It took a single day to find jurors for the federal trial of the 3 ex-Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights. Opening statements are expected Monday [24 January].
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National Memorial Family Fund fourth grants round summary
The third Memorial Family Fund grant round closed on 7 December 2021, and successfully allocated £11,940 in grants. In this round the assessment team also awarded several Crisis Fund grants.
Thousands march to kill the police bill and other Tory attacks
Some 5,000 protesters took to the streets of central London. The Tories’ brutal Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts bill is currently in the House of Lords. If it passes through, it only requires royal assent to become law.
Sister Helen Prejean: 30-year mission to end capital punishment
Sister Helen Prejean is known worldwide for her opposition to the death penalty. She’s worked to increase national dialogue on capital punishment and shape the Catholic Church’s vigorous opposition to execution.
Ahmaud Arbery: Jogger’s murderers sentenced to life in prison
A white father and son convicted of killing a black jogger have been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. A jury found both men and their neighbour, guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery.
Sean Fitzgerald: Three years after fatal shooting family and friends come together
Family and friends of Sean Fitzgerald held a peaceful protest outside Coventry Police Station today (January 4) to mark three years since his death. He suffered a gunshot wound as officers carried out a raid.
New Photo Gallery : UFFC Annual Rally & Protest 2021
Take a look at the new gallery from the United Families & Friends Campaign annual rally and protest that took place in October 2021. Many thanks for the contributions from Ken Fero, INQUEST and others.
Protests reduce police killings, new US research shows
George Floyd’s death in police custody brought a huge and a rapid increase in protests over police brutality – thousands of marches driven by the assumption that taking to the streets will bring change. Does it?
