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PublishedApril 13, 2021
Defense expert says Minneapolis officer was justified in pinning down George Floyd
A former Santa Rosa, California, police officer also appeared to endorse what prosecution witnesses have said is a common misconception: that if someone can talk, he or she can breathe.
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PublishedApril 13, 2021
More than 40 arrested overnight amid unrest over Minnesota man shot by police
Washington County Attorney Pete Orput promised a 'thorough yet expedited' review of the case with the hope that the office can have criminal charges drafted Tuesday or Wednesday.
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PublishedApril 7, 2021
Target pledges to spend $2 billion on products, services from Black-owned businesses
Target said it will also step up partnerships with other Black-owned companies in areas such as marketing, construction and facilities management.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2021
Governor signs bill requiring reviews of all legislation for racial impacts
The Legislature will now create a process for evaluating bills for impacts on historically disadvantaged populations.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2021
Two jurors dropped from George Floyd trial in wake of city’s settlement with family
The judge in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer makes the decision after questioning jurors about what they knew of the city's recent civil settlement and whether it would affect their ability to serve.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2021
Trial for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death moves ahead, for now
A district court judge sayshe wants to hear whether a third-degree murder charge can be added to the counts of second-degree murder and manslaughter against Derek Chauvin.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2021
3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in George Floyd’s death
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is currently charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2021
Readfield-area school hosts community racism discussion to culminate learning topic
Around 40 members of the community participated in Thursday's event, hosted by Maranacook Community Middle School teachers.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances, pivots to investing in communities
A financial snapshot shared exclusively with the Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation took in just over $90 million last year.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2021
New investigation faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain
Commissioned by the city of Aurora, the probe finds 'two contrasting stories' of what actually happened to the young Black man in August 2019.
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