Floyd’s death was captured by a bystander on a wrenching video that galvanized the racial justice movement and continues to ripple a year later.
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Lawmakers may limit use of facial recognition software by police in Maine
A bill sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, would limit police use of facial recognition technology to investigations of only the most serious crimes.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Immigrants in Maine could regain access to health care benefits
Legislation sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland would roll back a 2011 change that prohibited non-citizens from receiving state Medicaid benefits.
Posted inNation / World
Defense expert blames George Floyd’s death on heart trouble
The testimony contradicts prosecution experts who said the Black man succumbed to a lack of oxygen from the way he was pinned down by then-police Officer Derek Chauvin.
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Defense expert says Minneapolis officer was justified in pinning down George Floyd
A former Santa Rosa, California, police officer also appeared to endorse what prosecution witnesses have said is a common misconception: that if someone can talk, he or she can breathe.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Target pledges to spend $2 billion on products, services from Black-owned businesses
Target said it will also step up partnerships with other Black-owned companies in areas such as marketing, construction and facilities management.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Governor signs bill requiring reviews of all legislation for racial impacts
The Legislature will now create a process for evaluating bills for impacts on historically disadvantaged populations.
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Derek Chauvin’s attorney asks for continuance and change of venue in George Floyd case
The attorney for Derek Chauvin said he was ‘gravely concerned’ the $27 million civil settlement announced last week between the city of Minneapolis and the Floyd family has tainted the jury pool.
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Trial for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death moves ahead, for now
A district court judge sayshe wants to hear whether a third-degree murder charge can be added to the counts of second-degree murder and manslaughter against Derek Chauvin.
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Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances, pivots to investing in communities
A financial snapshot shared exclusively with the Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation took in just over $90 million last year.