Closing arguments are set to begin Monday, after which the racially diverse jury will begin its deliberations.
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Former Minnesota police officer charged in fatal shooting of Black man
The manslaughter charge against Kim Potter was filed three days after Daunte Wright, 20, was killed during a traffic stop.
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Decision expected on charges for officer who shot Black motorist
The police chief has said he believes the officer, a 26-year veteran, mistakenly grabbed her gun when she was reaching for her Taser.
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Officers could have stopped restraining Floyd, duty sergeant testifies
Earlier Thursday, prosecutors put George Floyd’s girlfriend on the stand in an effort to humanize him in front of the jury in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin.
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Proposed law would require Maine schools to teach African American history
The measure, which would also require schools to teach about the history of genocide, comes as states across the U.S. are examining how they’re teaching about racial and social injustice.
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Bill would require Maine police to collect demographic data for all traffic stops
It’s the third time the Legislature will take up a measure that requires data collection as a tool for preventing racial profiling.
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Mainers mark MLK Day with calls to action, online observance
A daylong webinar series explores racial equity in Maine; Gov. Janet Mills and other elected officials honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Teen charged in Kenosha shootings due back in Illinois court
Kyle Rittenhouse’s attorneys are fighting efforts to send him to Wisconsin to stand trial on homicide charges.
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Justice Department threatens funds to NYC, Seattle and Portland over unrest
An attempt at any cuts will likely be met with immediate legal challenges.
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Pending bills offer opportunities to address racial equity in Maine, commission advises
A new permanent commission set up to examine the status of racial, indigenous and tribal populations says racial equity should be a central consideration for all new laws in Maine.