Breaking updates and happenings from across the United States.
Breaking updates and happenings from across the United States.
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George Floyd's family has spoken out after Derek Chauvin's conviction for murder. According to People magazine, they spoke to reporters after the jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict with respect to the former policeman's involvement in Floyd's death. Take a look at this news report on the family's reaction in…
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Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Floyd, 46, who died in the May 25th, 2020 encounter, was also restrained and subdued against the pavement. Footage of his treatment sparked global Black Lives Matter protests against…
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Nancy Pelosi has been criticized after giving a speech about George Floyd. The Democratic congresswoman spoke to a crowd outside the Capitol building yesterday (April 20) after former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of Floyd's murder. Speaking to reporters during a press conference, Pelosi said per the New…
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The Las Vegas Raiders have defends a controversial tweet about George Floyd. Reacting to the news that Derek Chauvin had been gaunt guilty of murder, the NFL team posted: "I can breathe." Many connected to the tweet to Floyd's last words, "I can't breathe", which he said 20 times after…
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Derek Chauvin was spotted inking a note onto hand just moments before his murder conviction. According to reports, the message gives a good indication of what he plans to do next after a jury found him guilty go murdering George Floyd. In a statement to TMZ, Chauvin's attorney Eric Nelson confirmed what…
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Derek Chauvin is facing a maximum of 75 years behind bars for the murder of George Floyd. The former Minneapolis police officer, 45, was found guilty yesterday (April 20) of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter on May 25, 2020. According to Minnesota's state guidelines, as Chauvin has no…
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Maxine Waters has spoken out amid fears she's jeopardized the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Judge Peter Cahill warned that comments she made could overturn the entire court case. However, she has since responded by denying the claims, telling the New York Post: "The judge says my words don't matter." During an…
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Aaron Hernandez's fiancée has paid tribute to him on the fourth anniversary of his death. The former New England Patriots player and convicted murderer, 27, was found hanging in his prison cell in April 2017 as he served a life sentence for murdering Odin Lloyd in 2013. Hernandez was engaged…
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Donald Trump has admitted that he's "seriously considering" running for President again in 2024. According to Fox News, the former POTUS hinted that he had ambitions to re-enter politics in an attempt to win a second term in a recent interview with anchor Sean Hannity. Per Fox, when asked about…
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The Chicago police officer who shot and killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo was listed as a victim in an incident report. Last week, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability released body camera footage and reports on the fatal shooting. Despite the footage appearing to show that the teenager was unarmed when…
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The judge presiding over the trial of Derek Chauvin has warned that it runs the risk of being overturned. According to The Independent, Judge Peter Cahill, who is currently overseeing the trial of the ex-cop involved in the death of George Floyd, called comments made by California Congresswoman Maxine Waters…
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George Bush was reportedly "shocked" by the public reaction to his friendship with Michelle Obama. According to People magazine, the former President of the United States spoke about his friendship with the ex-First Lady in a new interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell. Take a look at the interview in…
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The mother of Daunte Wright's son has shared her heartache at the prospect of parenting without him. Speaking at a news conference in Minnesota over the weekend, Chyna Whitaker spoke out about some of her fears in the wake of Wright's death more than a week ago. The young mother…
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Five people have been injured in the third multiple shooting incident in the United States in the space of 24 hours. According to KSLA 12 News, the most recent shooting occurred in Shreveport in Louisiana late in the evening of Sunday, April 18, at Hearne Avenue. Five victims were later…
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The oldest person in the US has died at the age of 116, leaving behind an impressive legacy. Hester Ford of Charlotte, North Carolina, died on Saturday (April 17), after having lived well over a century, per WBTV. The matriarch leaves behind 12 children, 48 grandchildren, 108 great-grandchildren, and around…
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A sheriff and his beloved police dog will be buried together after dying on the same day. Per the Associated Press, Dan McClelland, 67, and his tiny crime-fighting K9, Midge, 16, died in Geauga County, Ohio on Wednesday (April 14). The drug-sniffing chihuahua-rat terrier cross died at home hours after…
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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has branded the shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo as "chilling", and a reminder that "too often in this country law enforcement uses unnecessary force." Yesterday (Friday, April 16), Chicago police released bodycam footage showing the moment the Latino teenager was fatally shot by an…
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George Floyd's girlfriend had taught Daunte Wright when he was in high school, it has been revealed. Per CBS News, Wright's aunt, Naisha Wright, revealed the tragic coincidence at a press conference on Tuesday. "My nephew was 20 years old, 20 years old," she said, according to the outlet. "He…
