May 25 marks one year since the death of George Floyd led to nationwide protests over racial injustice and calls for police reform. The recent conviction of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in Floyd’s killing has injected new momentum into efforts by Congress and the White House in policing legislation. On Friday, May 21 at 2:30pm ET, Washington Post opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, the lead prosecutor in the state's case against Chauvin, about how the country should move forward.
Minnesota Attorney General, Chauvin Prosecutor Keith Ellison to Keynote PuLSE Institute Criminal Justice Reform Forum
Keith Ellison, the attorney general of the state of Minnesota led the successful and historic prosecution of White police officer Derek Chauvin, who was recently convicted for killing George Floyd
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Who Led Successful Prosecution of Derek Chauvin in Killing of George Floyd to Keynote PuLSE Institute Forum
Thank you for your invitation to address The PuLSE Institute. I gladly accept and look forward to presenting a vision for criminal justice reform and how it weaves into the dream of Dr. King.”
By: Abe Asher, Freelance Journalist
Jack Flom and Rebecca Jacobson went to the nightly protest at the Brooklyn Center Police Department on Tuesday, April 13, to help.
Flom and Jacobson, both students at the University of Minnesota (UMN), wanted to be on hand to offer protesters rides away from Brooklyn Center, or, depending on how the night progressed, to be able to pick up protesters who were arrested and released at locations throughout the Twin Cities.
When Flom and Jacobson arrived in Brooklyn Center in Flom’s vehicle shortly before 10 p.m., the night was progressing calmly. Flom parked his car at Van’s Automotive Service, down the street from the police station, and the two proceeded to walk towards the main protest. Then, things changed in a hurry.