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Black families still reeling from verdicts in police brutality cases warn justice is not promised in Chauvin trial

Black families still reeling from verdicts in police brutality cases warn justice is not promised in Chauvin trial Tiffany Crutcher still remembers the numbness she felt when a jury announced it was acquitting the Tulsa police officer charged with manslaughter in her twin brother Terence Crutcher’s death. After the nationwide outcry over his death, the release of police dash cam video, and standing by through nine hours of jury deliberation, Crutcher said she was certain her family would get justice. But when it didn’t come, Crutcher said she had to accept a hard reality. “You can have police killings on video and they still get away with it,” Crutcher said. “The system we live in was never truly designed to protect Black people.”

Black families still reeling from verdicts in police brutality cases warn justice is not promised in Chauvin trial

'Got to be a Damn Fool If You Think He Is Not Guilty: Philando Castile's Mom Speaks Out, Says Derek Chauvin's Trial Is Taking Her Back to Her Son's Death

Civil rights activists speak to what's needed for positive societal change

Civil rights activists speak to what's needed for positive societal change and last updated 2021-03-10 16:37:48-05 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The street where George Floyd took his last breath has transformed into a memorial demanding peace, justice and change. “Here we are in 2021 and we are still fighting for our civil and human rights,” Valerie Castile said. Valerie Castile, who lost her son, Philando Castile, when he was shot by a police officer five years ago, says the upcoming trials in the death of Floyd are forcing her to relive the trauma of her past. “Ya know, it sucks," Ms. Castile said. "My life sucks, but I keep fighting for the future leaders of this country.”

Philando Castile's mother and BLM movement experts reflect on societal impact of Derek Chauvin trial

Philando Castile's mother and BLM movement experts reflect on societal impact of Derek Chauvin trial

As the Derek Chauvin trial gets underway in the death of George Floyd, American studies experts and the mother of Philando Castile are reflecting on the societal impacts these types of court cases can have.

Philando Castile's mother, experts reflect on societal impact of Derek Chauvin trial

Philando Castile's mother and BLM movement experts reflect on societal impact of Derek Chauvin trial Ex-police officer facing charges in death of George Floyd and last updated 2021-03-09 16:23:15-05 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – As the Derek Chauvin trial gets underway in the death of George Floyd, American studies experts and the mother of Philando Castile are reflecting on the societal impacts these types of court cases can have. Five years ago, Philando was pulled over by police in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota. The officer said his brake lights were out, but after Philando notified the officer he had a firearm on him, the situation quickly escalated and Philando was fatally shot.

Weekend events prepared 'the people's case' against Derek Chauvin – People's World

Associated Press photo MINNEAPOLIS—A weekend of marches, rallies, and news conferences kicked off the fight for justice for George Floyd and the conviction of former MPD officer Derek Chauvin charged with murdering Floyd. This overview and photos of the events from Friday to Sunday show a level of commitment to justice by a coalition of groups intent on organizing thousands and thousands to flood the streets of Minneapolis and in other cities across the nation to demand Chauvin be convicted. Television, print, and online media from every corner of the globe are covering the trial. Friday, March 5—Press conference

Philando Castile's mother and BLM movement experts reflect on societal impact of Derek Chauvin trial

Concerns outcome of George Floyd murder trial a foregone conclusion, and heavy security for court precinct ignores underlying public sentiment

Public outcry in US city where former police officer Derek Chauvin will face trial starting this week over the alleged murder of a black man which triggered a national movement.