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MEANWHILE more "protecting and serving":
'I'm sick of you all': Angry residents shout down 'corrupt' cops at Minnesota press conference
Judge reinstates pension of Black police officer fired for stopping a white colleague's chokehold
Michigan Man Sues Detroit Police After Wrongful Arrest by Erroneous Facial Recognition Software
Undercover Black Cop Beaten 'Like Rodney King' Shines Light on Racism in St. Louis Police Force
Kenosha cop who shot Jacob Blake in the back returns to active duty without discipline or charges
North Carolina Cops Suspended After Viral Video Shows Brutal Punches to Black Man.

And, on and on and on and on it goes. Endlessly.

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And, on and on and on and on it goes. Endlessly.

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ENDLESSLY is right... maybe even determinedly. In today's news yet ANOTHER ATROCITY of which I won't even post because of the age of yet another victim of questionable practices, maybe outright MURDER by "law enforcement."

MEANWHILE, in a move reminiscent of the bogus directives given by Judge Debra Nelson in the trial of minor-killer George Zimmerman, Judge Peter Cahill presiding over the trial of Floyd's murderer threatened the prosecution with a mistrial should they attempt to introduce new evidence as rebuttal to some bullshit speculation belched up by defense witness (doctor) David Fowler relating to alleged exposure to "vehicle exhaust" or some such nonsense.

So the prosecution, via cross-examination, had to settle for getting Fowler to admit that his testimony was generally BLOWN FROM HIS ARSEHOLE:

Judge in Derek Chauvin Trial Threatens a Mistrial if Prosecution Brings in New Evidence
Prosecution needles Chauvin defense expert's speculation on Floyd's cause of death

BY THE WAY this FOWLer just happens to be the same Fowler being SUED for participating in ANOTHER questionable killing COVER UP. surprise surprise:

Derek Chauvin Defense Witness David Fowler Is Being Sued in Another State for Allegedly Covering Up Black Teen’s Death in Police Custody

ALSO:

Defense’s Own Expert Witness Admits that George Floyd Should Have Been Given ‘Immediate Medical Attention’

AND:

Most say 'not guilty' verdict in Chauvin trial would be step backward for race relations: poll | TheHill
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MEANWHILE:

Daunte Wright's Family Wants Life Sentence for Ex-Cop, Says She's Been Under Charged

Charging Documents Reveal Where Kim Potter Kept Her Taser

Trevor Noah Slams Police for Daunte Wright's Death: 'Cops Think Everything Is a Gun – Except Their Own Gun' (Video)

Ben & Jerry's Blames Daunte Wright Killing on 'White Supremacy'


AND:

Police chief says Army officer not owed apology for pepper-spraying
Black grandmother begs cops not to shoot her bipolar son, so they break her arm: You can walk': cop exclaims. She's suing
One Of The Cops Involved In Breonna Taylor's Death Just Got A Book Deal | HuffPost


WHAT COPS CAN DO... WHEN THEY WANT TO:

White Minnesota man drags police officer beside vehicle without getting tased or killed - Raw Story

People Point to Double Standard After White Man Drags Cop With Car
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While thousands gather in Chicago in protest of another questionable killing by cop the Chauvin defense finally rests with the perp pleading the FIFTH:

Chauvin tells court he won't testify as defense rests its case; closing arguments set for Monday
Chauvin’s Lawyer Uses the “Everything But the Knee” Defense – Mother Jones

MEANWHILE:

Thugs Destroy Memorial for Daunte Wright: Then Brag, 'We Could Have Done Worse'
Tamir Rice's family asks Justice Department to reopen case - CBS News
'God bless': Leaked data shows cop sent fawning message to Kyle Rittenhouse - Raw Story

BLOWBACK:

Attorney General Garland Just Made It Easier for the DOJ to Mandate Police Reforms

Attorney General Merrick Garland has revoked a Trump-era memo that restricted the use of consent decrees, which are often used by federal prosecutors in investigations of police departments.

Garland issued a new memorandum on Friday that lifts some limitations from the use of consent decrees, making it easier for Justice Department prosecutors to address misconduct and abuse in police departments, and mandate reforms.

“This memorandum makes clear that the Department will use all appropriate legal authorities to safeguard civil rights and protect the environment, consistent with longstanding Departmental practice and informed by the expertise of the Department’s career workforce,” Garland said.

During the Obama administration, the then-attorney general often used consent decrees to probe law enforcement, including the police department involved in Ferguson, Missouri, after the killing of Michael Brown. Consent decrees were curtailed by ex-Attorney General Jeff Sessions, just before he resigned in 2018. ​

Simon & Schuster Won’t Distribute Book by Cop Involved in Breonna Taylor’s Killing

Ben Crump Shares Damning Clips Showing How Lenient Police Are With White Suspects

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MORE "PROTECTING AND SERVING":

Fatal Shooting of Hispanic Man in Texas Caught on Video

Boston cop who bragged about ramming protesters with patrol car allowed to return to work

Brooklyn Center protests: Police round up journalists

Chicago Police Officer Eric Stillman had 3 misconduct complaints in 5 years with CPD, watchdog group says - msn.com


BLOWBACK:

Daunte Wright protest: Hundreds march through streets of Oakland calling for justice

Outrage Builds After Police Union Leader Says Officer Killing of Unarmed Teen Was 'Heroic - commondreams.org

AG Garland reverses Trump-era policy limiting consent decrees in police investigations

Big corporate donors claim to support racial justice — but fund Republicans pushing voting limits | Salon.com

Joy Reid: Breonna Taylor’s killer is turning her death into ‘personal profit, right wing stardom’ - MSNBC.com
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MEANWHILE, PROACTION AGAINST OPPRESSION - THE "TALK":

Daunte Wright shooting: Trevor Noah on 'the talk' Black families [MUST] have


AND, damned shame that WE have to do all of this. But such is our REALITY:

What Black drivers are doing to protect themselves during traffic stops - CNN

MEANWHILE, SOLIDARITY:

How Minneapolis Asian Americans are supporting Black community after Daunte Wright's death
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"PROTECTING AND SERVING"... WHAT?

Deaf Mother Handcuffed, Children Asked to Interpret Her Being Detained

Riot declared in Portland protests after police kill man

Racist Virginia Cop Planted of Evidence, Black Man's Conviction Overturned, Over 400 Convictions Could Follow Suit

ATTACK UPON THE MEDIA:

Black reporter arrested during Daunte Wright protest: ‘They want to silence the media because we’re shining light in dark places’ | The Independent

CNN Producer Reportedly Asked 'Do You Speak English' In Violent Arrest At Minnesota Protest | HuffPost

Minnesota governor slams alleged police assaults on media - Axios
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MEANWHILE:

Since Start of Derek Chauvin Trial, U.S. Police Have Killed an Average of 3 People Per Day: Report

64 People Died at the Hands of Police Since Chauvin's Trial Began.


EXPLAINS A LOT:

Senior Oath Keeper Official Brags They Have 'Active-Duty' Law Enforcement Members | HuffPost

"...active-duty law enforcement...are helping to train us." Oath Keeper seditionists

'60 Minutes' interview reveals Oath Keepers militia are being trained by police - Raw Story - Celebrating 17 Years of Independent Journalism

THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE:

Chris Cuomo says police reform won’t happen until white kids start getting killed
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Some of the latest stories I've collected for this thread were prior to the GUILTY verdict in the Chauvin murder trial. So I'll just post the ones that may still be relevant:

Chauvin defense called for mistrial after Maxine Waters relays hoped-for verdict. Then, Biden does it
Prosecutor ended rebuttal argument in Chauvin trial by saying Floyd 'is dead because Mr. Chauvin's heart was too small'
George Floyd's brother says President Biden called his family to say he is praying for them
President Biden speaks to Floyd family after verdict
'The right thing': Obama hails verdict in George Floyd's death
George W Bush says Derek Chauvin murder trial was conducted ‘fairly’ | The Independent
George Floyd's Brother Says There's a 'Dark Cloud' Over Minnesota After Multiple Black Men Have Been Killed There By Police
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MEANWHILE, IN OTHER NEWS:

Minnesota students walked out of classrooms to protest racial injustice = news.yahoo.com

Police officer who fatally shot youth was listed as a victim on an incident report. One law-enforcement expert said it's 'an old cop trick meant to muddy the murky waters.' - msn.com

Latino groups calling for federal investigation of police killing: report | TheHill.com

Protesters Call For Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Resignation Following Shooting - Blavity.com

AND:

All The Cool Cops Dig Accused Vigilante Kyle Rittenhouse - Wonkette.com

Norfolk police officer relieved of duty after donating money to Kyle Rittenhouse's defense fund - msn.com

THE FLIP SIDE:

Judge Upholds Ex-Cop’s 20-Year Sentence For Killing Black Man | HuffPost
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All The Cool Cops Dig Accused Vigilante Kyle Rittenhouse - Wonkette.com

Norfolk police officer relieved of duty after donating money to Kyle Rittenhouse's defense fund - msn.com

Our first "celebrity, racist, assassin Twink"?... Probably not, but I will be following the news of this sick, brazen murderer until he is placed in Gen-Pop, for the rest of his shitty, worthless, damage-causing life. Who will be his "sugar-daddy" in there?

TheHill.com:
Who is Kyle Rittenhouse?

Kenosha unrest shooting - Wikipedia

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IN THE IMMEDIATE AFTERMATH:

Early polling shows solid American majority backs guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin

READ President Barack Obama on Derek Chauvin guilt: We know justice is about more than a single verdict

Derek Chauvin verdict sparks response from corporate America: 'Radical changes' still needed

Darnella Frazier, 18 year old who filmed George Floyd arrest 'cried hard' after Derek Chauvin verdict | MEAWW


AND FINALLY AN INVESTIGATION:

Justice Department launches investigation into Minneapolis policing practices

MEANWHILE:

Here's what the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act would do
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WHILE ON THE FLIP SIDE, SOME ON THE RIGHT LOSE THEIR MINDS:

Right-wing media erupts in incoherent rage after Derek Chauvin is found guilty | Salon.com

The making of a right-wing martyr: Conservatives treat Derek Chauvin's conviction as an act of war

Tucker Carlson abruptly ends interview after arguing with guest who criticizes Derek Chauvin: 'Nope. Done.'

Fox, Newsmax, Taylor Greene and Cruz question jury as conservatives cope with Chauvin murder verdict

Brett Favre: It’s ‘Hard to Believe’ Derek Chauvin Intentionally Killed George Floyd


IN RELATED NEWS, THE "BEAT" GOES ON:

Tragic Day Here’: Deputy Fatally Shoots North Carolina Black Man While Serving Search Warrant

Danville officer Andrew Hall charged with voluntary manslaughter for shooting, killing Laudemer Arboleda in 2018 - ABC7 San Francisco

AND:

Don Lemon Urges Caution in Coverage of Teen Police Shooting: ‘We Cannot Have a Double Standard’ - mediaite.com

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CHAUVIN TRIAL AFTERMATH:

After Chauvin's conviction for Floyd murder, DOJ weighs charging him for 2017 incident involving Black teen: Source

‘I Was Pretty Uncomfortable’: Alternate Juror Says Derek Chauvin Stared Her Down in Court

‘They’re sending cops to prison!’ Minneapolis ex-officer flips out over ‘sacrificial lamb’ Chauvin conviction

AND, maybe this is because she's ALREADY SICK. because, IMO, you'd fkn HAVE to be to say shit like this:

Virginia GOP Governor Candidate: Chauvin Verdict 'Makes Me Feel Sick'


MEANWHILE, MORE "PROTECTING AND SERVING":

'We absolutely are going to pursue justice': Demands grow for cops to release bodycam footage after fatal shooting of NC Black man

Westminster police officer put on leave after video shows him punching detained woman
Michigan Cop Punches Black Man in the Face Repeatedly During Arrest
Cops Pulled Black Librarian Out of Car by Her Hair and Shoved Her to the Ground During Traffic Stop
Police blasted for helicopter patrol over predominately Black neighbourhood
Police fatally shoot Black father after he ‘started to drive away’ – family says he never carried a gun
State’s Attorney Kim Foxx says she should have known what deputy prosecutor planned to say in court about teen's shooting
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IN RETROSPECT:

Most officers never fire their guns. But some kill multiple people — and are still on the job.

Derek Chauvin Was Convicted Of Murder. Most Cops Who Kill Go Unpunished. | HuffPost

Val Demings Slams Republicans For 'Politically Convenient' Law Enforcement Support

‘We need the federal government to step in:’ Rev. Al Sharpton calls for the passage of police reform

AND:

Black-Owned App Lets Users Activate Their Own Body Cams When Pulled Over by Police

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Black-Owned App Lets Users Activate Their Own Body Cams When Pulled Over by Police

Genius!

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More Chauvin murder trial aftermath:

He Defended Chauvin and Wouldn’t Call Floyd’s Death a Homicide. Now His Record Is Under Investigation. – Mother Jones

Maxine Waters: Chauvin trial judge who criticized her remarks, 'angry' and 'frustrated'
MSNBC's Eddie Glaude: 'Prepare for the Reaction of Police' to Derek Chauvin Verdict
George Floyd family lawyer wants to turn attention back to Texas woman killed by police in 2019

MEANWHILE:

Months before Floyd, Angel Hernandez died at a downtown train station with a knee to his neck, too
Virginia deputy gave Black man a ride home, then shot him after 911 call
Ex-Cop on Trial Over Rayshard Brooks Death Wants Back on the Force
The trial of Brett Hankison - officer charged in Breonna Taylor raid - was moved to 2022
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In Monday's post (above) was this story: MSNBC's Eddie Glaude: 'Prepare for the Reaction of Police' to Derek Chauvin Verdict

Which was barely a day old when THIS story ran in The Nation:

The Backlash to Derek Chauvin’s Conviction Is Already Here | The Nation

and elsewhere, this:

Cops’ Wall of Silence Seen as Intact Even After Chauvin Verdict

followed by a whole bunch of stories of NEWER atrocities, as well as new revelations about OLDER ATROCITIES:

Andrew Brown Jr.'s Family, After Viewing Body Cam Footage, Says Police 'Executed' Him | HuffPost
In North Carolina, a familiar pattern after the police killing of Andrew Brown Jr.
Police break back of Texas man during knee-on-neck incident: report - Raw Story
Video Shows Police Kneeled On Mario Gonzalez's Back For 5 Minutes Before He Died | HuffPost
Video Shows Minnesota Corrections Officer Harassing Black Protesters: 'F**k You' | HuffPost
White Cop Accused of 'Racially Profiling' Black Man at Diner in Viral Video
Family of Joshua Johnson, shot to death by deputy in 2020, wants case to go to grand jury
Ex-Georgia deputy boasted of charging Black people with felonies to make sure they lost their vote
Colorado cop proud of assaulting 73-year-old woman seen fist bumping while watching video of arrest
Cops 'dragged black librarian by her hair en route to aunt's funeral' | Metro News
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ANOTHER kind of BLOWBACK:

Feds indict three men on hate crime and kidnapping charges in the death of Ahmaud Arbery
Justice Department launches investigation into Louisville policing practices
Justice Department launches investigation into Minneapolis policing practices
Rep. Cori Bush says she won't support qualified immunity compromise in policing bill talks - CNNPolitics
Klobuchar: Chokeholds cannot be 'considered legitimate' tools by police | TheHill
Tennessee cop fired after being caught on video high-fiving N-word-spewing Trump supporter
Liberal-bashing cop finds himself in hot water after supervisors learn of his on-duty TikTok rants
Georgia Sheriff Indicted On Federal Charges Over Use Of Restraint Chair : NPR
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More "protecting and serving"

Death of California man who was pinned facedown by police draws comparisons to that of George Floyd

California man dies after officers pin him to the ground for 5 minutes, police video shows
Chicago Cop who killed Anthony Alvarez, Solano had 11 use of force complaints in less than 4 years
NC judge declines to release body-cam footage to public in Andrew Brown death
Video shows Texas officer fatally shoot man in front of his girlfriend and child
Family of Black man shot and killed by Delaware police sues the force | Reuters
Newly Released Bodycam Video Contradicts Cops' Claims About How A Man Died During An Arrest
NJ cops beat an Arabic teen and lied about it – then they got busted by surveillance video
Marvin Scott's death in Texas jail ruled a homicide by medical examiner - ABC News
Chicago cop who fatally shot a Latino man asked another officer to cuff him as he lay bleeding. The officer gave the man medical aid instead

AND:

A 'sweet stress relief': DOJ releases shocking details about sheriff's deputy who allegedly bragged about beating Black man - Raw Story

MEANWHILE:

Three more officers placed on administrative leave after violent arrest of 73-year-old woman - CNN

DOJ planned to arrest Derek Chauvin in court and charge him with civil-rights violations if he was acquitted of murder, report says
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