The prosecution in the Derek Chauvin murder trial is expected to rest its case “early next week.” In special trial coverage, NBC’s Joshua Johnson discussed […]
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Forensic Pathologist Says George Floyd Death Was Not Sudden Or Caused By Overdose | MSNBC
At Derek Chauvin's trial, forensic pathologist Dr. Lindsey Thomas testified that based on the videos, "there was nothing sudden" about George Floyd's death and also […]
Continue readingForensic Pathologist: Law Enforcement Actions Caused George Floyd Death | MSNBC
During the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, forensic pathologist Dr. Lindsey Thomas explained that the "activities of officers" resulted in George Floyd's […]
Continue readingNYPD Detective: There’s No Simple Police Killing Case When It Involves Black People | The ReidOut
As Joy notes the difficulty in getting a conviction in previous trials involving police killings, Former NYPD Detective Marq Claxton says "There is no simple […]
Continue readingThe Significance Of The Minneapolis Police Chief Taking The Stand | Katy Tur | MSNBC
NBC News Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez, the president of the National Action Network Reverend Al Sharpton, and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler join Katy Tur to […]
Continue readingGA Republicans Rebuked By MLB In New Push For Equity From Voting To Athletics
The MLB is moving its coveted All Star game out of Georgia to protest a voter suppression law, responding to calls by civil rights activists. […]
Continue readingAfter Beating Trump, Diverse Coalition Eyes Wider Reforms | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC
The U.S. is making some measurable strides on diversity and civil rights, from surging voter registration in 2020 to the most diverse Congress ever, while […]
Continue reading‘I Thought He Was Dead’: Paramedic Upon Arrival To Scene Of Floyd’s Arrest | Ayman Mohyeldin | MSNBC
Hennepin County paramedic, Derek Smith, explained the moment he arrived to the scene of George Floyd’s arrest. Smith said, “It did not feel like a […]
Continue readingParamedic: George Floyd Appeared Unresponsive When They First Arrived On Scene | MSNBC
Seth Bravinder, one of the paramedics who treated George Floyd, said that Floyd appeared unresponsive when they first arrived on scene. He also explained that […]
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