Pedestal from Robert E. Lee statue in Virginia to be removed
The land on which the pedestal sits will be transferred from state ownership to the city of Richmond. #ABCNews #RobertELee #RichmondVirginia source
Columbus, Ohio, to pay $5.75 million to people injured in 2020 protests
Ohio’s capital city also agreed to a permanent injunction on using nonlethal force against nonviolent protesters as part of the settlement. source
Former officer Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charges | WNT
Former police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to federal charges in the death of George Floyd. A jury found him guilty on state criminal charges for Floyd’s death in April.…
NFL players take a knee, raise fists during national anthem
Several player demonstrations took place during the preseason games after the NFL said it will not discipline players for protests. source
What branding social activism could mean for Nike’s business
Colin Kaepernick, currently embroiled in legal proceedings against the league, was chosen for the company’s “Just Do It” campaign, which sparked protests from some sports fans. source
‘A maximum sentence I think is absolutely needed’ for Derek Chauvin: Karen Bass | ABC News
George Stephanopoulos interviews California Rep. Karen Bass on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #KarenBass #DerekChauvin source
‘The vast majority of law enforcement officers … do the right thing’: Sen. Rick Scott | ABC News
George Stephanopoulos interviews Florida Sen. Rick Scott on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #RickScott #LawEnforcement source
Justice Department investigates Louisville Metro Police Department
ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on the Justice Department’s new “pattern or practice†investigation of the Louisville, Kentucky police department, one year after the death of Breonna Taylor. source
Sister of Isaiah Brown and family attorney on deputy shooting
Isaiah Brown was allegedly shot 10 times by a police deputy who mistook Brown’s cordless house phone for a gun. source
Chauvin juror: ‘I’m still somewhat decompressing’
Brandon Mitchell speaks with ABC News’ Linsey Davis about what it was like to be a juror on the Derek Chauvin murder trial and how the jury came to a…