x60/a7e794e6d1b9ec4666138d7b36c56516/freddie-gray.png ac90bcfa-0041-41d4-a26f-79868f587ae6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/caleb-wilson-death-fraternity-hazing-arrests-southern-university/ Police say one arrest has been made and at least two more are expected in connection with the death of Caleb Wilson. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:41:32 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/06/75aa251b-255f-420e-9206-ca01cef4776a/thumbnail/60x60/a45b503fd36cc533c2e1796b5bb914e1/ap25065071858627.jpg fa9fb919-43dc-4ac4-8404-e67968f5cae9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hadiya-pendleton-murder-micheail-ward-hearing-new-trial/ Micheail Ward's conviction was thrown out, after an appeals court ruled detectives violated his constitutional rights during his interrogation. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:29:02 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/06/03/bfdba008-bb7d-46a8-b5c3-159199613dc5/thumbnail/60x60/cb9ec22c1d97f56a9d653f954cd94104/snapshot-2023-06-03t180145-481.jpg e906a21d-ba75-4af3-87c7-0e96ae35f353 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/sojourn-project-immersive-journey-civil-rights-history/ When visitors enter the home of Jewish American peace activist Jeff Steinberg, they step into a living tribute to civil rights history. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:00:22 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/01/3b1148d9-93be-4170-ada0-548cfe9f1987/thumbnail/60x60/72bfecefbe049599cc0f8024280307a9/activist-jeff-steinberg.jpg 71755662-1621-408b-951a-493e2ba77c8a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tristin-murphy-act-facing-south-florida/ There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy." Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:41:59 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/11/09/ac5a8c75-d429-4a26-9273-50ddd16dee0f/thumbnail/60x60/534f547f1d8e3717d54601563f59fdee/fs-mon-warehoused.jpg e58f0c68-77d9-4667-9757-5d2de1eeea97 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brett-hankison-federal-retrial-breonna-taylor-raid/ The 12-member jury returned the late night verdict after clearing Brett Hankison earlier in the evening on a charge that he used excessive force on Taylor's neighbors. Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:12:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/03/02/736e4d39-cd49-4201-ac72-7f4256f23c10/thumbnail/60x60/adb6d36d4da5baf691f5180bf2655bc6/ap-22061562941413.jpg 92c22b22-38d0-4586-8787-14ec78168953 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brittany-watts-the-ohio-woman-charged-with-a-felony-after-a-miscarriage-talks-shock-of-her-arrest/ Brittany Watts, the Ohio woman charged with a felony after a miscarriage, says she doesn't want "any other woman to go through what I had to go through." Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:05:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/01/26/802863fb-e240-45aa-a6ed-760a8dfbe86b/thumbnail/60x60/2f42bc2efad9338780f3bddba19cfca3/0126-cmo-ohiomiscarriage-duncan-mid-2631453-640x360.jpg 41076694-9363-4e86-bf62-3a8e9d9c35a5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/journalist-linda-tirado-minneapolis-police-dying-hospice-care/ Linda Tirado was in Minneapolis from out of state covering the protests and rioting when police shot her in the face with a rubber bullet, also known as a "less-lethal" round. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:49:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/08/16/343576d9-54ab-4ffc-933d-0422e01a638d/thumbnail/60x60/f31d7d8bd8e5f491dc44f16602d084af/10p-pkg-journalist-sett-wcco1ubw.jpg 0e696d11-e555-4e2e-bf44-861543ec3934