Minneapolis’s Tou Thao charged in George Floyd’s death, still at large

Asian-American former cop Tou Nmn Thao, 34, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States has been charged in the death of African-American man George Floyd. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced this on June 3, 2020. "I strongly believe that these developments are in the interest of justice for Mr. Floyd, his family, our community and our state," … Continue reading Minneapolis’s Tou Thao charged in George Floyd’s death, still at large

Minneapolis’s Thomas Lane charged in George Floyd’s death, still unarrested

Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States has been charged in the death of African-American man George Floyd. Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison announced on June 3, 2020 the details of the charges faced by Lane and his fellow former Minneapolis Police Department officers Derek Michael Chauvin, 44, J Alexander Kueng, 26, and Tou … Continue reading Minneapolis’s Thomas Lane charged in George Floyd’s death, still unarrested

NAACP leader: Thomas Lane, J Alexander Kueng, Tou Thao should be brought to justice

Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, J Alexander Kueng, 26, and Tou Thao, 34, were involved in the fatal arrest of African-American man George Floyd, 46, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Still, the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers have not been charged. Assisted by Kueng and Lane with Thao watching, Derek Michael Chauvin, 44, knelt on Floyd's … Continue reading NAACP leader: Thomas Lane, J Alexander Kueng, Tou Thao should be brought to justice

George Floyd’s son Quincy Floyd: Tearing up things won’t solve anything

Since George Floyd's death, police officers across the United States have been busy dealing with violent Black Lives Matter protests and looting incidents. Among those who support the protests, many are not in favor of the riots, including his son Quincy Mason Floyd, 27. "Tearing up things, it's not going to solve anything," Quincy told … Continue reading George Floyd’s son Quincy Floyd: Tearing up things won’t solve anything

[VIDEO] Keke Palmer, California National Guard soldiers’ encounter in LA protest goes viral

A video showing Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer, 26, taken in Los Angeles, California, United States on July 2, 2020 has gone viral. It was not a shoot for a movie or a music video. During a protest in Los Angeles, the actress and singer, who played Mercedes in the 2019 film "Hustlers," discussed a statement … Continue reading [VIDEO] Keke Palmer, California National Guard soldiers’ encounter in LA protest goes viral

Emma Watson: I see your anger, sadness and pain

Emma Watson, 30, joined the Black Out Tuesday social media campaign on June 2, 2020 by posting three white squares and three black squares with white margins on Instagram. Many netizens did not appreciate it while her supporters reminded them of how she has been using her voice to speak up against racism. Watson did … Continue reading Emma Watson: I see your anger, sadness and pain

Thomas Lane left Minneapolis, kept whereabouts secret: Relative

Those who are looking for Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States will not find him there. Information about him is scarce since he was identified as one of the four Minneapolis Police Department officers involved in the fatal arrest of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. On May 29, 2020, a relative of Lane … Continue reading Thomas Lane left Minneapolis, kept whereabouts secret: Relative

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Black Lives Matter: NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explains George Floyd protests, looting amid COVID-19 pandemic

I did not understand why protesters would antagonize the police to protest against police brutality. For me, it was ironic, futile and counterproductive. I believe in protesting but in a peaceful way especially when the goal is to end violence. For me, if we want peace, then we should start it. Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, … Continue reading Black Lives Matter: NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explains George Floyd protests, looting amid COVID-19 pandemic

Independent autopsy: George Floyd died of asphyxia due to neck, back pressure

George Perry Floyd died on May 25, 2020. An independent autopsy on his body was conducted by Dr. Michael Baden and Dr. Alecia Wilson on May 31, 2020. According to the preliminary findings from the autopsy, Floyd died of asphyxia due to neck and back pressure, which interfered with his breathing and blood flow to … Continue reading Independent autopsy: George Floyd died of asphyxia due to neck, back pressure

Fentanyl, meth in George Floyd autopsy by Hennepin County Medical Examiner

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has released the results of its autopsy of the late African-American security guard George Perry Floyd of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States. Fentanyl and methamphetamine were mentioned in the report. Cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint and neck compression caused Floyd's death and the manner of death was … Continue reading Fentanyl, meth in George Floyd autopsy by Hennepin County Medical Examiner