George Floyd death: Verdict is a step forward, says US President Joe Biden on Derek Chauvin's conviction
"While nothing can ever bring George Floyd back, this can be a giant step forward on the march towards justice in America," said Joe Biden.
Apr 21, 2021, 06:56 AM IST
Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder, manslaughter in George Floyd's death
"Today, we are able to breathe again," George Floyd's younger brother said.
Apr 21, 2021, 06:17 AM IST
George Floyd's family receives $27 mn settlement from Minneapolis over his death in police custody
George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died in May 2020, as Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis police officer, kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes.
Boxer Floyd Mayweather offers to cover George Floyd’s funeral costs
Earlier, the results of two separate autopsies released on Monday (June 1) declared that May 25 death of George at the hands of Minneapolis police was a homicide.
Jun 02, 2020, 21:27 PM IST
Pentagon puts US military police on alert for Minneapolis protest duty
Soldiers from Fort Bragg in north Carolina and Fort Drum in New York have been ordered to be ready to deploy within four hours if called, said a CNBC report. Soldiers in Fort Carson, in Colorado, and Fort Riley in Kansas have been told to be ready within 24 hours.
May 30, 2020, 22:42 PM IST
Donald Trump says protesters would have met vicious dogs if White House fence breached
The death on Monday in Minneapolis of George Floyd has sparked demonstrations, some of them violent, in many cities across the nation, including one in Washington on Friday.
May 30, 2020, 22:22 PM IST
Ex-officer charged with murder of George Floyd after violent protests in Minneapolis
A former Minneapolis police officer has been arrested and charged with murder and manslaughter following the death of an unarmed black man in custody.
May 30, 2020, 09:06 AM IST
Protests erupt across US over police killing of George Floyd
The Justice Department said on Thursday it will make the case a "top priority".
May 29, 2020, 11:15 AM IST
Minnesota declares emergency as protests against George Floyd’s death turns violent
George Floyd died on Monday evening in Minneapolis shortly after a white police officer held him down with a knee on his neck.
May 29, 2020, 11:01 AM IST
4 US cops sacked after black man George Floyd dies in Minneapolis as one of them kneels on his neck
Four police officers in Minneapolis have been sacked for their involvement in the death of a black man who was held down with a knee by one of the fired cop as he protested that he was unable to breathe.
May 27, 2020, 08:26 AM IST
Two dead, nine hurt in Minneapolis school explosion
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said on Twitter its agents, fire investigators and trained canines were at the site of the explosion.
Aug 03, 2017, 09:41 AM IST
Australian woman shot dead by cop in United States
A 40-year-old woman, identified as Justine Damond in local media reports, was killed by an officer while responding to a 911 call which the woman made to report a possible assault in the alley behind her home Saturday night was fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer.
Jul 17, 2017, 12:56 PM IST
Black man, fatally shot by police officer near Minneapolis, sparks outrage
A police officer fatally shot a black man during a traffic stop near Minneapolis and the victim`s girlfriend posted live footage of the bloody aftermath to Facebook, sparking immediate outrage and a call by the state governor for a federal investigation.
Jul 07, 2016, 23:40 PM IST
Nurses at 5 Minneapolis-area hospitals begin week-long strike
About 4,800 nurses at five Minneapolis-area hospitals began a weeklong strike over a contract impasse.
Jun 20, 2016, 07:25 AM IST
Brother of San Diego ISIS fighter charged with lying to FBI
A San Diego man has been charged with lying to the FBI during an investigation into his brother, who is believed to be the first American jihadist killed in Syria while fighting for the Islamic State.
Sep 15, 2015, 11:42 AM IST
