Federal jury says Brett Hankison used excessive force during raid in which Black medical technician was fatally shot. Case sparked huge protests against racial disparities in policing in US.
Tou Thao held back a small crowd of bystanders while Chauvin and two other officers were subduing Floyd, who police suspected of using a counterfeit $20 bill at a nearby store.
The US president expressed optimism that the verdict could mark a 'moment of significant change' for a nation he said had not done enough to confront racial injustice.
Floyd, 46, was killed in a brutal abuse of police force on 25 May 2020 during an arrest after a store clerk alleged he had passed a counterfeit 20 dollar bill in Minneapolis.
Gallup poll gives the most historical perspective, measuring Trump against his last 12 predecessors, going back to Harry S Truman. Obama left office with a 59% approval rating.
Grand Slam champ Naomi Osaka was among the sportspersons protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake who was shot in the back 7 times by police in Wisconsin.
News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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