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Crime, Law and Justice

Candlelight vigil in Minneapolis marks third anniversary of police killing of George Floyd

Candlelight vigil in Minneapolis marks third anniversary of police killing of George Floyd

A day of remembrance on the third anniversary of the police killing of George Floyd ended with a candlelight vigil Thursday night in Minneapolis at the corner of 38th and Chicago — George Floyd Square.
by MPR News Staff

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Indiana reprimands doctor who spoke publicly about providing 10-year-old's abortion

Indiana reprimands doctor who spoke publicly about providing 10-year-old's abortion

Caitlin Bernard, an Indiana OBGYN, has been under scrutiny from her state's Republican attorney general since speaking out about the impact of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
by Sarah McCammon

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Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers founder, sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy

Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers founder, sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy

The punishment for Stewart Rhodes on a seditious conspiracy charge could set the bar for others, including top members of the far-right Proud Boys group, this summer.
by Carrie Johnson

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Floyd’s death shaped how these students look at their lives

Floyd’s death shaped how these students look at their lives

Many students in Minnesota high schools today were in their early teens when George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer three years ago. A group of St. Louis Park High Schoolers met Thursday talk about how Floyd’s death has shaped their experiences.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Honoring and remembering George Floyd with music

Honoring and remembering George Floyd with music

Three years after the murder of George Floyd, music has been an essential tool for healing. Floyd’s former partner Courteney Ross and south Minneapolis musician Raycurt Johnson share their stories.

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Supreme Court rules in favor of woman who got nothing when Hennepin County took her condo

Supreme Court rules in favor of woman who got nothing when Hennepin County took her condo

A unanimous Supreme Court gave Geraldine Tyler a new chance to recoup some money after the county kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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How George Floyd's legacy inspires change and community support

How George Floyd's legacy inspires change and community support

All eyes were on Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, as the world erupted with calls for meaningful racial justice after George Floyd was murdered. MPR News guest host Twila Dang speaks with his family members about their grief and what their non-profit is doing to support racial justice.
by Twila Dang and Danelle Cloutier

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How Minneapolis has changed three years after the murder of George Floyd

How Minneapolis has changed three years after the murder of George Floyd

Floyd’s murder by a police officer in 2020 led to some initial discussions and proposals for significant changes to policing and reimagining public safety. Progress has been slow, but there are indications that — for better or worse — Minneapolis has been transformed by Floyd’s killing. 
by Jon Collins

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