Death of George Floyd

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

June 4, 2020 10:49am EDT

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.”

Police officer prays with protester in 'touching' photo

June 4, 2020 12:31am EDT

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

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

June 4, 2020 12:03am EDT

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.

Mural honoring George Floyd goes up in southwest Atlanta

June 3, 2020 11:46pm EDT

Tributes honoring George Floyd have popped up around the country.

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

June 3, 2020 11:44pm EDT

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

Gainesville police say mostly peaceful protests despite vandalism to police cars

June 3, 2020 11:38pm EDT

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

Georgia governor: No more National Guard troops for now

June 3, 2020 11:21pm EDT

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.

George Floyd autopsy report reveals he was coronavirus survivor

June 3, 2020 11:16pm EDT

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.

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

June 3, 2020 10:50pm EDT

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

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

June 3, 2020 10:42pm EDT

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.

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

June 3, 2020 10:04pm EDT

“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.

Athens mayor, commissioners call for the relocation of Confederate monument

June 3, 2020 9:57pm EDT

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

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

June 3, 2020 9:17pm EDT

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."

Street disturbances spur gun sales in metro Atlanta

June 3, 2020 9:12pm EDT

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

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

June 3, 2020 9:11pm EDT

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.

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

June 3, 2020 8:40pm EDT

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.

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

June 3, 2020 8:02pm EDT

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.

Pentagon-Trump clash breaks open over military and protests

June 3, 2020 7:43pm EDT

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.

Atlanta's mayor responds to challenge from former President Obama

June 3, 2020 7:38pm EDT

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.

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

June 3, 2020 5:59pm EDT

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.