Harrowing video of George Floyd’s death helped prosecution secure rare conviction of police officer
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
Police shooting has sparked protests miles from Minneapolis trial in George Floyd killing
Warren Buffett, BlackRock and Goldman among those opposed to ‘any discriminatory legislation or measures’
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
MBA programmes are improving access for minority groups, but considerable barriers remain
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
Atlanta-based companies take more forceful stand after black business leaders urge action
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Prosecution and defence offer competing narratives on cause of death that sparked global outrage
Transracial adoptees look for a sense of belonging as they are targeted by racist hate in the US
The video of George Floyd’s death that captured the world’s attention will be just one factor in jurors’ decision
Conservatives and liberals increasingly view the world through the lens of group identity
Community has suffered from increase in hate crimes since pandemic began
Police say attacks on massage parlour and spas that killed eight people were co-ordinated
As Republicans in swing states push bills that make it harder to vote, Democrats want to revive a key civil rights law
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