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An NYPD officer named Omar Habib was found guilty of strangulation and using a prohibited chokehold, marking the first conviction under the city's 2020 chokehold ban. The law criminalizes certain restraint tactics and was enacted following George Floyd’s murder. After being convicted of felony strangulation, Habib was terminated from the police department.

NYPD officer Omar Habib was convicted of misdemeanor established in a local law banning chokeholds, along with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault. The charges relate to an incident in 2023 where he used a chokehold on a man resisting arrest at a Bronx catering hall. Following the conviction, Habib was dismissed from the New York Police Department.

An NYPD officer has been convicted of using a chokehold, which was banned locally following the death of George Floyd. This officer was the first person prosecuted under the post-George Floyd local law.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic primary for governor, defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. She will face either Rep. John James or Perry Johnson in the general election, with the race highlighted by election security and policy issues.

Families of Kelsey Harris and Nolan Xavier Wells have challenged official death investigations, seeking independent autopsies due to distrust in the process. The article highlights broader challenges in obtaining second autopsies, particularly in cases involving Black victims and law enforcement, with advocates pushing for systemic changes in death investigations.

Democrats face challenges as past 'defund the police' positions from 2020 resurface ahead of midterms, with candidates struggling to reconcile earlier statements with current safety concerns. Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has sparked debate by expressing softened but unresolved views on police funding despite prior calls to 'defund' and 'abolish' police.

Families of Nolan Xavier Wells and Kelsey Harris have challenged official death investigations, commissioning independent autopsies due to distrust in the systems. The article highlights broader challenges in obtaining second autopsies and systemic failures in suspicious death cases.

Democratic candidates are addressing past support for defunding the police as they face midterm elections, with some moderating their rhetoric to avoid backlash. Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has shifted tone on police funding but faces concerns over her earlier abolitionist statements.

Families of Nolan Xavier Wells and Kelsey Harris are challenging official death investigations, seeking independent autopsies due to distrust in the initial findings. The article highlights systemic challenges in obtaining second autopsies, particularly in cases involving Black victims and domestic violence, with advocates pushing for reforms in suspicious death investigations.

Families questioning official death determinations often seek independent autopsies, as seen in cases like 31-year-old Kelsey Harris, ruled a suicide in 2021, and 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who died in July 2023 during a boat trip. These cases highlight challenges in obtaining answers and systemic distrust, particularly in deaths involving Black victims or domestic violence contexts.

San Francisco is set to pay $8.7 million to Black city workers as part of a discrimination settlement. The lawsuit was filed months after the murder of George Floyd and will provide compensation to thousands of current and former Black employees.

A police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, has sparked community outrage after Corey Durell Ruiz, a Black or Latino man with a history of criminal offenses, was killed following an altercation with officers. Protesters and officials demanded accountability, with the mayor and city leaders emphasizing the need to address racial injustice and excessive force.

Clashes occurred between security personnel and protesters in Bologna, Italy, following the death of a man during police detention. Demonstrators are demanding accountability, with the incident drawing comparisons to the murder of George Floyd in the United States.

The State Department report links Cuba to various U.S. protests, including those related to the 2020 murder of George Floyd. The 100-page document alleges Cuba's involvement in these demonstrations starting from the 1960s.

Protests erupted in Italy following the death of a Moroccan man during an arrest in Bologna. The incident has drawn comparisons to the 2020 killing of George Floyd.

A Moroccan man died in Italy after being pepper-sprayed, pinned down, and zip-tied by police while screaming 'help'. The incident has drawn comparisons to the death of George Floyd.

Donald Trump labeled antifa as a domestic terrorist group, citing NSPM-7 which claims left-wing activists engage in organized political violence. The article argues that antifa is a decentralized network opposing fascism and that the administration's narrative excludes other violent incidents, such as the Capitol attack. It also notes Trump's previous refusal to condemn white supremacists at the 2017 Charlottesville rally.

A new report reveals Delaware statesman Caesar Rodney enslaved at least 26 people, contradicting his role in signing the Declaration of Independence. The city of Wilmington commissioned the report amid debates over his statue’s removal, which was stored in 2020 due to racial unrest following George Floyd’s death.

The New York State Trial Lawyers Association honored Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jenny Rivera and civil rights attorney Ben Crump at its annual Law Day gala, emphasizing the importance of trial lawyers in upholding equal justice and legal principles. Honorees highlighted the role of attorneys in safeguarding constitutional rights and addressing issues like police brutality through high-profile cases.

A second autopsy of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, killed when police fired into a moving car in Mississippi, showed the baby was shot from the passenger side, contradicting officers' claims of danger. The family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump challenge the officers' account, demanding transparency and release of body camera and surveillance videos. The incident has sparked protests in Senatobia, with comparisons to other cases involving Black individuals and petty offenses.

A second autopsy of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, killed when Mississippi police shot into a moving car, shows the baby was shot from the side, contradicting officers' claim they were in danger. The family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump challenge the police account, demanding transparency and release of body camera and surveillance videos.

L.A. County will pay $9.6 million to the family of Samuel Herrera Jr., a man fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies in Compton in 2020, to settle a wrongful death lawsuit. The family alleges Herrera was unarmed, targeted due to his Mexican-American heritage, and that deputies were part of a law enforcement gang, though investigations found deputies acted within the law.

A 2018 video released in Connecticut shows prison officers striking inmate J'Allen Jones during a mental health crisis, leading to his death. The video, obtained after a legal battle, depicts officers using force, pepper spray, and a spit bag on Jones before he became unconscious. The family and civil rights groups demanded transparency, comparing the incident to George Floyd's death.

A video released in Connecticut shows prison officers striking inmate J’Allen Jones during a mental health crisis in 2018, leading to his death. The Department of Correction had sought to keep the video sealed, but it was made public after a legal battle.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faces a court order requiring the city to meet a minimum of 731 sworn officers in the police department by January 4 or risk a contempt trial. The requirement stems from a 2022 Minnesota Supreme Court ruling and a petition by the Upper Midwest Law Center, as staffing levels have declined since 2019 due to officer departures.

The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean forces invaded the South, resulting in over 4 million deaths, mostly civilians. Other historical events on this date include the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, the signing of the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938, the publication of Anne Frank’s diary in 1947, and the sentencing of Derek Chauvin in 2021 for George Floyd’s murder.

New York's highest court ruled that citizens cannot film in NYPD precinct lobbies, despite state and city laws protecting the recording of public police activity. The decision, which dismissed a lawsuit by YouTuber SeanPaul Reyes, cited privacy concerns for crime victims and the legislative intent of the Right to Record Acts, which were not designed to cover filming inside police stations.

The article discusses the concept of 'Black permanency' in California, emphasizing the need for structural conditions to ensure Black communities thrive beyond survival. It highlights challenges like economic pressure, climate instability, underfunded Black-led organizations, and systemic underinvestment, while questioning California's commitment to enduring equity-focused policies.

Roxie Richner, communications director for Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, posted anti-white comments on social media between 2019 and 2020, targeting white women with accusations of causing harm to Black people and calling them 'policy failures.' Her posts included criticism during the 2020 George Floyd-related riots and references to working with El-Sayed since at least 2018.

A communications director for progressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has a history of anti-white social media posts targeting white women, including accusatory statements during the 2020 George Floyd-related riots. The posts, which include calls for action against white women and criticism of their role in racial issues, were uncovered by Fox News Digital and indicate she has worked with El-Sayed since at least 2018.

John Turscak, a federal prison inmate, faces a Thursday deadline to accept a plea deal for stabbing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Turscak, a former Mexican Mafia member and FBI informant, allegedly attacked Chauvin in a Tucson federal prison on November 24, citing Floyd's death as motivation.

The Minnesota Republican Party's moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at a nominating convention is criticized as endorsing racial injustice. The article highlights Chauvin's conviction for George Floyd's murder and his history of excessive force, framing the gesture as a rejection of justice and accountability.

Denver has petitioned the Supreme Court to halt a $14 million payout to 12 protesters injured by police during the 2020 George Floyd protests. The city argues that an independent monitor's testimony improperly influenced the jury's verdict, which found excessive force by Denver police. The 10th Circuit upheld the verdict, but Denver seeks a stay to review the case in SCOTUS, citing potential harm to taxpayers.

A California law inspired by George Floyd's death transferred fatal police shooting investigations from local authorities to the state attorney general to ensure independence and speed. However, the attorney general's office has faced significant delays, with most investigations exceeding two years and some surpassing three years, leading to missed statute of limitations and no officer prosecutions or decertifications.

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed avoided answering whether he still supports 'defund the police' and why he deleted past social media posts advocating the movement. The article also notes concerns about antisemitism linked to El-Sayed's public comments and his association with Hasan Piker, a far-left Twitch streamer accused of antisemitic remarks.

Minnesota residents whose loved ones were killed by police condemned the state Republican Party for holding a prayer for Derek Chauvin, the former officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Courteney Ross and Valerie Castile criticized the gesture as hurtful to families of police violence victims. The moment of silence, described as spontaneous and not part of the official GOP convention program, sparked backlash from racial justice groups and officials.

Minnesota residents with loved ones killed by police condemned the state Republican Party for holding a public prayer for Derek Chauvin, the officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Family members criticized the moment of silence as hurtful, with Courteney Ross and Valerie Castile expressing outrage at the gesture. The Minnesota GOP stated the prayer was a spontaneous action not endorsed by party leadership.

Minnesota residents with loved ones killed by police condemned the state Republican Party for holding a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, who is in federal prison for George Floyd's murder. Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, criticized the gesture as hurtful, while the GOP stated the action was spontaneous and not part of their official program. Racial justice groups and officials, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, denounced the moment as disrespectful to Floyd and his family.

Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police are condemning the state GOP for holding a public prayer for Derek Chauvin. They demand accountability as Chauvin remains in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

Minnesota residents with loved ones killed by police criticized the state Republican Party for holding a public prayer for Derek Chauvin. Chauvin is incarcerated for the murder of George Floyd.