10 Aug LeBron James Turns Focus to Criminal Justice Reform
LeBron James isn't new to activism, but his new Protect Our People campaign aims to specifically address criminal justice reform.
George Floyd Tag
19 Jul Explainer: What United States Crime Rates Can and Can’t Tell Us
Before unpacking any new discussion of crime rates in America, it’s helpful to know the methodology used to identify crime rates in the report and how that data compares with previous reports.
25 May George Floyd and Criminal Justice Reform: One Year Later
On May 25, 2020 former officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. Video of the incident sparked nationwide protests and public demand for justice reform. One year later, Floyd’s name has become synonymous with criminal justice reform, from new laws that ban chokeholds to omnibus bills
01 May Explainer: Will Chauvin Appeal his Convictions?
Chauvin was convicted of two murder counts and one manslaughter count, but an appeal, as well as other investigations, are sure to come.
21 Apr Chauvin Verdict Rare, Important Example of Police Accountability
Something extraordinarily rare happened yesterday: the Chauvin verdict. It's just the 7th murder conviction for a police killing since 2005.
15 Apr Chauvin Defense Raises Questions About Police Training, Use-of-Force
Witnesses have called it murder. Derek Chauvin, the officer charged with Floyd’s death, calls it reasonable use of force. Now, his defense is arguing that Chauvin did what he was trained to do. In other words, the defense maintains that the police department trained Chauvin
22 Mar Minneapolis to Pay $27 Million to George Floyd’s Family In Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleged that officers Chavin, Thao, Lane, and Kueng violated Floyd's Fourth Amendment rights. It claimed that the officers used "unjustified, excessive, illegal and deadly force" during the arrest.
05 Mar How The House’s George Floyd Bill Would Change Law Enforcement
On March 4, the House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Here's what could change if it becomes a law.