Black Lives Matter

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‘Justice delayed’ in Texas city where police killed a Black woman
Deep racial divides and lack of reform plague Fort Worth three years after Atatiana Jefferson was shot by white officer.
Published On 4 Dec 2022
Ex-cop who shot Patrick Lyoya in the head will face murder trial
Former Michigan police officer who shot Black motorist in the back of the head to stand trial for second-degree murder.
Published On 31 Oct 2022
Former US police officer pleads guilty in George Floyd killing
Second officer to plead guilty to state charge agrees to deal that calls for three and a half years in prison.
Published On 24 Oct 2022
Twitter, Instagram block Kanye West over anti-Semitic posts
His comment drew a sharp rebuke from the Anti-Defamation League which called the tweet ‘dangerous’, ‘antisemitic’.
Published On 10 Oct 2022

Prude, an unarmed Black man, died after Rochester police put a hood over his head and held him down in March 2020.

The case could have implications for the future of voting rights in the US, where partisan voting maps are common.

Amended autopsy report echoes conclusion of US grand jury that indicted police and paramedics for McClain’s 2019 death.

Ex-Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane is already serving a 2.5-year federal sentence for violating Floyd’s civil rights.

Public figures have joined calls for justice after police shot through the windscreen of the car Kaba, 24, was driving.

Preliminary injunction blocks enforcement of law that rights groups and media say infringes on First Amendment.

Lawyer says Ohio police officer used ‘excessive deadly force’ when he fatally shot Donovan Lewis, 20, in his bed.

Kelly Goodlett becomes first officer held criminally responsible for 2020 Louisville police raid that killed Taylor.

The failure to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham means that none of those who witnessed Till’s abduction will face justice.

Use of excessive force by police in the death of Anton Black leads to a settlement requiring changes in police policies.

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