Shay Mikalonis biography: 13 things about Las Vegas cop shot during George Floyd protest

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer Shay Kellin Mikalonis, while on duty, was wounded during a protest in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on June 1, 2020. It was one of the Black Lives Matter protests across the country following the death of George Floyd. Taking place outside the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino on … Continue reading Shay Mikalonis biography: 13 things about Las Vegas cop shot during George Floyd protest

Minneapolis cops: Derek Chauvin stripped George Floyd of dignity, life

A group of 14 Minneapolis Police Department officers is disowning Derek Michael Chauvin, 44, who is charged with African-American man George Floyd's murder. The officers wrote a public letter, which was issued on June 11, 2020. “Like us, Derek Chauvin took an oath to hold the sanctity of life most precious,” the officers wrote in … Continue reading Minneapolis cops: Derek Chauvin stripped George Floyd of dignity, life

Piers Morgan: Defunding the police will get Donald Trump re-elected

Police brutality in the United States can be solved by defunding the police, protesters are suggesting. According to Piers Morgan, 55, this idea will do more harm than good but it will benefit Donald Trump, 73. If the government defunds the police, police budgets will be reduced and will be reallocated to public health, housing, … Continue reading Piers Morgan: Defunding the police will get Donald Trump re-elected

Thomas Lane now with wife after posting $750,000 bail

Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, was freed from the Hennepin Country Jail in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States at around 4:00 p.m. on June 10, 2020. The former Minneapolis Police Department officer accepted $750,000 cash bail with conditions. Lane is planning to file a motion to dismiss the charges against him and his next hearing is scheduled … Continue reading Thomas Lane now with wife after posting $750,000 bail

Martin Gugino faces 5 allegations, deletes social media accounts

Martin Gugino, 75, joined the protest at Buffalo City Hall at 65 Niagara Square in Buffalo, New York, United States on June 4, 2020. It was described as one of the peaceful Black Lives Matter protests following George Floyd's fatal arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA on May 25, 2020. Buffalo Police Department officers Robert McCabe, … Continue reading Martin Gugino faces 5 allegations, deletes social media accounts

George Floyd blamed by Thomas Lane’s lawyer; Eyewitnesses are guilty, too?

Representing Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, Earl Gray, 66, had a heated conversation with Chris Cuomo on "Cuomo Prime Time Monday" on June 8, 2020. The lawyer tried to blame George Floyd for not following orders during his fatal arrest and the bystanders for not stepping in. Both Lane and Gray are from Saint Paul, Minnesota, … Continue reading George Floyd blamed by Thomas Lane’s lawyer; Eyewitnesses are guilty, too?

Earl Gray: Thomas Lane is a man of compassion

Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, is one of the most hated Americans today due to his involvement in the fatal arrest of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American security guard. To defend Lane, his lawyer Earl Gray, 76, is doing his best to humanize his client. "He's a man of compassion," Gray said of Lane in an … Continue reading Earl Gray: Thomas Lane is a man of compassion

Candace Owens uses Asian-Americans’ success to question white privilege

Candace Amber Owens Farmer, 31, who is professionally known as Candace Owens, has a question to people who believe that white privilege exists. The Blexit founder took to Twitter to challenge the concept on June 9, 2020. White privilege refers to the societal privilege that benefits white people like former Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek … Continue reading Candace Owens uses Asian-Americans’ success to question white privilege

Derek Chauvin’s bail set at $1.25 million; Did the ex-Minneapolis cop enter a plea?

Derek Michael Chauvin, 44, of Minnesota, United States had his first court appearance on June 8, 2020. On the same day, the former Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer had his bail set at $1.25 million. Charged with murdering George Floyd, Chauvin is facing charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter and had not entered … Continue reading Derek Chauvin’s bail set at $1.25 million; Did the ex-Minneapolis cop enter a plea?

CrossFit loses Reebok partnership over George Floyd, COVID-19 tweet

The partnership deal between Reebok and CrossFit HQ will end before 2021. The deal will not be renewed because of a tweet about George Floyd and the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. "Recent events including the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Manuel Ellis, Tony McDade, James Scurlock, and Ahmaud Arbery testify to the racial injustice … Continue reading CrossFit loses Reebok partnership over George Floyd, COVID-19 tweet