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‘Something else is coming up’: George Floyd’s uncle reacts to Derek Chauvin trial verdict Selwyn Jones hopes police reform will prevail nationally as he says Black lives are on the line Tags:  ROANOKE, Va. – Days after hearing the jury find Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering his nephew, George Floyd’s uncle, Selwyn Jones, tells 10 News he wants America to keep the momentum in delivering justice. When the jury read guilty on all three charges against Derek Chauvin, George Floyd’s Unc...

Ted Sampsell-Jones, professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Minnesota Rachel Moran, law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis THE ANSWER Derek Chauvin can and most likely will appeal his conviction; however, that doesn’t mean he will win the appeal. WHAT WE FOUND Chauvin has 90 days following the date of his conviction to appeal the decision, according to Minnesota rules. An appeal would not automatically grant him release from his incarceration. His ...

Protesters call for more action from University of Michigan to combat racism, systematic oppression Updated 9:32 PM; Facebook Share ANN ARBOR, MI – University of Michigan community members and activists gathered at the Diag Friday evening to protest and demand the university support the family of Daunte Wright and address racism in the UM community. Hosted by UM’s Association for Black Social Work Students, Black Radical Healing Pathways and Student Union on April 23, protesters had a numb...

Ramsey board contends sheriff has been given plenty of financial help.

Michigan officer punches Black man in face repeatedly during traffic stop "What I saw in the video was another George Floyd," said Tyrone Bynum, the attorney for the three men Loading the player... A Grand Rapids police officer is seen in a video punching a man in the face several times during an arrest for littering. The bodycam footage of the March 26 incident features a Black man being punched in the face approximately six times by a police officer while being arrested, per The Michigan c...

Diamond Reynolds wanted to honor Philando Castile. Shes fighting for families of Black men killed by police. INSIDER 1 hr ago insider@insider.com (Taylor Ardrey) © Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Diamond Reynolds, girlfriend of Philando Castile, speaks to a crowd outside of J. J. Hill Montessori School during a memorial on July 7, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Diamond Reynolds is working to move forward from the traumatic impact of police brutality. ...

Readers Write: The death of George Floyd, protesting, the Minneapolis City Council and Park Board, Highland Bridge That square is hallowed ground.  April 23, 2021 — 6:00pm Text size Copy shortlink: A big thanks to Robert Elliott and the Star Tribune for his reflection on the place of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in the region, the history of the country and likely the world ("38th Street now spans the globe," Opinion Exchange, Ap...

Senate GOP walks back pledge to hold fact-finding police reform hearings Republicans now say proposals will be considered in joint House-Senate committee.  April 23, 2021 — 4:31pm Text size Copy shortlink: Republican leaders in the Minnesota Senate have dropped plans to hold hearings next week on police accountability reforms sought by Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic legislators. Speaking on the Senate floor late Thursday, Senate Majo...

Ma’Khia Bryant. If we believe the police and press accounts and chatter on social media, this honor roll student was some crazy girl lunging at two people with a knife and got shot four times in her chest for it by a cop who had to make a split-second decision.   Folks have been debating whether the cop should have used a taser instead of his gun. They’ve asked why he didn’t shoot her in the leg or arm. Why did he have to shoot her four times? Why didn’t she stay in the house after...

Mother of Daunte Wrights child: This feels like a nightmare Attorney for Wrights former girlfriend calls for accountability.  April 23, 2021 — 7:33pm Text size Copy shortlink: Chyna Whitaker, the mother of Daunte Wrights child, reflected Friday on what her 1-year-old sons life will be like without his father. "Im sorry you wont get to see his second birthday party, you wont get to witness his elementary years, his high school prom ...