Payton Gendron pleaded guilty to charges including murder and domestic terrorism motivated by hate. He also faces federal charges.
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
Tyre Nichols’ death is the latest example of a minor traffic stop turning deadly, experts say
Tyre Nichols is one of hundreds of people who were killed by police after a traffic stop. Here’s why the routine encounters escalate into violence.
Amir Locke’s family sues Minneapolis 1 year after he was killed in ‘no-knock’ raid
The family of Amir Locke filed a lawsuit against Minneapolis and the police officer who fatally show Locke during a predawn ‘no-knock’ raid last year.
Why is Black History Month in February? How do you celebrate? Everything you need to know.
Here’s what you need to know about the history of Black History Month including how to celebrate appropriately.
DC man faces second-degree murder charge in fatal shooting of 13-year-old, police say
Jason Lewis, a city employee, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of 13-year-old Karon Blake, Washington, DC, police said Tuesday.
2 former Florida police officers face felony charges for allegedly beating homeless man
Officials say two former police officers beat a homeless man and a third person paid him to recant his statement. All three are facing felony charges.
Why are universities banning TikTok? Campuses are limiting use on school devices and Wi-Fi
Universities in Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma are limiting access to TikTok on campus as restrictions spread at the state and federal level.
Black Lives Matter co-founder’s cousin Keenan Anderson dies after LAPD officers use Taser on him
Keenan Anderson, a relative of Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, died hours after police used a Taser on him during a struggle.
Fatal shooting of 13-year-old Karon Blake in DC sparks call for answers
District residents demanded answers Tuesday after 13-year-old Karon Blake was fatally shot by a man police have declined to identify.
A soldier is suing Virginia police over a violent stop. Here’s what to know about the trial.
Army officer Caron Nazario sued Virginia police after video showed officers pull weapons and pepper-spray him in a December 2020 traffic stop.