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16.05.2022 / 21:29

Buffalo mass shooting was act of domestic terrorism, attorney for victim’s family says

Buffalo supermarket mass shooting said the incident was an “act of domestic terrorism.”“What happened on Saturday was an act of domestic terrorism,” Benjamin Crump said Monday during a press conference. “We have to define it as such.” Buffalo supermarket mass shooting — Here’s what we know so far On Saturday, 18-year-old Payton Gendron was arrested and accused of killing at least 10 and injuring three at Tops Friendly Market in a predominantly Black neighbourhood in Buffalo, N.Y.Investigators believe Gendron specifically researched the demographics of the population around the supermarket before targetting it.The shooting is currently being investigated as a federal hate crime and a case of racially-motivated violent extremism.Gendron allegedly wrote a 180-page manifesto before the attack outlining his racist views, including the “Great Replacement” conspiracy theory that asserts whites are being replaced by minorities in the U.S.

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Missouri teenager shot while picking up siblings at wrong house, police say

Police lights are pictured in an undated file image. KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A teenager picking up his siblings at the wrong home in Missouri was shot by a homeowner in a possible case of mistaken identity, according to authorities. Officers were called to the reported shooting just before 10 p.m.

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Teen in mall fight faults cops for handcuffing Black youth

BRIDGWATER, N.J. - A New Jersey teen involved in a mall fight says police were wrong to treat him differently than the other youth involved in the altercation, who is Black.Video posted online last week shows an officer tackling and handcuffing the Black 14-year-old at the Bridgewater Commons Mall. A second officer pushes the 15-year-old onto a couch but doesn't restrain him.The incident has prompted an internal affairs investigation and calls for disciplining the officers.

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Kim Potter Verdict: Daunte Wright's family responds to guilty verdict

guilty verdict of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter, who was found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the deadly traffic stop shooting of Wright.The family of Daunte Wright celebrates outside the Hennepin County Courthouse after the verdict was announced in the trial of former police officer Kim Potter in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on December 23, 2021.

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Attorneys for families of teens shot, killed by Brevard deputy seek DOJ investigation

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Attorneys representing the families of two teens killed in a Brevard deputy-involved shooting are calling on the Department of Justice in a lawsuit to investigate the shooting and policies at the sheriff’s office.

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Benjamin Crump to visit Cocoa, calls for Justice Department investigation into ‘justifiable’ shootings

COCOA, Fla. – Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump said he’ll be visiting Brevard on Friday for a press conference aimed at asking the U.S. Justice Department to review the deputy-involved shooting of two Cocoa teens.

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Investigation: Florida school resource officers are not required to undergo juvenile-specific training

ORLANDO, Fla. – Caught in a crisis, communities often turn to law enforcement.

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Famed attorney Benjamin Crump representing student slammed by Osceola County deputy

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump is now representing an Osceola County high school student who was caught on video being slammed to the ground by a school resource officer.

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Gregory Edwards’ family sues West Melbourne officers who arrested combat veteran before his death

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The family of Gregory Edwards filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking punitive damages against the West Melbourne police officers who arrested the combat veteran leading up to his death in the Brevard County Jail.The City of West Melbourne is also listed as a defendant in the civil suit.Margarita Rodriguez-Bonilla is listed as the successor and personal representative of Edwards’ estate, according to court documents. She is being represented by notable civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, who previously represented the family of George Floyd and Trayvon Martin.[TRENDING: This woman received the first COVID-19 vaccine | Judge scolds theme park trespasser | Chuck Yeager dies at 97]Edwards, a U.S.

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Florida deputy on leave after video shows him shoving Black man

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A white Florida sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after he was caught on camera shoving a handcuffed 19-year-old Black man against a wall outside a fast food restaurant.In the cellphone video, which was tweeted by Florida-based civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, Kevin Wygant asserts his First Amendment right to the Palm Beach County deputy, asking, “I don't have the freedom of speech to you?"The deputy, identified by news outlets as Deputy Charles Rhoads, responds, “not to us you don't," and pushes him face first against a wall and uses an expletive.Police can’t take away your 1st amendment right to freedom of speech! This Palm Beach cop arrested Kevin after he witnessed a fight & said “I’ll

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George Floyd wrongful death lawsuit filed against Minneapolis, MPD officers

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - George Floyd's family attorney Benjamin Crump and his co-counsel are announcing a federal civil rights wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis and its police officers Wednesday. Crump is announcing the lawsuit at noon with co-counsel Antonio Romanucci.Floyd died on May 25 while being detained by Minneapolis police officers.

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Attorney for family of George Floyd announces civil lawsuit against Minneapolis, MPD officers

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Details announced for massive 'Get Your Knee Off Our Necks' march for police reform in Washington

WASHINGTON - Details were announced Tuesday for a planned August march on Washington, D.C. for criminal justice reform, an event that will be attended by Rev.

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George Floyd's funeral service is held in Houston

HOUSTON - George Floyd, the black man who was killed in Minneapolis police custody two weeks ago, will be laid to rest today in Pearland, Texas.It's a day Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially proclaimed "George Perry Floyd, Jr. Day."The funeral service, which has been paid for by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather, will be held at The Fountain of Praise Church in southwest Houston beginning at 11 a.m.Rev.

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George Floyd's family's lawyer believes murder charge should be changed to first degree

George Floyd's family's lawyer, Benjamin Crump, appeared on Good Morning Britain today and spoke to hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid.

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George Floyd Memorial: Rev Al Sharpton Encourages World to Stand in Silence for 8 Minutes and 46 Seconds

Following days of nationwide protests, George Floyd's family and friends will now get to celebrate his life.

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George Floyd Memorial: Rev Al Sharpton Encourages World to Stand in Silence

Following days of nationwide protests, George Floyd's family and friends will now get to celebrate his life.

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George Floyd's Family Honors Him at Memorial: 'It's Amazing to See How Many Hearts He's Touched'

Following days of nationwide protests, George Floyd's family and friends will now get to celebrate his life.

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George Floyd memorial service: List of speakers, order of service

Artists painted a mural of George Floyd, who died after being arrested by police, outside of Cup Foods near where the incident happened.

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3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against now-fired Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd and also charging the three other officers involved, according to U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

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Family of George Floyd visits site of his death, memorial in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The family of George Floyd visited Minneapolis Wednesday to see the intersection where he was pinned to the ground by police.

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