Civil Rights
Here’s What You Need to Know About Last Night’s Violent George Floyd Protests
Demonstrations against police brutality took place in more than 20 cities across the U.S. with most erupting into violence on Friday night, as tens of thousands of protesters clashed with riot police, state troopers, and the National Guard.
George Floyd Was Held Down for Almost 3 Minutes After He Went Unresponsive and Had No Pulse
The complete timeline of the fatal arrest detailed in the complaint released Friday afternoon provides critical new facts.
Far-Right Extremists Are Hoping to Turn the George Floyd Protests Into a New Civil War
Armed extremists are showing up to protests and urging a “boogaloo” — code for civil war — online.
Lawyers for George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor Want the UN to Look Into Their Cases
All three families have the same high-profile lawyers, and they're calling on the UN Human Rights Commission to get involved.
The Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd's Neck Was Just Arrested and Charged With Murder
Derek Chauvin was taken into custody Friday afternoon after violent protests rocked cities around the country.
Police Chiefs Around the Country Are Breaking the Blue Wall of Silence for George Floyd
"Emotions of outrage,” said a North Carolina chief. "I could not watch the entire video. My spirit just didn't allow me to witness that type of treatment to a human being."
Gunfire Erupted at Several George Floyd Protests and People Were Shot
Seven people were shot during the protest in Louisville, and at least one is in critical condition.
Chicago Police Are Investigating an Officer Accused of Being a Proud Boy
Reached by VICE News, the police officer said he was posting in the Telegram group "Fuck Antifa" to "get people on the left and the right together."
The Homeless LA Man Who Got Punched by a Cop in That Viral Video Is Now Suing the City
The video shows one officer continuously punching Richard Castillo in the face, head, and body as he crouches down, still holding onto the fence.
Homeless People in Alabama Live in Fear That the Cops Will Arrest Them Just for Begging
Three homeless people are now suing the city of Montgomery over the state's anti-panhandling law.
The Cop Who Forced a Homeless Man in Honolulu to Lick a Toilet Just Pleaded Guilty
The homeless man's family told Hawaii News Now that the man also alleged he was forced to sit in urine before officers forced his head into a toilet.
A Black Cop Is Suing His Department After His White Colleagues Allegedly Pointed a Loaded Gun at Him
They also used racial slurs and denied him promotions, according to the suit.