‘Justice was served’ say R.I. political leaders of Chauvin conviction Published Wed Apr 21 2021 01:05:16 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Lynn Arditi
In Rhode Island, public reaction to the conviction of a former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd was unanimous.
From top elected officials to leaders in law enforcement, higher education and community organizers, the response to Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all counts in Floyd’s death was one of resounding support.
“Justice was served today,’’ Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos said in a joint statement issued shortly after the verdict on Tuesday.
Providence police preparing for outcome in Chauvin trial
âEveryone is bracing for what might come with a verdict,â Providenceâs police chief said. âWe encourage peacefulness, not lawlessness.â
By Amanda Milkovits Globe Staff,Updated April 20, 2021, 1 hour ago
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Providence Police chief Hugh T Clements Jr., left, and public safety commissioner Steven M. Pare speak to reporters Tuesday about preparations for the outcome in the Derek Chauvin trial.Amanda Milkovits/Globe Staff
PROVIDENCE â As a jury in Minneapolis deliberated whether to convict Officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd last year, local law enforcement said they were preparing for the publicâs reaction to the outcome.
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Rhode Island establishes new civil rights investigation unit
Criminal and civil attorneys will work together to determine whether a criminal or civil action should be brought
By Amanda Milkovits Globe Staff,Updated December 11, 2020, 6:00 a.m.
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PROVIDENCE, RI 5/22/2020 A exterior of the Garrahy Judicial Complex on Dorrance Streen Providence. (Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff)Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff
PROVIDENCE â After a summer in which the city saw protest after protest calling for social justice and police reform, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Thursday that he has established a special civil rights team to focus on investigating and prosecuting hate crimes and police misconduct.