Death of George Floyd

John Lewis says video of George Floyd's killing made him cry

Civil rights icon John Lewis said Thursday that the video of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minnesota “made me cry.”

June 4, 2020 10:49am EDT

Police officer prays with protester in 'touching' photo

An image of hope in turbulent times shows a police officer praying with a protester in Tennessee.

June 4, 2020 12:31am EDT

George Floyd friends happy to see charges, but wait for conviction

Cyril White knew Floyd for more than 25 years, coaching him in basketball at one point. White is now preparing his speech to share at the 46-year-old's funeral in Houston on Tuesday.

June 4, 2020 12:03am EDT

Mural honoring George Floyd goes up in southwest Atlanta

Tributes honoring George Floyd have popped up around the country.

June 3, 2020 11:46pm EDT

'Wow man': Lebron James responds to Drew Brees saying he'll 'never agree' with anthem protest

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stayed true on his stance against players kneeling during the national anthem when the season starts.

June 3, 2020 11:44pm EDT

Gainesville police say mostly peaceful protests despite vandalism to police cars

Several suspects are in custody after police said they vandalized city property following peaceful protests in Gainesville.

June 3, 2020 11:38pm EDT

Georgia governor: No more National Guard troops for now

Georgia’s governor warned Tuesday that he would “do whatever is necessary” to prevent more violence following protests over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, but he ruled out calling up more National Guard troops or law enforcement officials for now.

June 3, 2020 11:21pm EDT

George Floyd autopsy report reveals he was coronavirus survivor

George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.

June 3, 2020 11:16pm EDT

200+ Atlanta lawyers offer pro bono legal services to arrested protesters

Protests this week remained peaceful in Atlanta, but several protesters were still taken into custody.

June 3, 2020 10:50pm EDT

Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest

UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades.

June 3, 2020 10:42pm EDT

'I promise you. I love you.' An officer and protester connect during demonstration

“I promise you. I love you.” That's the promise a white officer made to a black woman at the Atlanta protests -- a promise to get her home safely.

June 3, 2020 10:04pm EDT

Athens mayor, commissioners call for the relocation of Confederate monument

From Virginia to Alabama to Georgia, local governments have started to remove Confederate monuments amid the growing call for anti-racism.

June 3, 2020 9:57pm EDT

Family of George Floyd 'deeply gratified' by news of additional charges

Officials announced Wednesday that former officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with both third and second-degree murder, and the other officers involved in George Floyd's arrest have been charged. The attorney for Floyd's family called this "a bittersweet moment."

June 3, 2020 9:17pm EDT

Street disturbances spur gun sales in metro Atlanta

At a giant Smyrna gun store, 50 buyers were already in line before the Adventure Outdoors store opened on Wednesday.

June 3, 2020 9:12pm EDT

‘He tries to divide us’: Mattis blasts Trump in letter, suggests president is threat to Constitution

Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis did not mince words when speaking out against President Donald Trump’s decision to threaten to deploy the military amid ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

June 3, 2020 9:11pm EDT

3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has upgraded the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and filed charges against the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death.

June 3, 2020 8:40pm EDT

Thousands march, kneel, sing 'Amazing Grace' peacefully in Washington

Protests were largely peaceful and the nation’s streets were calmer than they have been in days since the killing of George Floyd set off demonstrations that at times brought violence and destruction along with pleas to stop police brutality and injustice against African Americans.

June 3, 2020 8:02pm EDT

Pentagon-Trump clash breaks open over military and protests

President Donald Trump’s Pentagon chief shot down his idea of using troops to quell protests Wednesday but then reversed course on pulling part of the 82nd Airborne Division off standby in an extraordinary clash between the U.S. military and its commander in chief.

June 3, 2020 7:43pm EDT

Atlanta's mayor responds to challenge from former President Obama

Atlanta’s mayor has two words in response to the call-to-action from former President Barack Obama on use-of-force policies: challenge accepted.

June 3, 2020 7:38pm EDT

Obama speaks on George Floyd protests, urges mayors to review use-of-force policies with communities

Obama highlighted how most of the needed reforms take place on the local level, while urging the nation to use current momentum drawn from the protests to drive effective change.

June 3, 2020 5:59pm EDT