Tag: George Floyd Update

Seattle mayor meets with demonstrators in effort to remove protest zone

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan met with demonstrators Friday after some lay in…

In city where George Floyd died, police union seen as obstacle to reform

The fiery leader of Minneapolis’ police union has built a reputation of…

Controversial Seattle protest zone to be removed after recent shootings, mayor vows

Faced with growing pressure to crack down on an “occupied” protest zone…

1 killed, 1 injured in early morning shooting in Seattle protest zone: police

One person was killed and another was in critical condition in a…

Minnesota lawmakers end special session without deal on police reform

A special session of the Minnesota Legislature ended Saturday without agreement on…

Trust in Canadian police drops amid George Floyd protests: poll

More Canadians are questioning their trust in the police as protests against…

Anti-racism protesters march in Japan, New Zealand to mourn George Floyd

Holding handmade signs that read “Black Lives Matter,” several hundred people marched…

George Floyd protests: Thousands gather in Australia for Black Lives Matter rallies

Protests went ahead in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in…

NYC police officer charged with shoving woman at George Floyd protest

A New York City police officer who was caught on video violently…

George Floyd protesters heartened by swift reform but seek broader change

In the two weeks since George Floyd’s killing, police departments have banned…

George Floyd death: Minneapolis to dismantle the police — what does that mean?

Protests over the death of George Floyd have pushed officials in Minneapolis,…

George Floyd protests: Police back off as peaceful demonstrations push for reforms

Calls for deep police reforms gained momentum as leaders in the city…