George Floyd's family sues Minneapolis and four officers over his death
The lawsuit was filed at U.S. District Court in Minneapolis by Ben Crump, a civil rights attorney who has represented other families in high-profile police killings of Black men, and co-counsel Antonio Romanucci.
Jul 16, 2020, 00:10 AM IST
More white Americans dying at hands of law enforcement than black Americans, says US President Donald Trump
The outpouring of protests followed the May 25 killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died after being pinned by the neck for nine minutes by a white officer`s knee.
Jul 15, 2020, 11:32 AM IST
Protesters march again, demanding police reforms after George Floyd killing
A mounting wave of protests demanding police reform after the killing of a black man in Minneapolis swept across the United States on Sunday, building on the momentum of huge demonstrations across the country the day before.
Jun 08, 2020, 09:02 AM IST
Dozens in Hong Kong protest against George Floyd's death
Dozens of people gathered in front of the US Consulate in Hong Kong on Sunday to protest the death of American George Floyd, who died when a white police officer in Minneapolis knelt on his neck.
Jun 07, 2020, 13:34 PM IST
TV actress Nia Sharma on Black Lives Matter: 'Lekin Bahu Toh Gori Hi Chahiye'
Discrimination on the basis of colour is often faced by many females in the country, especially at the time of matrimony.
Jun 05, 2020, 18:38 PM IST
George Floyd's life mattered: Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle in a heartfelt message
The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle shared her sadness about the racial divisions in the United States, while talking with students at her former high school said that it would be wrong to not speak at all because the life of George Floyd mattered.
Jun 05, 2020, 15:01 PM IST
All four Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd death
Prosecutors on Wednesday leveled new criminal charges against four Minneapolis police officers implicated in the death of an unarmed black man who was pinned by his neck to the street during an arrest caught on video, sparking nine days of nationwide protest and civil turmoil.
Jun 04, 2020, 07:19 AM IST
Ex-US president Barack Obama backs George Floyd protesters, urges young Americans to vote for change
Former US President Barack Obama on Wednesday (June 4) thanked protesters across the US for coming out on streets to raise their voice against the death of black man George Floyd, and urged young African Americans to "feel hopeful even as you may feel angry", stressing that change is round the corner.
Jun 04, 2020, 06:48 AM IST
George Floyd's death: New York City Mayor De Blasio condemns police for roughing up journalists
Police said they arrested about 280 people on protest-related charges Tuesday, compared with 700 the previous night.
Jun 04, 2020, 01:28 AM IST
George Floyd's death: Protesters defy curfews in major US cities to march against police brutality
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major US cities on Tuesday for an eighth consecutive night of protests over the death of a black man in police custody, defying pleas by mayors, strict curfews and other measures meant to curtail them.
Jun 03, 2020, 07:57 AM IST
George Floyd's death was a homicide, say autopsy results of county officials, Floyd's family
The results of two separate autopsies released on Monday (June 1) declared that May 25 death of black man George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police was a homicide and the heart of 46-year-old Floyd stopped beating while police restrained him and compressed his neck by kneeling on it.
Jun 02, 2020, 09:36 AM IST
George Floyd's death: US President Donald Trump pledges to deploy Army as protests continue
Tear gas and rubber bullets were fired by police to disperse peaceful protesters near the White House on Monday (June 1) as US President Donald Trump took a tough stand pledging to deploy Army to end violent protests over the death of a black man named George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.
Jun 02, 2020, 06:34 AM IST
Miami Police kneel down in solidarity with George Floyd’s protesters; pics go viral
The protests across the US erupted after the death of a black man George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.
Jun 01, 2020, 19:40 PM IST
US President Donald Trump taken to underground bunker as protests outside White House over George Floyd's death turns violent
US President Donald Trump was rushed to the underground bunker for around an hour as violent clashes erupted between the protesters and security forces outside the White House on Friday night in Washington, DC, CNN quoted a White House official as saying.
Jun 01, 2020, 10:20 AM IST
Curfew imposed in Washington as protests over George Floyd's death intensify
Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser imposed a city wide curfew on Sunday as protests against the death of black man George Floyd in Minneapolis intensified. Bowser also announced that she is activating the DC National Guard to support the Metropolitan Police Department.The Mayor made the announcement following the third day of protests demanding action be taken against the police officers responsible for the murder of Floyd.
Jun 01, 2020, 06:43 AM IST
