Death of George Floyd

John Lewis says video of George Floyd's killing made him cry

Civil rights icon John Lewis said Thursday that the video of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minnesota “made me cry.”

June 4, 2020 9:49am CDT

GOP reckons with polarizing candidates amid civil unrest

The GOP is facing challenges with some of its more divisive candidates ahead of the elections in November.

June 4, 2020 9:37am CDT

Protesters dance in street, stay out past curfew with few problems, police say

Nearly 20,000 people came out to protest and dance in the streets of Oakland and San Jose. There was only one arrest.

June 4, 2020 8:41am CDT

'A Night In Lights': Angelenos, Dodger Stadium shined their lights in solidarity to honor George Floyd

On Wednesday night, the Dodgers and families across Los Angeles shined their lights into the sky at 9:00 pm for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in recognition and to honor the memory of George Floyd.

June 3, 2020 11:56pm CDT

Police officer prays with protester in 'touching' photo

An image of hope in turbulent times shows a police officer praying with a protester in Tennessee.

June 3, 2020 11:31pm CDT

Friends of George Floyd happy to see charges, but wait for conviction

Cyril White knew Floyd for more than 25 years, coaching him in basketball at one point. White is now preparing his speech to share at the 46-year-old's funeral in Houston on Tuesday.

June 3, 2020 11:07pm CDT

'Wow man': Lebron James responds to Drew Brees saying he'll 'never agree' with anthem protest

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stayed true on his stance against players kneeling during the national anthem when the season starts.

June 3, 2020 10:45pm CDT

Churches in Austin gather virtually to show public solidarity with black community

More than a hundred people RSVP’d to virtually watch on Facebook.

June 3, 2020 10:37pm CDT

Abbott weighs in on new charges filed in death of George Floyd

On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota AG filed arrest warrants for fired Minneapolis Police officers J. Alexander Kueng, Tou Thao, and Thomas Lane.

June 3, 2020 10:31pm CDT

George Floyd autopsy report reveals he was coronavirus survivor

George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.

June 3, 2020 10:16pm CDT

Protesters around Georgetown Square joined by county, city leaders

Marches around the square happened throughout the afternoon, all from people wanting their message to be heard.

June 3, 2020 10:14pm CDT

Austin protestors say they will continue demonstrations until changes occur

For six nights, hundreds of protestors have gathered in front of Austin Police Headquarters to demand change in the way officers interact with those in the black community.

June 3, 2020 9:56pm CDT

Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest

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.

June 3, 2020 9:42pm CDT

FOX 7 Discussion: Addressing public safety in Austin

Meghan Hollis, public safety commission chair for the city of Austin, joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to discuss what can be done moving forward to make changes at the Austin Police Department.

June 3, 2020 8:35pm CDT

Family of George Floyd 'deeply gratified' by news of additional charges

Officials announced Wednesday that former officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with both third and second-degree murder, and the other officers involved in George Floyd's arrest have been charged. The attorney for Floyd's family called this "a bittersweet moment."

June 3, 2020 8:17pm CDT

‘He tries to divide us’: Mattis blasts Trump in letter, suggests president is threat to Constitution

Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis did not mince words when speaking out against President Donald Trump’s decision to threaten to deploy the military amid ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

June 3, 2020 8:11pm CDT

3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has upgraded the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and filed charges against the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death.

June 3, 2020 7:40pm CDT

Car careens through crowd of peaceful protesters in Newport Beach; driver in custody

Peaceful protesters in Newport Beach had to flee from the scene Wednesday afternoon as a vehicle careened through the crowd.

June 3, 2020 7:38pm CDT

Prosecutors: 3 face terror charges in Las Vegas in right-wing conspiracy to spark protest violence

Three Nevada men with ties to a loose movement of right-wing extremists advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government have been arrested on terrorism-related charges in what authorities say was a conspiracy to spark violence during recent protests in Las Vegas.

June 3, 2020 7:36pm CDT

Thousands march peacefully in Washington

Protests were largely peaceful and the nation’s streets were calmer than they have been in days since the killing of George Floyd set off demonstrations that at times brought violence and destruction along with pleas to stop police brutality and injustice against African Americans.

June 3, 2020 7:00pm CDT