US Legislatures slow to pass laws limiting use of force
As of August 2018, at least 16 states had passed use-of-force laws, according to the nonpartisan National Conference of State Legislatures.
Floyd family attorney predicts three other Minneapolis police officers will be charged by next week
Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter but the other officers involved in the incident have not had charges brought against them – something Crump suggested he had been told would soon change.
CEOs from Detroit's biggest companies take joint stand against racism
Nine CEOs from Detroit's biggest corporations will give a joint statement against racism Wednesday morning.
Detroit rapper Icewear Vezzo urges protesters to start coming with demands
We talk with Detroit rapper Icewear Vezzo about his new song and the ongoing protests in Detroit.
Minnesota Dept. of Human Rights launches civil rights investigation into Minneapolis Police Department
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights launched a civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department after the death of George Floyd.
Detroit Popcorn Company bought by former owner after DPC president's post, plans to sell to Black investors
The previous owner of Detroit Popcorn Company announced Tuesday he bought the company back after the company's president posted offensive comments referencing the death of George Floyd.
GOP senators offer rare rebuke of Trump on church visit
Most Republicans continued Tuesday to avoid any criticism of President Donald Trump amidst the nationwide protests that have now gone global.
Armed burglary suspect fatally shot by gun shop's owner in South Philadelphia, authorities say
The incident happened at approximately 4:11 a.m. on the 1500 block of Front Street in the Pennsport section of the city.
Black Out Tuesday
In solidarity with the fight for racial equality, FOX 2 is participating in the social media blackout on Tuesday, June 2.
Infectious disease specialists call for an end to tear gas during COVID-19 pandemic
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
DC police officer dragged to his feet by colleagues after kneeling with protesters
The incident occurred during the George Floyd protests on May 31 in Washington, D.C.
Presidents have leeway to use military for domestic purposes
Legal experts say the president does indeed have the authority under the Insurrection Act of 1807 to dispatch the military in states that are unable to put down an insurrection or are defying federal law.
Michigan Democratic Chair: Trump supporters are racists
In a statement, the Michigan Democratic Party Chair wrote "the time for silence is over" and called Trump supporters racists.
Family-ordered autopsy: George Floyd died of asphyxia due to sustained pressure
Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family of George Floyd, held a news conference Monday sharing the results of the separate autopsy the team had called for earlier in the week.
Barr: Law enforcement must ‘dominate’ streets amid protests
U.S. officials vowed to “maximize federal law enforcement presence” in the nation’s capital Monday night after days of violent demonstrations led to fires across Washington and left scores of businesses with broken windows and dozens of police officers injured.
UFC fighter Jon Jones confronts teens during George Floyd protest, confiscates spray can
“This is not the way, we are starting to make a bad situation worse,” Jones wrote on Instagram.
Trump slams governors as 'weak,' urges crackdown on protests
“Most of you are weak,” Trump said. “You have to arrest people.”
Mary Sheffield, Detroit rappers and activists speak at peace rally following weekend protests
Following a tumultuous weekend of protests in Detroit and around the state, another demonstration has been scheduled in the city for 1 p.m. City Councilperson Mary Sheffield will be speaking alongside several well-known community leaders.
No injuries reported, driver arrested after truck drives into crowd of protesters in Minneapolis
UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades.
George Floyd's brother criticizes violent protesters: 'Don’t tear up your town’
Terrence Floyd said he wants justice handed to the officers responsible for his brother's death, but feels violence is not what his sibling would have wanted.