Independent autopsy finds Tyre Nichols suffered "severe beating," family attorneys say
The autopsy was commissioned by attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci following Nichols' death after an encounter with Memphis police.
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Controversy over Florida rejecting AP class
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is threatening to sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his decision to reject an Advanced Placement African American studies pilot program in the state’s high schools. Timothy Welbeck, an assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Africology and African American Studies at Temple University and the director of the Center for Anti-Racism, joins CBS News to discuss the controversy.
Floyd family lawyer on Chauvin conviction
George Floyd's family lawyer Ben Crump, who Reverend Al Sharpton called "the attorney general for Black America," addressed the media after Derek Chauvin was convicted on all charges. Watch part of his remarks and read more here.
Federal charges filed in Breonna Taylor's death
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined Nikki Battiste with more on the federal charges announced against four police officers in connection with Breonna Taylor's death, and the false warrant used to search her home the day she was killed.
Ben Crump on justice for Buffalo victims
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his work on behalf of the Buffalo supermarket mass shooting victim families, and his new Netflix documentary called "Civil.”
Ben Crump calls for more accountability in Buffalo shooting
Attorney Ben Crump said those "at the root of the hate" are accountable in Buffalo supermarket shooting.
Ben Crump speaks at Amir Locke's funeral
Amir Locke, a 22-year-old Black man who was shot by Minneapolis police serving a no-knock warrant, was eulogized Thursday in the same church where Daunte Wright's funeral was held last April, CBS Minnesota reports. Watch attorney Ben Crump's remarks here.
Police killing of Amir Locke spurs more protests in Minneapolis
A disturbing police bodycam video shows a SWAT team executing the early-morning warrant after using a key to enter the apartment.
Mother of Black man fatally shot by Minneapolis police: "He will get justice"
"Like the case of Breonna Taylor, the tragic killing of Amir Locke shows a pattern of no-knock warrants having deadly consequences for Black Americans," said attorney Ben Crump.
More than 200 Astroworld attendees file lawsuits
The lawsuits allege that victims experienced various physical and mental injuries at the festival.
Travis Scott to pay for Astroworld victims' funerals
Investigators are now scrutinizing the 56-page event operations plan submitted to the city of Houston before the Astroworld Festival. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano discusses the details of the plan, then speaks with CBSN anchor Elaine Quijano about new criticism facing rapper Travis Scott and promoter Live Nation.
Biden teases candidates for vice president
Our new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows President Trump trailing Joe Biden by six points in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, two of the key 2016 swing states that helped vault President Trump into the White House. This comes as Biden is expected to announce his pick for a running mate this week. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Lawsuit claims J&J knowingly put Black women at risk of cancer
Johnson & Johnson knowingly marketed baby powder to Black women even though it could cause cancer, lawsuit argues.
Ben Crump and George Floyd's cousin on Chauvin sentencing
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and George Floyd's cousin and president of the George Floyd Foundation Shareeduh Tate join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the sentencing of Derek Chauvin for murder.
Floyd family speaks after meeting with Biden
Attorney Ben Crump and members of George Floyd's family spoke to the media outside the White House after meeting with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the one-year anniversary of Floyd's death. They are pushing for passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Watch their remarks.
Attorney Ben Crump on police reform
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are meeting with family members of George Floyd today as the U.S. marks one year since his murder. This comes as Congress struggles to pass significant police reform legislation. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who has represented the Floyd family, joins CBSN to discuss.
Floyd family attorney speaks on anniversary
One year after George Floyd was murdered while being arrested in Minneapolis, his family will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House. Floyd family attorney L. Chris Stewart joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" to talk about his clients' private meeting with the president, and the larger issue of police reform legislation.
The unapologetic Ben Crump
The civil rights lawyer who has sought justice for victims of police brutality and civil rights abuses talks with "Sunday Morning" special contributor Ted Koppel about his pursuit of justice against what he calls "legalized genocide," and his battle against the "enemies of equality."
Anthony McClain family holds rally
The family of Anthony McClain, a Black man who was shot in the back by police last August, held a rally Monday to demand accountability in the case. The rally included appearances by civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of George Floyd. CBS Los Angeles' Nicole Comstock reports.
The unapologetic Ben Crump
The civil rights lawyer who has sought justice for victims of police brutality and civil rights abuses talks about his pursuit of justice against what he calls "legalized genocide," and his battle against the "enemies of equality."
Ben Crump says lawmakers committed to "meaningful" police reform
The civil rights attorney said victims' families had a "very emotional" meeting with lawmakers last week.
Ben Crump "optimistic" about police reform
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are negotiating police reform legislation. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who recently met with lawmakers along with family members of George Floyd and others, joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
Attorney Ben Crump on Daunte Wright's death
As the attorney for Daunte Wright's family, Ben Crump joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Wright's death and the news the officer involved has resigned. He also discusses the Derek Chauvin trial and how his other clients, the Floyd family, are supporting the Wright family.
George Floyd's brother Philonise, family lawyer Ben Crump react to Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict
George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd and family lawyer Ben Crump join "CBS This Morning" to react to Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict.
George Floyd's brother and Ben Crump on Chauvin trial
Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's brother, and family attorney Ben Crump join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the first day of the Derek Chauvin trial.
Tennessee's attempt to execute Christa Pike using lethal injection fails
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