2 Dallas police officers face charges from 2020 protests
2 years, 11 months ago

2 Dallas police officers face charges from 2020 protests

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Two Dallas police officers accused of injuring demonstrators during 2020 protests following George Floyd’s killing fired less-lethal ammunition at people who were backing away from police and didn’t pose any danger, arrest affidavits said. The Dallas Morning News reports that the affidavits it obtained Thursday dispute some police and attorney statements that injured protesters weren’t complying with police. Police say Williams was fired Jan. 25 for violating the department’s use-of-force policy in a separate incident and Mabry is on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation. Mabry was charged with three counts each of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and official oppression related to the protests, while Williams faces two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and three counts of official oppression.

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Texas prosecutor drops charges against 17 Austin police over tactics used during 2020 protests
1 year, 1 month ago

Texas prosecutor drops charges against 17 Austin police over tactics used during 2020 protests

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas prosecutor whose office oversaw indictments against more than 20 Austin police officers for tactics used during the 2020 protests that followed George Floyd’s killing said Monday he was dropping most of the cases and would ask the Justice Department to investigate instead. Garza said his office “would continue to hold law enforcement who break the …

$14M jury award for protesters could resonate around US
2 years, 9 months ago

$14M jury award for protesters could resonate around US

Associated Press  

DENVER — A federal jury’s $14 million award to Denver protesters hit with pepper balls and a bag filled with lead during 2020 demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis could resonate nationwide as courts weigh more than two dozen similar lawsuits. “There’s no doubt that the large jury verdict in Denver will influence the outcome of …

2 of 19 Austin officers charged were in cases that settled
2 years, 10 months ago

2 of 19 Austin officers charged were in cases that settled

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Two of the 19 Austin police officers indicted for their actions during 2020 protests over racial injustice were involved in cases that the city paid millions of dollars to settle, according to documents made public Tuesday. The release of the documents by the Travis County District Attorney’s office was the first time details including names of the …

Sources: 19 Austin police officers indicted over protests
2 years, 10 months ago

Sources: 19 Austin police officers indicted over protests

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas grand jury indicted 19 Austin police officers on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for their actions during 2020 protests over racial injustice that spread nationwide following the killing of George Floyd, according to people familiar with the matter. Garza said his office prosecutes anybody who causes harm “regardless of who causes it.” …

Phoenix police chief suspended over dismissed protest cases
3 years, 5 months ago

Phoenix police chief suspended over dismissed protest cases

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams was given a one-day suspension after lawyers hired by the city issued a report that heavily criticized her agency’s role in a now-discredited gang case against demonstrators last fall at a protest against police brutality. The report released Thursday said the decision to charge 15 protesters with assisting a street gang was made …

11 Austin officers disciplined for actions in May protests
4 years, 1 month ago

11 Austin officers disciplined for actions in May protests

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Eleven Austin police officers have been disciplined for their actions during late May protests over racial injustice following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the city announced Wednesday. Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley completed his review of all known complaints and incidents involving his officers during the demonstrations, according to a statement released by the …

Protesters take to streets following release on bond of former officer charged in George Floyd’s killing
4 years, 3 months ago

Protesters take to streets following release on bond of former officer charged in George Floyd’s killing

CNN  

CNN — Protesters rallied Wednesday night in Minneapolis to express outrage over the release of Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, CNN affiliate WCCO reported. According WCCO, hundreds of mostly peaceful protesters converged on East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue on Wednesday night to protest the former officer’s release. Other demonstrators were also …

Dallas police plan changes after examining protest response
4 years, 5 months ago

Dallas police plan changes after examining protest response

Associated Press  

DALLAS — A report released by Dallas police on their response to protests that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis outlines changes the department plans to make, including who can authorize the use of tear gas and how to train for incidents involving mass arrests. Dallas police released the report late Friday, detailing the first four nights of …

Protests spread in US following arrestee's death
4 years, 7 months ago

Protests spread in US following arrestee's death

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES, California, UNITED STATES : LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: U.S. National Guard troops keep watch next to a sign reading 'No Justice No Peace' in the Fairfax District, an area damaged during yesterday's unrest, after being activated by California Governor Gavin Newsom following violent demonstrations in response to George Floys death on May 31, 2020 in Los …

Protests across US as cop charged with murder of George Floyd
4 years, 7 months ago

Protests across US as cop charged with murder of George Floyd

Al Jazeera  

Protests have broken out in cities across the United States calling for justice following the death of George Floyd in police custody when a white officer in Minneapolis pressed a knee into the unarmed Black man’s neck for several minutes. Justice for George.” The demonstrations came as Derek Chauvin, the officer involved in Floyd’s death, was arrested and charged with …

Protests flare over the death of George Floyd as fired officer is charged with murder
4 years, 7 months ago

Protests flare over the death of George Floyd as fired officer is charged with murder

CNN  

Minneapolis CNN — Pain and anger over the death of George Floyd spilled over into multiple cities across the country hours after the former Minneapolis officer seen in video with his knee on Floyd’s neck was arrested and charged with murder. Ramsey County Sheriff's Office On Friday, Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman charged Chauvin, the fired police officer seen in …

Protesters angered by Dallas shooting bring halt to meeting
6 years, 4 months ago

Protesters angered by Dallas shooting bring halt to meeting

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Protesters condemning the shooting death of a black man in his Dallas apartment by a white off-duty police officer disrupted a City Council meeting Wednesday, prompting a recess to quell the outbursts. Mayor Mike Rawlings temporarily halted the proceedings as dozens of demonstrators chanted “No justice, no peace” and people in the crowd repeatedly interrupted council discussions by …

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