Defense Pushes to Include Prior Police Encounter with George Floyd

Derek Chauvin’s attorneys argued George Floyd had a pattern of behavior with the police. The State argued the defense must be desperate to stoop to such tactics. Judge Cahill said he saw merit in both arguments. Georgia Fort reports

What is Racial Reckoning: The Arc of Justice?

Right now: Covering the trial of Kim Potter accused of killing Daunte Wright, the community’s reaction, and exploring the changes needed to create a more just society.

Racial Reckoning: The Arc of Justice is a journalism initiative from Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities, KMOJ Radio, and the Minnesota Humanities Center covering the trials of the officers accused of killing George Floyd, the community’s reaction, and exploring the changes needed to create a more just society.