Yikes! Comedian David Lucas is trending after his Black audience members walked out on him during a recent stand-up performance where he joked about the way in which George Floyd died. Floyd, an unarmed Black man, died on May 25, 2020 when former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for over 8 … Read more
NASCAR Driver Noah Gragson has issued a statement after being suspended indefinitely for liking a meme mocking the death of George Floyd, who was killed on May 25, 2020 after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for 9 1/2 minutes. Floyd’s death sparked massive protests around the world, led by Black Lives … Read more
This Thursday, President Joe Biden issued a statement as today marks the third anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. Biden called on Congress to enact police reforms while vowing to “do everything in my power to fight for police accountability.” Biden wrote, “George Floyd’s murder exposed for many what Black and Brown communities have long known … Read more
Florida has removed all social justice content regarding Black Lives Matter and George Floyd from social studies textbooks. RELATED STORIES: Florida Parents Sue McDonalds After A Chicken Nugget Reportedly Burned Their Four-Year-Old Daughter The Florida Department of Education said they have removed ‘unsolicited’ topics and ‘inaccuracies’ from textbooks. According to WPTV, several paragraphs in a potential … Read more
New York City agreed to pay a sum of $21,500 to nearly 300 protesters in connection to a class action lawsuit for a 2020 incident in South Bronx. RELATED: Woman Sues For $30 Million After NYPD Puts Her Picture On ‘Wanted’ Poster Pending approval from a federal judge, the total settlement could amount to anywhere between … Read more
After weeks of backlash for first making his inflammable George Floyd comments, then receiving additional backlash for failing to take accountability and say sorry, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is finally apologizing. RELATED: YouTube & Revolt Take Down Kanye West ‘Drink Champs’ Interview Less Than 24 Hours After Airing Kanye West Apologizes For … Read more
Vivica A. Fox is fed up with Kanye West and his antics! The co-host of Fox Soul’s “Cocktails With Queen” went all the way off on Kanye West over the disrespectful comments he made about George Floyd — the Black man who was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on his neck … Read more
Well-respected Drink Champs host and co-founder N.O.R.E.is speaking out to apologize for some of the comments Kanye West made during his appearance on his show. While appearing on the @BreakfastClub, N.O.R.E. made it clear that he “supports freedom of speech. I support anybody not being censored but I do not support anybody being hurt. I … Read more
A British former police officer who sent multiple racist memes about the death of George Floyd on WhatsApp was sentenced to serve 20 weeks in jail. RELATED STORIES: UPDATE: Manhattan Man Arrested For Defacing George Floyd Statue James Watts,31, worked for the West Mercia Police Force until he resigned after it was discovered he was sending … Read more
UPDATE: Manhattan Man Arrested For Defacing George Floyd Statue A Manhattan man was arrested Monday morning for vandalizing a statue of George Floyd in Union Square earlier this month. RELATED:George Floyd’s Union Square Statue Vandalized With Paint Authorities believe Micha J. Beals, 37 is the man that was caught on video riding a skateboard and … Read more
George Floyd Could Receive Posthumous Pardon For 2004 Drug Charge By Disgraced Houston Cop Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recommended Monday that George Floyd should be pardoned posthumously for a 2004 drug arrest made by a disgraced ex-Houston police officer. RELATED: WATCH: Skateboarder Who Defaced George Floyd Statue In Union Square Caught On Video … Read more
WATCH: Skateboarder Who Defaced George Floyd Statue In Union Square Caught On Video On Monday, cops released video footage of the moment a vandal on a skateboard tosses paint on a George Floyd statue in Union Square. The incident happened at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, with the suspect riding up to the statue, spraying paint from … Read more
Derek Chauvin Appeals Murder Conviction In Death Of George Floyd — Will Represent Himself Ex Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin, who is now representing himself, has filed appeals for his murder and manslaughter convictions in the death of George Floyd. As we previously reported, in April, Chauvin was convicted of third-degree murder, second-degree unintentional murder, and … Read more
Former Cops In George Floyd Case Want Case Separated From Derek Chauvin’s The three former Minneapolis police officers involved in Geroge Floyd’s death have requested separate trials from the convicted killer, Derek Chauvin. The lawyers of J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao filed separate requests in U.S. District Court in Minnesota as did the attorney … Read more
Darnella Frazier, Teen Who Filmed George Floyd Murder, Says Uncle Was Just Killed By Minneapolis Police: They “Took An Innocent Life Trying To Catch Someone Else” According to Fox News, the teen who filmed George Floyd’s murder said that her uncle was killed following an incident with Minneapolis police. RELATED: Darnella Frazier, Teen Who Recorded … Read more
Adult film star Dakota Skye has passed away at the age of 27, weeks after she faced backlash online for posting a photo of herself being topless next to a George Floyd mural. RELATED STORIES: [Watch] Gunshots Ring Out During National TV Broadcast From George Floyd Square — One Person Shot Dakota Skye, real name Lauren … Read more
[Watch] Gunshots Ring Out During National TV Broadcast From George Floyd Square — One Person Shot During a live news report from George Floyd Square in Minneapolis where people came out to pay their respects, gunshots broke out, turning the event into chaos and panic as people ran for cover. RELATED: People Around The World … Read more
Joe Biden Demands Congress Pass George Floyd Police Reform Bill By End Of May A day before his 100th day in office, President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass the George Floyd police reform bill by the end of May — specifically by Floyd’s death anniversary May 25. During a recent joint session of … Read more
Darnella Frazier, Teen Who Filmed George Floyd Murder, Is Credited For Derek Chauvin Conviction Darnella Frazier, the teen who filmed the moments leading up to and during the murder of George Floyd, is again being credited and praised a hero following the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin. It’s said that without Frazier’s quick thinking, former Minneapolis … Read more
Minutes after the guilty verdict was issued to Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “thanked” Floyd for his sacrifice. RELATED STORIES: Speaker Pelosi at the Congressional Black Caucus presser after Chauvin verdict: “Thank you George Floyd for sacrificing your life for justice.” pic.twitter.com/JfapSsKdtX — The Recount (@therecount) April 20, … Read more
Derek Chauvin Defense Expert Claims George Floyd Died of Cardiac Arrest From Heart Disease The defense in the Derek Chauvin and George Floyd trial continue to push the narrative that Floyd died from drugs and not the fact that Chauvin was kneeling on his neck. The defense called David Fowler, a former Maryland medical examiner … Read more
Pathologist Testifies That George Floyd Died “Due To The Activities Of The Law Enforcement Officers” The trial of Derek Chauvin continued Friday with Lindsey Thomas, a forensic pathologist testifying that George Floyd died “due to the activities of law enforcement officers.” She also ruled that a drug overdose was not the cause of death, adding, … Read more
Pulmonologist Testifies That George Floyd ‘Died From a Low Level of Oxygen’ As the trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd continues, experts continue to testify about the events of that tragic day. A medical expert testified that Floyd died from a lack of oxygen after he was pinned on his stomach … Read more
Jason Lee Is Over Love, Funk Flex Slams DMX Clout Chasers & Cher Apologizes For George Floyd Tweets RELATED: Bow Wow On Being A Father, Culture Shifter & Black Twitter’s Favorite Target on Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee [UNCENSORED] This week on the latest episode of Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee [UNCENSORED], our hosts dive into the … Read more
Morries Hall, Man In Car With George Floyd & Key Witness In Derek Chauvin Trial, Doesn’t Want To Testify It’s reported that a key witness in the Derek Chauvin trial, Morries Lester Hall, the man in the car with George Floyd on the day he died, doesn’t want to testify. Hall is said to be invoking … Read more
UPDATE: Cher Apologizes For ‘Not Appropriate’ George Floyd Tweet As we previously reported, Cher came under fire on Friday night after expressing the belief that had she been in Minneapolis at the time, she could have saved George Floyd — the unarmed black man who died in police custody in May last year after Minneapolis … Read more
Paramedic Testifies George Floyd Had No Pulse As Derek Chauvin Continued To Kneel On Him On the fourth day into the George Floyd murder trial, Seth Bravinder, the Minneapolis paramedic who was called to the scene of George Floyd’s deaths reveals that Floyd was in cardiac arrest and had no pulse as Officer Derek Chauvin … Read more
George Floyd Jury Will NOT Hear About Six Incidents Derek Chauvin Used Force on Other Suspects The trial for the murder of George Floyd is still underway and it has been learned that the jurors overlooking the trial will not be made aware of former officer Derek Chauvin’s violent past with other individuals. USA Today … Read more
Cashier Who Suspected George Floyd Of Using Counterfeit $20 Bill Says He Feels Guilty The cashier at the Minneapolis corner store alerted his boss that George Floyd might have given him a fake $20 bill, testified in court on Wednesday and said that he felt guilty. “If I would have just not taken the bill, … Read more
Derek Chauvin’s Defense Team Claims George Floyd Died From Drug Overdose During Trial Derek Chauvin’s defense team is continuing to push the narrative that George Floyd died from a drug overdose as opposed to the excessive force applied to his neck by Chauvin. Per TMZ, in a clip from FOX News, Lawyer Eric Nelson told … Read more
Minneapolis City Council To Pay $27M Settlement To George Floyd Family The City of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $27 million to settle civil lawsuit by family of George Floyd over deadly arrest, according to NBC news, it is the largest police settlement in the city’s history. RELATED: Prosecutors Request That Third-Degree Murder Charge Be … Read more
Prosecutors are asking for the George Floyd murder trial to be delayed to June due to public health concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic. RELATED STORIES: CNN Faces Backlash After Listing George Floyd’s Death As A Cultural Moment A motion was filed by prosecutors who state the March 8 trial should be pushed back to June 7 … Read more
Minneapolis Officers Who Murdered George Floyd Seek Delay In Trial The disgraced police officers charged for the murder of George Floyd have requested for a delay in the trial. They accuse the prosecutors in the case of making the handing off of key evidence difficult and slow. Robert Paule, who is the defense lawyer for Tou … Read more
NFL Blasted For Having ‘Fake’ Interest In Colin Kaepernick After Deaths Of George Floyd & Breonna Taylor NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and various teams are being blasted for having “fake” interest in Colin Kaepernick, particularly following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Despite Goodell apologizing profusely and claiming he and the league “should’ve have listened to … Read more
Minneapolis Lawyer Claims George Floyd ‘Overdosed’ On Fentanyl — Wants Charges Against Officer Thomas Lane Dropped People are furious after the latest updates in George Floyd’s case reveal that an attorney for one of the former Minneapolis police officers has made some shocking allegations. According to Fox 6, the attorney claims that Floyd overdosed on … Read more
Black Officer Who Defended George Floyd Fired From Police Department As the world mourned the death of George Floyd and fought for justice for Black Lives, many also began to speak out against the injustices, including police officers themselves. One particular Officer, whose story we shared after he went viral for his Tik Tok video … Read more
George Floyd Case: Defense Team For Fired Minneapolis Officer Thomas Lane Files For Charges To Be Dismissed According to CBS Minnesota, the defense team for fired Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, who is charged in George Floyd’s death, is asking the court to dismiss the charges against him. RELATED: Three Other Officers Involved In The … Read more
NYPD Lieutenant Apologizes To Fellow Officers For Kneeling Alongside George Floyd Protesters In a June 3 email obtained by The New York Post Thursday, Lt. Robert Cattani of the Midtown South Precinct apologized for kneeling alongside George Floyd protesters late last month, telling his fellow officers that “the cop in me wants to kick my … Read more
CrossFit CEO & Founder Greg Glassman Under Fire For ‘Racist’ Emails & Mocking George Floyd Murder On Twitter This week, CrossFit gym affiliates, athletes and brands were called out after the fitness company’s CEO and founder Greg Glassman and his team remained silent amid the Black Lives Matter protests — and to make it worse, … Read more
Lil Wayne Tells People Not To Blame All Police After George Floyd Murder, Says ‘My Life Was Saved By A White Cop‘ Lil Wayne took to his Beats 1 ‘Young Money Radio‘ show to tell people not to blame all police following the murder of George Floyd. He reasons, not all cops are bad, because his life … Read more
Memorial Service To Be Held For George Floyd In North Carolina Today A second memorial service will be held for George Floyd today in Raeford, North Carolina, where he was born and where several of his family members live. According to ABC News, up to 3,000 people are expected to attend, with a public viewing … Read more
Maryland Police are searching for an unidentified male cyclist who appeared to assault a girl who was hanging up George Floyd posters in a viral video. RELATED STORIES: 2 Buffalo Police Officers Suspended After Violently Shoving 75-Year-Old Protestor To Ground Insider reports Maryland’s attorney general is asking the public on Twitter to identify the man who … Read more
Friend Who Was In The Car With George Floyd Says He Did Not Resist Arrest Maurice Lester Hall, the longtime friend of George Floyd who was in the passenger seat during his fatal encounter with a Minneapolis police officer, is speaking out for the first time. RELATED: Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin Moved To Maximum-Security … Read more
Three Other Officers Involved In The Killing Of George Floyd Have Been CHARGED With Aiding And Abetting Murder A step closer to justice: Just a moment ago we received the news from Senator Amy Klobuchar that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against ex-officer Derek Chauvin; 2nd degree in George Floyd’s murder. RELATED: … Read more
Pope Francis Calls Death Of George Floyd & Other Police Brutality Victims A ‘Tragic Sin Of Racism’ While condemning the death of George Floyd in a “relatively rare” address, Pope Francis calls Floyd’s passing, and that of other police brutality victims, a “tragic sin of racism.” On the ninth day of protests across the United … Read more
Teens Who Mocked George Floyd Death In Disturbing Social Media Challenge Arrested A disturbing social media trend has emerged online dubbed “George Floyd Challenge” causing outrage all over the world as the sickening images mock the senseless murder of Floyd by a Minneapolis officer. The images that have been circulating online depict a group of … Read more
Tokyo Jetz Canceled On Twitter After Joking ‘I’mma George Floyd Yo A**’ Jacksonville, Florida rapper Tokyo Jetz is making headlines, and it isn’t for her music. Instead, the femcee, who is signed to T.I.‘s Grand Hustle record label, is being canceled on Twitter, and platforms alike, after a viral video shows her putting her hairdresser in a … Read more
Jason Lee & DJ Damage Unpack Death Of George Floyd & Protests In Minnesota on Hollywood Unlocked [UNCENSORED] RELATED: Kehlani On Beef With Kamaiyah, Keyshia Cole & Hollywood Unlocked on Hollywood Unlocked [UNCENSORED] This week on Hollywood Unlocked [UNCENSORED] Jason and Damage unpack them tragic murder of George Floyd and the protests that have followed across … Read more
White supremacists around the country have infiltrated protests in hopes of starting a civil war with police officers. RELATED STORIES: LAPD Chief Michel Moore Sympathizes With Protestors, Says George Floyd Was Murdered In a report by Blavity, the protests started in order to bring awareness and justice for the death of George Floyd after he was … Read more
Illinois Gov. Activates National Guard After George Floyd Protests In Chicago Turn Violent Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has activated the National Guard after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot requested their presence following violent George Floyd protests. Mayor Lightfoot, who’s been outspoken through the coronavirus pandemic, continues through the current social justice protesting, sharing her hurt and … Read more
LAPD Chief Michel Moore Sympathizes With Protestors, Says George Floyd Was Murdered LAPD Chief Michel Moore won over protestors this weekend as he sympathized them, admitting that George Floyd was murdered at the hands of a police officer. During one of the many protests in Los Angeles, Chief Moore calmly spoke with protestors, explaining his and … Read more
Federal Officer Shot & Killed In Oakland During George Floyd Protest Identified Yesterday we reported that a federal officer was shot and killed in Oakland, CA on Friday night (May 29) during a George Floyd protest. That protective service officer has now been identified as 53-year-old Patrick Underwood. Underwood was one of two Homeland Security … Read more
Biden Speaks On Death Of George Floyd & Slams Trump’s ‘Looting-Shooting’ Tweet Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden has spoken out on the death of George Floyd, and during his address, he slams President Donald Trump‘s tweet about law enforcement shooting those who participate in looting. In his brief statement on Friday (May 29), Biden shares, “The original sin … Read more
Mississippi Mayor Refuses To Resign Or Apologize After Mocking George Floyd Murder After Petal, Mississippi Mayor Hal Marx posted some disparaging comments on social media yesterday, mocking the tragic murder of George Floyd, residents called for an apology and his resignation — both of which he refuses to offer, instead he threatens to sue if … Read more
George Floyd & Officer Derek Chauvin Once Worked At The Same Club George Floyd and Derek Chauvin — the officer who killed him, may have ran into each other before as they both worked security at the El Nuevo Rodeo Club on Lake Street in south Minneapolis. Club owner Maya Santamaria spoke to KSTP and … Read more
A Minneapolis man said he was almost killed by officer Derek Chauvin back in 2008 after identifying him in the viral video of George Floyd’s death. RELATED STORIES: Woman Says Toronto Police Pushed Her Daughter Off Of Balcony And Ruled Her Death As A Suicide In an exclusive by the Daily Beast, Ira Latrell Toles,33, said … Read more
Brother Of George Floyd Calls For Death Penalty For Police Officers Involved The death of George Floyd has shocked the world, but most importantly has taken a greater toll on his family. While they spoke out previously demanding for justice to be served, the victim’s brother, Philonise Floyd, is calling for the death penalty for … Read more
Man Who Pleaded With Cops To Get Off Of George Floyd Gets Emotional While Recounting His Last Moments The man who witnessed the arrest and killing of George Floyd is now speaking out to share what was running through his mind in those heartbreaking moments. He’s also demanding justice Floyd, who was only 46-year-old. RELATED: … Read more
The family of George Floyd is calling for the arrest of the four officers who were involved in his murder. RELATED STORIES: New Footage Released By Civil Rights Attorneys Debunk Police Claims That George Floyd Resisted Arrest TMZ reports Floyd’s brother Philonise and their cousin,Tera Brown, want the four officers to be arrested, charged and tried … Read more
New Footage Released By Civil Rights Attorneys Debunk Police Claims That George Floyd Resisted Arrest Earlier today we reported on the murder of George Floyd, a black man who was killed in police custody in Minneapolis. While police claimed Floyd resisted arrest, thus leading to officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck until his last … Read more
While everyone is focused and mourning the senseless death of George Floyd, President Trump decided to go on Twitter to rant about election ballots. RELATED STORIES: “Please, I Cannot Breathe!:” Minneapolis Man Dies After White Cop Cuts Off His Airway By Kneeling On His Neck Earlier today, a video circulated online revealing the tragic death of … Read more
Thomas Lane, one of the former Minneapolis police officers convicted in the murder of George Floyd, has been released from custody this Tuesday, as confirmed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. As previously reported, Lane, 41, was found guilty in 2022 for his involvement in the tragic murder of George Floyd, where he violated Floyd’s … Read more
#Socialites, come get into this: Reality TV star Tom Sandoval found himself in hot water after making a controversial comparison between his own personal scandal and significant cultural events like the O.J. Simpson case and the tragic death of George Floyd. The Vanderpump Rules cast member,faced backlash for his insensitive remarks in a New York … Read more
Former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson has lost his mind…The controversial commentator sparked outrage on social media after expressing support for ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd. Carlson’s controversial remarks during his talk show on X have ignited widespread criticism. During the segment, Carlson reiterated his belief that Chauvin … Read more
On Monday, the US Supreme Court made a significant decision regarding the case of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted for the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin’s legal defense had requested the highest court in their nation to take up their client’s case, arguing that he was denied a fair trial … Read more
This Monday morning, the fourth and final former Minneapolis police officer charged for his role in George Floyd’s murder learned his fate. Tou Thao was sentenced today to 4 years and 9 months. It will run concurrently with Thao’s 3 1/2-year sentence on his separate conviction on a federal civil rights charge, which an appeals … Read more
Adidas has announced that the company will be taking a portion of the proceeds from the sales of the remaining Yeezy inventory to the Philonise & Keeta Floyd Institute for Social Change, the family foundation of police brutality victim George Floyd. On Friday the company announced they will begin selling the remaining inventory towards the … Read more
On Tuesday, bystander Donald Williams of Minneapolis filed a lawsuit in Hennepin County District Court against the city of the death of George Floyd. He was one of the most vocal bystanders as a Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd three years ago. He’s alleging that he was assaulted and suffered emotional distress … Read more
According to court documents filed Monday, a Minnesota judge has found former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter for his role in the May 2020 killing of George Floyd. Judge Peter Cahill wrote in a 177-page verdict that Thao “actively encouraged his three colleagues’ dangerous prone restraint of Floyd” … Read more
As expected, a lawsuit has been filed against Kanye West over the statements he made about George Floyd. This Tuesday, Roxie Washington, the mother of George Floyd’s daughter filed the $250 million suit against the rapper after he claimed Floyd died as a result of fentanyl use. “I watched the George Floyd documentary that Candace … Read more
As we previously shared yesterday, Lee Merritt, the attorney for the George Floyd’s family is looking to take legal action against Kanye West after he said Floyd died by fentanyl and not by ex-cop Derek Chauvin’s knee. RELATED: Kanye West Airs Out Kim Kardashian & Family, Drake, Meek Mill, Diddy & Talks Anti-Semitic Backlash On … Read more
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights This Thursday, former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane has been sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison for violating the civil rights of George Floyd in 2020. As we previously reported, Lane, 39, along with two other ex-officers: … Read more
George Floyd’s Niece Identified As Houston 4-Year-Old Wounded During New Year’s Day Shooting Houston authorities announced details of a shooting on New Year’s Day that injured a 4-year-old girl. News outlets learned on Tuesday that the victim is George Floyd’s niece. RELATED:BREAKING: Ex officer Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty To Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights The … Read more
BREAKING: Ex officer Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty To Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights This Wednesday, ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. RELATED: Derek Chauvin Appeals Murder Conviction In Death Of George Floyd — Will Represent Himself As we previously reported, Chauvin, who is white, was … Read more
George Floyd’s Union Square Statue Vandalized With Paint According to TMZ, authorities obtained footage of a male mixing paint together while hiding behind the John Lewis statue. Then the male was seen riding on a skateboard past George Floyd’s statue and throwing the paint at it while skating off.RELATED:Derek Chauvin Appeals Murder Conviction In Death … Read more
Former Minneapolis Cops Charged With Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights Plead Not Guilty The former Minneapolis police officers facing charges of violating George Floyd’s civil rights during his arrest in 2020, have pleaded not guilty. Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were arraigned before US District Magistrate Judge Tony N. Leung … Read more
First Look At Derek Chauvin Since 22.5 Year Prison Sentence For George Floyd’s Murder Last month, Derek Chauvin was handed down a 22.5 year prison sentence for murdering George Floyd. TMZ managed to obtain Chauvin’s first mug shot in the slammer where he looks tired and defeated. In the pic from his new home, you … Read more
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22.5 Years For The Tragic Death Of George Floyd This Friday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin learned his fate as a judge finally sentenced him for the murder of George Floyd. RELATED: Joe Biden Demands Congress Pass George Floyd Police Reform Bill By End Of May … Read more
YouTuber CJ So Cool Accused Of Mocking George Floyd During Traffic Stop: ‘Black People Need To Be Nice & Comply With Police’ After being accused of mocking George Floyd in videos of a recent traffic stop, YouTuber and rapper CJ So Cool addresses the backlash and tells Black people to be nice and comply with police, … Read more
Darnella Frazier has won an honorary Pulitzer Prize for her role in recording the murder of George Floyd which sparked numerous protests globally and spread awareness of police brutality. RELATED STORIES: Porn Star Who Posed Topless Near George Floyd Mural Found Dead The organization said in a statement that Frazier has won an honorary Pulitzer Prize … Read more
People Around The World Mark The One Year Anniversary Of George Floyd’s Death One year ago today, the whole world watched George Floyd take his last breaths as former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. His senseless killing sparked massive protests around the world which highlighted … Read more
President Biden To Host George Floyd’s Family At White House To Mark The First Anniversary Of His Death On Tuesday, President Joe Biden will host the family of George Floyd at the White House to mark the one-year anniversary of his death at the hands of police. White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed the … Read more
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Four Former Minneapolis Police Officers In George Floyd’s Death According to CNN, a federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death. They’ve been accused of violating his constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the pavement and gasping for air, … Read more
Three Other Minneapolis Cops Still Set To Face Trial In Death Of George Floyd Although former officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday on all counts in the death of George Floyd, the attention now turns to the three other former officers who are still set to stand trial. Ex-cops J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and … Read more
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd. RELATED STORIES: Pathologist Testifies That George Floyd Died “Due To The Activities Of The Law Enforcement Officers” After 10 hours of deliberation, the jury has reached a unanimous vote in the case of George Floyd’s murder. Derek … Read more
Judge Denies Defense’s Request To Acquit Derek Chauvin In George Floyd’s Death During Wednesday’s trial proceedings for George Floyd, the Hennepin County judge for the murder trial of Derek Chauvin denied the defense’s request for an acquittal. The Hill reports that Judge Peter Cahill rejected the defense’s claims that the prosecution failed to prove that … Read more
Derek Chauvin’s Defense Begins Case By Highlighting George Floyd’s Prior Arrest To Justify His Death As the prosecution rests its case in the George Floyd murder trial, the defense team has already begun to call witnesses to the stand, and is primarily focusing on George Floyd’s previous arrests in order to justify Derek Chauvin‘s actions … Read more
Social Media Reacts After Cher Says She Could’ve Possibly Helped Prevent George Floyd’s Death If She’d Been There Social media is currently having a field day with Cher after the singer tweeted that she could have helped prevent George Floyd’s death if she had been there. While sharing her thoughts about the unfolding trial of … Read more
MMA Fighter Says He Called 911 On The Police After Witnessing Derek Chauvin Press Harder On George Floyd’s Neck The second day into George Floyd’s murder trial became an emotional one as bystanders began to testify what they witnessed. MMA fighter Donald Williams said he called the police on former officer Derek Chauvin who had his … Read more
An investigation is underway after George Floyd’s toxicology report was pinned to a Black History Month display at Duke University. RELATED STORIES: Minneapolis City Council To Pay $27M Settlement To George Floyd Family School officials reported that a printed-out version of George Floyd’s toxicology report was pinned to a bulletin board on Saturday. The display was … Read more
3rd Degree Murder charge reinstated against Derek Chauvin In George Floyd’s Death As the proceedings began this Thursday, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill ruled to reinstate a third-degree murder charge for the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. RELATED: Prosecutors Request That Third-Degree Murder Charge Be Reinstated Against Derek Chauvin … Read more
An investigation is underway after LAPD officers uploaded a photo of George Floyd with the caption “You Take My Breath Away.” RELATED STORIES: LAPD Investigating Dr. Dre’s Estranged Wife Over Alleged Embezzlement As reported by TMZ, the officers work in the Harbor Division at the Los Angeles Police Department and the post in question has been … Read more
A Minneapolis judge has ruled that George Floyd’s prior arrests cannot be used as evidence during the trials of the four officers involved in his death. RELATED STORIES: Prosecutors Ask To Delay George Floyd Trial Delayed Due To COVID-19 Pandemic Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill made the decision on Monday and said he will further explain … Read more
Stephen Jackson Reveals Kyrie Irving Bought George Floyd’s Family A House On a recent episode of Etan Thomas’ ‘The Rematch‘ podcast, former NBA player Stephen Jackson revealed that Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving bought George Floyd‘s family a house. Jackson, who personally knew Floyd and refers to him as his twin/brother, has been a huge … Read more
CNN is facing backlash on Twitter after a tweet listed George Floyd’s death as a cultural moment in 2020. RELATED STORIES: Donald Trump Campaign Loses Libel Lawsuit Against CNN The tweet listed Meghan and Harry’s exit from the Royal Family, Parasite taking over the 2020 Oscars, and A post-production photo of Princess Diana from Netflix’s “The … Read more
Spike Lee Presents Teen With Courage Award For Recording George Floyd’s Death
Judge Orders One Trial For All Four Cops Who Murdered George Floyd A Minneapolis judge on Thursday has ordered that all four former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s death must have one trial, and denies the defense’s motion for a change of venue. CNN reports that Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill ruled that … Read more
Derek Chauvin, Former Officer Charged In Killing Of George Floyd, Released From Prison The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd has posted bond and has been released from prison. RELATED: Derek Chauvin Asks Judge To Dismiss Murder Charges After Prosecutors Seek Maximum Sentence According to CBSMinnesota, a Minnesota … Read more
TV Show “Cops’ Resumes Production After Cancellation In Wake Of George Floyd’s Death After more than 30 years on air, the reality TV series “Cops” was canceled amid protests against racism and police brutality sparked by George Floyd’s death. “Cops” was headed into its 33rd season and had aired more than 1,100 episodes but in … Read more
A Minneapolis judge has removed Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and his staff from the case due to their “sloppy” paperwork. RELATED STORIES: NFL Blasted For Having “Fake” Interest In Colin Kaepernick After Deaths Of George Floyd & Breonna Taylor Earlier this afternoon, Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill immediately removed Freeman and his three staffers … Read more
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is seeking a harsher sentence for Derek Chauvin based on various factors that occurred during George Floyd’s murder. RELATED STORIES: Minneapolis Lawyer Claims George Floyd ‘Overdosed’ On Fentanyl — Wants Charges Against Officer Thomas Lane Dropped According to TMZ, Ellison approached the judge with documents stating Chauvin’s crime was horrific because … Read more
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao’s lawyers revealed new bodycam footage from his perspective so his charges can be dropped from the case. RELATED STORIES: George Floyd Case: Defense Team For Fired Minneapolis Officer Thomas Lane Files For Charges To Be Dismissed According to the New York Post, the bodycam footage was released on Thursday as … Read more
