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Mississippi judge declares mistrial for 2 white men charged in attack on Black FedEx driver

A Mississippi judge has cited police errors in declaring a mistrial for two white men accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx employee who was making a delivery.

Trial begins for 2 white Mississippi men charged with shooting at Black FedEx driver

Attorneys made brief opening arguments Tuesday in the trial of two white men in Mississippi who are accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver who had dropped off a package at a home.

Tom Durden, Georgia DA who ordered takeover of stalled Ahmaud Arbery investigation, dies at 66

The longtime Georgia prosecutor who called in state investigators to build a case against the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery has died.

Ahmaud Arbery's killers deny racist motives in appeals

Three white men sentenced to prison in the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery are asking an appeals court to throw out their federal hate crime convictions.

Garland: Justice Dept.'s civil rights work is key priority

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland says the early work of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division meant confronting white supremacists who were intimidating Black voters, and the division's work remains urgent 65 years later amid a surge of hate crimes.

Chauvin moved to Arizona federal pen in George Floyd killing

Derek Chauvin has been moved from a Minnesota state prison where he was often held in solitary confinement to a medium-security federal prison in Arizona, where the former police officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing may be held under less restrictive conditions.

Town honors Ahmaud Arbery day after end of hate crimes case

Ahmaud Arbery is being honored by his hometown after stiff sentences for hate crimes against the white men who chased and killed him.

Father, son get life for hate crime in Ahmaud Arbery’s death

The white father and son convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting after they chased the 25-year-old Black man through a Georgia neighborhood have been sentenced to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime.

Breonna Taylor supporters relieved by charges against police

Louisville activists who put in long hours protesting the death of Breonna Taylor at the hands of police say they felt relief this week when federal officials charged four officers.

Lawyer: Arbery shooter fears he'll be killed in state prison

The man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery after chasing him in a Georgia neighborhood says he's afraid fellow inmates will kill him if he's sent to a state prison to serve a life sentence for murder.

Kansas equity efforts bring little change after George Floyd

Elected leaders in Kansas convened community groups and held town hall conversations after demonstrators protested George Floyd’s death statewide.

Ex-Oklahoma officers charged in fatal shooting of Black man

Two former Oklahoma police officers have been charged with first-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Black man in December while responding to a 911 call of an alleged protective order violation.

After Arbery killing, 16 calls between DA, shooter's dad

Georgia prosecutors say the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery was followed by 16 phone calls between the local district attorney and a former employee later convicted of murder in the shooting.

Louisville mayor's race plays out amid lingering tensions

Louisville's mayoral race is taking place in a city roiled by racial tension, a spike in gun violence and deep misgivings many harbor about the Louisville police department.

Arbery killers' sentencing for hate crimes moved to August

A federal judge has postponed sentencing for the white men convicted of hate crimes in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery until Aug. 8.

Arbery's killers scheduled for August hate crimes sentencing

Sentencing is set for Aug. 1 for three white men convicted of federal hate crimes for chasing and killing Black man Ahmaud Arbery.

NBA at 75: 2010s featured seismic shifts on, off the court

Two of the NBA’s most significant dynasties emerged in the second decade of the 2000s.

EXPLAINER: What's behind the new federal anti-lynching law?

The history of racial violence in the U.S. is the backdrop as President Joe Biden signs the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act into law.

EXPLAINER: What's behind federal anti-lynching legislation?

The history of racial violence in the U.S. is the backdrop as President Joe Biden is expected to sign the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act into law.

Breonna Taylor’s family, supporters sustain push for justice

Breonna Taylor’s family has joined with demonstrators and other supporters to honor the two-year anniversary of the Black woman’s passing in a botched police raid.

Breonna Taylor's family, protesters upset over acquittal

The acquittal of an ex-Louisville officer tied to the botched drug raid that ended with Breonna Taylor’s death is stirring the frustrations of her family and protesters.

Ex-officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid

A Kentucky jury has cleared a former police officer who fired shots during the 2020 drug raid that ended with Breonna Taylor’s death.

Jury foreman: Ahmaud Arbery killers showed `so much hatred'

The Black man who served as foreman of the jury that returned hate crime convictions against the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery says he believes the verdicts show no one is above the law.

For 3 more officers at Floyd killing, jury says: Guilty

The three Minneapolis police officers alongside Derek Chauvin at the scene of George Floyd’s killing offered a variety of reasons why they weren’t to blame, including experience, bad training and the supposed threat of angry bystanders.

For world, Floyd's death was about race. Why not the trials?

For people around the world, the killing of George Floyd was about race.

Trayvon Martin, 10 years later: Teen's death changes nation

The killing of Trayvon Martin at the hands of a stranger still reverberates 10 years later -- in protest, in partisanship, in racial reckoning and reactionary response, in social justice and social media.

Ahmaud Arbery's hometown hopes for change after convictions

Back-to-back convictions of the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have bolstered civil rights activists who viewed the case as a test of the criminal justice system.

Ex-officer charged in Breonna Taylor raid begins trial

Nearly two years after the botched police raid that killed Breonna Taylor, the only officer facing criminal charges is standing trial.

Jury ends 1st day, no verdict for 3 cops in Floyd killing

Jurors at the federal trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights went home Wednesday without reaching a verdict.

Arbery killers convicted of federal hate crimes in his death

The three white men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting have been found guilty of federal hate crimes.

Prosecutor: 3 cops in Floyd killing 'chose to do nothing'

A prosecutor says three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights “chose to do nothing” as Officer Derek Chauvin squeezed the life out of Floyd.

Jury adjourns for day without verdict in Ahmaud Arbery case

A jury in Georgia has adjourned without a verdict in the federal hate crimes trial over the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

Witnesses recall racist comments by men in Arbery killing

Witnesses in the federal hate crimes trial of the men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery say they recall racist statements by two of the defendants.

Arbery not seen stealing, cop told hate crime defendants

A police officer testifying at the hate crimes trial of three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery says he told two of the defendants just days before the shooting that there was evidence the young Black man had done anything worse than trespassing.

Wallace grudgingly relives 2020 turmoil in new Netflix doc

Bubba Wallace revisits his role in the national racial reckoning in an upcoming Netflix documentary.

FBI: Defendants in Arbery killing used repeated racial slurs

An FBI intelligence analyst is going through dozens of text messages and social media posts in which two of the three men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery repeatedly used racial slurs.

`I felt guilty': Neighbors recall Arbery's killing in court

Neighbors of the three white men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery testified at the trio's federal hate crimes trial about how the killing shook up their otherwise quite neighborhood.

Prosecutor: Arbery's killers known to use racist slurs

A federal prosecutor says the three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery had all expressed negative views toward Black people and used racist slurs in the past.

S Carolina push to be 49th state with hate crime law stalls

South Carolina remains one of only two states without a hate-crimes law, and proponents worry that efforts in the Legislature are stalling to increase penalties for crimes committed against minorities and others victimized by prejudice.

Judge in Arbery death federal trial to seat jury Monday

The federal judge presiding over the hate crimes trial in the death of Ahmaud Arbery says she plans to seat a jury Monday, and expects attorneys to make their opening statements as well.

Hate crime probe sought in Mississippi attempted shooting

Attorneys for a Black delivery driver are calling for a federal hate crimes investigation into the attempted shooting of the driver in Mississippi.

Black colleges alarmed by bomb threats, but undeterred

Numerous historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S. temporarily locked down their campuses last week in response to at least 17 threats of bombs and gun violence.

Jury selection begins in hate crimes trial for Arbery death

Jury selection has started in the federal hate crimes trial of the three men already convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery.

Arbery killers' failed pleas may complicate hate crime trial

Three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery are heading for a second trial in federal court, where jury selection could be complicated by failed plea bargains in the case.

Arbery’s shooter withdraws guilty plea on hate crime charge

The man convicted of murder for shooting Ahmaud Arbery is withdrawing his guilty plea on a federal hate crime charge.

Greg McMichael won’t plead to hate crime in Arbery death

The man who initiated the deadly chased that led to the killing of Ahmaud Arbery says he won't plead guilty to a federal hate crime charge.

Justice Department won't reopen probe into Tamir Rice death

The Justice Department says it will not reopen the federal investigation into the 2014 death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was shot to death by Cleveland police.

Jury questioning delayed in case related to Breonna Taylor

The questioning of potential jurors has been delayed for the trial of a former Kentucky police officer involved in a botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor.

Judge rejects plea deal for man who killed Ahmaud Arbery

A federal judge has rejected a plea agreement that would have averted a hate crimes trial for the man convicted of murder for shooting Ahmaud Arbery.

Jury selection starts in lone trial over Breonna Taylor raid

Hundreds of potential jurors gathered at a Kentucky courthouse to learn whether they could be chosen for the only criminal trial over the botched police raid that left Breonna Taylor dead.

Judge denies media ban ahead of cop's trial over Taylor raid

A judge has denied a request from a Louisville police officer who took part in the deadly 2020 raid on Breonna Taylor’s home to bar the media from part of his upcoming trial.

A year after SC inmate's death, family still seeking charges

The family of a mentally ill Black man who died after South Carolina jail employees repeatedly stunned him and then kneeled on his back until he stopped breathing is still seeking criminal charges.

Georgia deputy suspended over Facebook comment about Arbery

A Georgia sheriff’s deputy has been suspended and faces being fired over comments posted on social media after a judge sentenced three white men to life imprisonment in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

Hate crimes trial in Arbery killing will put racism up front

The three white men sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery will soon face standing trial a second time.

Three Rivers Showdown: James River defeats Glenvar on the hardwoods

In what was a close game throughout, the Knights outlasted the Highlanders 50-47.

Would you pay for a taco subscription?

Bridget and Lindsey discuss the popularity of Wordle, Taco Bell’s new subscription service, and twins born in separate years!

Flashback Friday: Jan. 7, 2022

We look back at some fun moments from the week.

Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son

Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old Black man.

News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.

We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.

EXPLAINER: Are more defendants testifying at trial?

Defendants spoke directly to jurors in a series of recent high-profile trials, defying conventional wisdom that the risks of a client taking the stand usually outweigh the benefits.

In Ronald Greene's death, a mother's defiant quest for truth

Mona Hardin is haunted by the body-camera images of her son Ronald Greene being punched, stunned and dragged by Louisiana State Police.

Jan. 7 sentencing set for men convicted in Arbery killing

A judge in coastal Georgia has set a sentencing date early next year for the three men convicted of murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

Florida law school creates Ben Crump social justice center

A South Florida law school says it is creating a social justice center named after Ben Crump, the Black civil rights attorney who has gained national prominence representing victims of police brutality and vigilante violence.

Their own words may have doomed men who killed Ahmaud Arbery

The video of Ahmaud Arbery’s shotgun death was a shocking piece of evidence that suddenly brought the Black man’s killing into the national consciousness.

Ahmaud Arbery's mom: Thankful for justice and son's legacy

Ahmaud Arbery's mother says she is thankful for justice, but says the murder convictions of the men who cornered and killed her son won't bring him back.

These 5 wines will pair best with your Thanksgiving dinner

Stub from CorkEnvy joins us with a few wines that pair well with a big turkey feast.

Celebrating Thanksgiving with man’s best friend

Bridget speaks with Host, John O’Hurley and Expert Analyst, David Frei ahead of the 20th Annual National Dog Show Presented By Purina.

Ice Bumper Cars take over the Berglund Center

Bridget checks out the Ice Bumper Cars at the Berglund Center!

EXPLAINER: Convictions in the Arbery death trial; now what?

The killing got captured on video and shared around the world.

All 3 men charged in Arbery’s death convicted of murder

Three men have been convicted of murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

EXPLAINER: What instructions did jury get in Arbery death?

Before the jurors in the trial of the three men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery retired to the jury room to begin their deliberations, the judge read them specific instructions on the law that’s applicable to this case.

Jury gets case of white men charged in Ahmaud Arbery's death

Jurors in the case of three white men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery deliberated for about six hours without reaching a verdict.

Attorneys make final case to jurors in Ahmaud Arbery's death

Attorneys made a final push to persuade the jury in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, the 25-year-old Black man who was fatally shot last year while running in Georgia.

In Kenosha and beyond, guns become more common on US streets

Across much of the United States, it has become increasingly acceptable for Americans to walk the streets with firearms, either carried openly or legally concealed.

Subdivision's social posts reflected fear before Arbery shot

Months before Ahmaud Arbery was killed, shooter Travis McMichael posted a simple, chilling response to a Facebook post about a suspected car burglary on his Georgia neighborhood: “Arm up.”.

Trial takeaways: Arbery’s killer testifies; pastors rally

The man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery took the witness stand to tell jurors he pulled the trigger fearing for his own life.

Attorney likens Arbery rally to `lynching' of defendants

A defense attorney in the murder trial over Ahmaud Arbery's death is likening a large courthouse rally supporting the slain Black man's family to a “public lynching” of the white defendants.

Defense lawyer in Arbery slaying known for pushing limits

When a defense attorney in the trial of three men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery called for Black pastors to be barred from the courtroom, shock and outrage rippled across the country.

EXPLAINER: What are the charges in Ahmaud Arbery's killing?

Jurors in the trial of the three men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery must decide whether one or all of them is guilty of murder.

Black pastors rally outside trial over Arbery's killing

Hundreds of pastors are rallying at the Georgia courthouse where three white men are on trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

Defense attorneys rest their cases at Arbery death trial

Defense attorneys for the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery rested Thursday after calling a total of seven witnesses.

Call to remove Black pastors adds to agony in Arbery's town

Race was always going to be at the forefront of the trial of three white men in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery.

Man who shot Arbery testifies: 'He had my gun. He struck me'

The man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery has testified at his murder trial that the 25-year-old Black man forced him to make a split-second “life or death” decision by attacking him and grabbing his shotgun.

Prosecution rests in trial of men who chased Ahmaud Arbery

Prosecutors have rested their case in the trial of three white men charged with chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery as the Black man ran in their neighborhood.

Tensions flare in Arbery death trial as Jesse Jackson visits

A judge is denying requests to declare a mistrial in the case of three white men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery.

EXPLAINER: What is the defense strategy in Arbery killing?

Georgia's citizen's arrest and self-defense laws are key to the defense strategy in the trial of the three white men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

Arbery trial: Grim photos, police testimony dominate Week 1

Jurors in the trial of three white men charged in Ahmaud Arbery’s killing saw graphic photos of the shotgun wounds that killed him.

Officer: Ahmaud Arbery would have received trespass warning

A police officer says he would have given Ahmaud Arbery a warning for trespassing inside the unfinished home from which the young Black man was seen running before he was chased and fatally shot.

Attorney: No more `Black pastors' in court for Arbery case

An attorney for one of three white men standing trial in the death of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia says he doesn't want “any more Black pastors” in the courtroom.

Videos of Ahmaud Arbery roaming vacant home shown to jury

Jurors in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's death are watching security camera videos from a home under construction that the 25-year-old Black man was seen running from before he was fatally shot.

Defendant: Ahmaud Arbery 'trapped like a rat' before slaying

One of the three white men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery told police they had the 25-year-old Black man “trapped like a rat” before he was fatally shot.

Testimony: Ahmaud Arbery slaying defendant changed his story

The man who initiated the chase that ended in Ahmaud Arbery's death rapidly changed his story to police on why he suspected Arbery was a criminal.

Graphic photos of Ahmaud Arbery's wounds shown to jury

Jurors in a Georgia courtroom have been shown graphic crime scene photos of the gunshot wounds that killed Ahmaud Arbery.

EXPLAINER: How the Arbery trial got a nearly all-white jury

The long-standing practice of allowing attorneys to dismiss prospective jurors without giving a reason has come under intense criticism.

Attorneys present jurors with dueling portraits of Arbery

Prosecutors and defense attorneys are presenting dueling portraits of Ahmaud Arbery to jurors.

Arbery death trial dominated by race before it even begins

The trial hasn't even started and yet issues of race are at the forefront of the case in which three white men are charged with murder for chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery.

One Black juror, 11 whites to hear trial over Arbery slaying

The judge in the trial of three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery has declined to override decisions in jury selection that left just one Black juror on the final panel of 12.

EXPLAINER: Why Arbery slaying video will be 'star witness'

It's hard to overstate the importance that the video of Ahmaud Arbery's slaying will during the trial of the men who chased and shot him.

Potential jurors see racism behind Ahmaud Arbery's slaying

Potential jurors see racism behind Ahmaud Arbery's slaying

Some people questioned during jury selection about the killing of Ahmaud Arbery have said he was “racially profiled” by the white men who chased and shot him.

Ahead of Rittenhouse trial, race seen as underlying issue

Ahead of Rittenhouse trial, race seen as underlying issue

Kyle Rittenhouse, the aspiring police officer who gunned down three people in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during a protest last summer against racism and police brutality, is white.

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