Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (DN.Y.) criticized the New York Police Department (NYPD) early Wednesday after the NYPD confirmed Tuesday night that it had arrested a protester in an unmarked van. “This is not a drill. There is no excuse for snatching women from the streets and throwing them in unmarked trucks,” …
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The Trump administration is in initial talks with the Oregon governor’s office to withdraw Portland federal officials who have been in the city since late June to protect its federal court, which has become a focal point for protests in Black Lives Matter, a senior White House official. he told …
Read More »Third Minneapolis officer charged in the death of George Floyd released from jail on bail
The third Minneapolis police officer charged with the death of George Floyd was released from jail on bail on Saturday, according to records from the Hennepin County Jail. Tou Thao, 34, posted a $ 750,000 bond and was released shortly after 11 a.m. on July 4, according to records. He …
Read More »Former Police Officers Charged With George Floyd’s Death Appear In Court When Judge Warns He May File Trial
A Minnesota judge warned Monday that he will likely move the trials of four former police officers charged with the death of George Floyd of Minneapolis if public officials and lawyers do not stop talking about the case. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill spoke when the former officers, who were …
Read More »Barr creates a working group focused on “anti-government extremists”
Attorney General William BarrBill BarrBarr denies pattern of defending Trump’s interests, blames ‘media narrative’ that Pelosi throws cold water on accuser Clayton of Barr SEC refuses by firing Manhattan attorney to replace MORE On Friday, he ordered the Justice Department to form a task force dedicated to fighting “anti-government extremists,” …
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