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Racist policing back in spotlight as Derek Chauvin trial opens

March 29, 2021 By Wayne Nealis

Last week, another Minneapolis officer was videotaped punching a Black suspect who was already restrained.

Police standards and protocols not up for questioning at Chauvin trial

March 22, 2021 By Wayne Nealis

Jury selection nears completion; the scope of inquiry limited to not examine police standards.

Defense argues Floyd family settlement prejudices potential jury in Chauvin trial

March 16, 2021 By Wayne Nealis

Chauvin’s attorney raised questions about the city’s $27 million civil settlement with the Floyd family. Typically, such settlements are announced after the conclusion of a criminal trial.

Reflections on Chauvin jury selection: Can anyone really be impartial?

March 15, 2021 By Wayne Nealis

What does diversity mean if those most critical of the murder will not be on the jury?

Floyd family gets $27M settlement; activists say ‘no substitute for change’

March 13, 2021 By Wayne Nealis

So far, when it comes to officer misconduct, “No one has had to pay except the victims and taxpayers,” said Michelle Gross, of Communities United Against Police Brutality.