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Press freedom fight never stops Here and around the globe, journalists remain under threat for doing their jobs. By The Editorial BoardUpdated May 3, 2021, 4:00 a.m. Email to a Friend Members of the news media report from the memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, as the jury deliberates in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.Ted Shaffrey/Associated Press The moment that former police officer Derek Chauvin...

Andrew Brown Jr.s funeral held as calls grow for bodycam video Sophie Lewis © Joe Raedle/Getty Images Elizabeth City, North Carolina Protests Police Killing Of Andrew Brown Jr. Speakers at a funeral service for Andrew Brown Jr., a 42-year-old Black man killed by police, called on the sheriff to release the bodycam video of the incident. Seven deputies arrived at Browns home to serve a warrant as part of a drug investigation before fatally shooting him.  "We know that it was ...

1 of 18 Protesters march along the streets to protest the shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City, N.C., Wednesday, April 28, 2021. A judge denied the request to immediately release body cam video of the incident. Steve Helber Andrew Brown Jr.s son Khalil Ferebee, center, attends his fathers funeral, Monday, May 3, 2021 at Fountain of Life Church in Elizabeth City, N.C. Brown was fatally shot by Pasquotank County Sheriff deputies trying to serve a search warrant. ...

Minnesota Republicans wary of including police reforms in public safety omnibus Sen. Warren Limmer, R-Maple Grove, said on Monday, May 3 that Senate Republicans are trying to keep the focus of the biannual public safety and judiciary budget bill package "narrow," leaving out policy proposals like police reform. Written By: Sarah Mearhoff | × Minnesota State Capitol ST. PAUL — As state lawmakers begin the process of negotiating a public safety and criminal justice ...

May 3, 2021 Classes of law enforcement students were unanimous in their belief that the use of force by Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin on George Floyd was unjustifiable. It sounds like a no-brainer, but it speaks to the small movement, perhaps, in attitudes about use of force, police and race among young people seeking careers in law enforcement. An in-depth report by The Free Press in Sunday’s edition showed MSU professors were bringing their students the reality of the high-pressure care...

Family of Andrew Brown Jr. remembers his life and calls for justice in his death at his funeral Family of Andrew Brown Jr. remembers his life and calls for justice in his death at his funeral The family of Andrew Brown Jr. gathered at a church in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on Monday to remember his life and call for transparency and justice in his death after the 42-year-old was fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies two weeks ago. The Rev. Al Sharpton, delivering the eulogy at Brown’s fun...

May 3, 2021 Flowers arrive ahead of the funeral for Andrew Brown Jr., Monday, May 3, 2021 at Fountain of Life Church in Elizabeth City, N.C. Brown was fatally shot by Pasquotank County Sheriff deputies trying to serve a search warrant. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — Mourners are gathering this morning for the funeral of Andrew Brown Jr., a black man shot and killed by deputies in North Carolina, with eulogists planning to celebrate his legacy and reflect on his life. The...

WCCB Charlottes CW May 3, 2021 1/12 The casket of Andrew Brown Jr., is placed in the church ahead of his funeral, Monday, May 3, 2021 at Fountain of Life Church in Elizabeth City, N.C. Brown was fatally shot by Pasquotank County Sheriff deputies trying to serve a search warrant. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) 2/12 A woman holds a program for the funeral of Andrew Brown Jr., Monday, May 3, 2021 at Fountain of Life Church in Elizabeth City, N.C. Brown was fatally shot by Pasquotank County Sheriff deputi...

Calls for justice at N.C. funeral of Andrew Brown Jr. BEN FINLEY and JONATHAN DREW © Gerry Broome Mourners attend the funeral for Andrew Brown Jr., Monday, May 3, 2021 at Fountain of Life Church in Elizabeth City, N.C. Brown was fatally shot by Pasquotank County Sheriff deputies trying to serve a search warrant. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton issued a powerful call for transparency and the release of body camera footage at the funer...

W. Kamau Bell: What you need to know about defund the police (opinion) CNN 5/2/2021 © Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images "United Shades of America" returns tonight with an episode on policing in America. And while that may seem like we ripped it from all the recent headlines, in reality the headlines just havent changed that much since the show went off the air last summer. From the murder of George Floyd to the killings of Adam Toledo; Daunte Wright; Mario Gonzalez, MaKhia Bryant and Andrew Brow...