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George Floyd’s family plans to file a $250 million lawsuit against Ye
Posted on · The announcement of the lawsuit comes after Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, made comments about Floyd's death on the podcast Drink Champs.
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Criminal Justice
Former cop gets 3 years in plea deal for aiding in George Floyd death
Posted on · Thomas Lane is already serving a 2 1/2-year federal sentence for violating Floyd’s civil rights.
Town Square
Remembering the burial of George Floyd: Two years later, has anything changed in society?
Posted on · Political and journalism experts discuss how African Americans really feel about their safety and what still needs to be fixed.
Criminal Justice
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating George Floyd’s civil rights
Posted on · "Nobody is above the law, and nobody is beneath it," said Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, calling Chauvin's change of plea "important and historic."
Criminal Justice
George Floyd could be pardoned for a 2004 Houston arrest if Gov. Greg Abbott signs off
Posted on · The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously recommended a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest made by a now-indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid.
Town Square
The Evolution Of Drag In The Age Of Social Media
Posted on · Drag performances began in LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and community events. Now the art form is accessible to millions thanks to Rupaul's Drag Race and the power of social media.
Criminal Justice
Derek Chauvin Is Sentenced To 22 1/2 Years Over George Floyd’s Murder
Posted on · Prosecutors have asked for the former police officer to be sentenced to a 30-year prison term. His defense attorney is calling for probation and time already served.
Criminal Justice
1 Year After His Death, George Floyd’s Legacy Is A Civil Rights ‘Awakening’
Posted on · Houston native George Floyd died at the hands of police brutality. Now, a year later, he is being remembered for the way his death changed society’s view on social injustice.
George Floyd's Death: 1 Year Later
What George Floyd’s Death Has Done For Americans’ Ability To Feel Empathy
Posted on · We asked two scholars who have spent decades studying empathy and bias to discuss what they've seen in the past year. They offer their view of what has changed - and what has not.
Criminal Justice
Harris County Leaders Back Pardoning George Floyd For 2004 Drug Arrest
Posted on · The five members of Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the resolution in support of the pardon request, which was submitted last month to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Criminal Justice
Justice Department Brings Federal Criminal Charges Against Derek Chauvin, 3 Others
Posted on · Prosecutors accuse the former officer and others of using excessive force and violating George Floyd's rights. The rare federal charges follow state charges in a trial in which Chauvin was convicted.
Criminal Justice
Derek Chauvin Seeks New Trial In George Floyd Murder Case
Posted on · The former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted last month for murdering George Floyd is asking the court for a new trial. His lawyers say Chauvin's case was tainted by pretrial publicity.
Criminal Justice
Harris County Public Defender Seeks George Floyd’s Pardon For 2004 Case Connected To Gerald Goines
Posted on · The ex-Houston officer who arrested Floyd is now having his case history reviewed after a deadly 2019 drug raid. Harris County's district attorney supports the request for a pardon.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Forecast for Reform
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Town Square
After The Guilty Verdict in the Murder Of George Floyd, What Is The Future Of Policing And Racial Justice?
Posted on · Experts discuss the Chauvin verdict and what comes next, along with community reactions.