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President has pledged to overhaul criminal justice system but must corral deeply divided lawmakers
Biden hails verdict on ex-police officer as potential ‘giant step forward’ in fight against injustice
Celebration laced with recognition that conviction is but a starting point for broader change
President says he hopes conviction will serve as ‘giant step’ towards racial justice in the US
Officers who kill black people tend to avoid prosecution and are usually acquitted by US juries
Congresswoman said protesters should ‘get more confrontational’ if ex-officer is acquitted of George Floyd’s murder
Country braces for verdict in high-profile case of former police officer charged with killing George Floyd
Death of 20-year old black man comes as Minnesota braces for verdict in trial of Derek Chauvin
Mayor appeals for calm after second night of protests near Derek Chauvin trial in Minneapolis
Police chief says Daunte Wright’s death involved ‘accidental’ use of gun instead of Taser
The world is watching the court case of the former police officer accused of murdering George Floyd
Testimony comes as Derek Chauvin’s lawyers and prosecutors wrangle over cause of fatality
Jurors hear testimony over cause of death in trial of former police officer charged with murder
Respect for religious beliefs must come with protection for free speech and a balanced education
Caught between tough-talking ministers and human rights advocates, forces are struggling to get balance right
Atlanta-based companies take more forceful stand after black business leaders urge action
UK commission set up after BLM protests acknowledges ‘overt and outright’ racism still persistent, though advances made
Prosecution and defence offer competing narratives on cause of death that sparked global outrage
The video of George Floyd’s death that captured the world’s attention will be just one factor in jurors’ decision
Activists try to enlist corporate America in campaign against electoral bills in Georgia
President highlights increase in discrimination on trip to Atlanta in wake of shootings
Police say attacks on massage parlour and spas that killed eight people were co-ordinated
Finding impartial jury is challenge in killing that rocked Minneapolis and resonated around world
Resolution of civil case comes as police officer stands trial for death that led to protests
Minneapolis braces for trial over death that sparked global protests against racial injustice
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