John Legend, Lizzo and Taraji P. Henson have all signed a lettercalling to stop increases to police budgets, following the murder of George Floyd which has triggered civil unrest across the country.The 'open demand' letter, also signed by Common, the Weeknd, Natalie Portman, Jane Fonda, America Ferrera, Brie Larson, ACLU executive director Anthony Romero, and more, aims to instead increase spending on health care, education, and programs for black communities, Varietyreports.It is claimed in the letter that in 2017, $194 billion was spent on the police by local government, despite 'continued profiling, harassment, terror and killing of Black communities.' Speaking out:John Legend has signed a letter calling to stop increases to police.

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Police disciplinary records are largely kept secret in US

PHILADELPHIA - Officer Derek Chauvin had more than a dozen misconduct complaints against him before he put his knee on George Floyd's neck. Daniel Pantaleo, the New York City officer who seized Eric Garner in a deadly chokehold, had eight.

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Police disciplinary records are largely kept secret in US

PHILADELPHIA – Officer Derek Chauvin had more than a dozen misconduct complaints against him before he put his knee on George Floyd's neck. Daniel Pantaleo, the New York City officer who seized Eric Garner in a deadly chokehold, had eight.

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Minnesota Senate GOP to block most policing overhaul plans

MINNEAPOLIS – Key Republican lawmakers in Minnesota said Friday that they’ll block most of an ambitious changes Democrats want to make to policing in the state where George Floyd died and that they plan to approve only a limited set of police accountability measures.Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and the chairman of the Senate judiciary committee, Warren Limmer, laid out their agenda shortly before the Legislature convened for a special session. They said there's only a limited amount of time to act because they intend to adjourn next Friday no matter what.

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Pakistani truck artist paints George Floyd mural on his home

KARACHI – The brutal killing of George Floyd by police in the United States has sent shock waves across the world, even reaching Pakistan's southern Sindh province where a truck artist has painted a large mural of the slain African American on a wall of his home.The 40-year-old artist, Haider Ali, depicted Floyd surrounded by a colorful heart-shaped garland of flowers, with slogans such as #Black Lives Matter on one side and #justice and #equality on the other. “This is a message of peace and love to all," Ali told The Associated Press on Friday, as he put the finishing touches on the mural.

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Travis Scott Urges Fans To ‘Get Out Vote’ Amidst Fight To End Police Brutality In U.S. — See Message

Travis Scott has a very clear message for his fans: vote! The rapper took to his Instagram story on June 12 to spread the word to his 29.9 million followers. “We cannot forget to get out there and vote!!!” the 28-year-old wrote. The “Sicko Mode” hitmaker also took to Instagram on May 31 to share a message amid the Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the nation. He spoke of, “this enraged feeling of us continuously losing our brothers and sisters to brutality at the hands of officers … The rage that we are feeling is from direct personal experience and the constant pain of wanting our voices to be heard. To be seen as equal and human, too.”

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Experts: Police 'woefully undertrained' in use of force

Police officers hold up their shields outside the White House in Washington, DC, early on May 30, 2020 during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white policeman kneeled on his neck for several minutes. (Photo BURIEN, Wash. (AP) - Seattle officers hold down a protester, and one repeatedly punches him in the face.

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Robert De Niro talks racial tension in the US as the dad of 6 biracial kids, says cops have to 'change'

Robert De Niro shared his thoughts on the current racial tensions in the United States as the parent of six biracial children. The 76-year-old actor appeared Thursday on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and was asked about his thoughts on the ongoing protests sparked by the police-involved death of George Floyd.The actor noted that, even though he’s the father of adult biracial children, he too had blind spots when it comes to racism and his privilege.

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French police demand government support after chokehold ban

PARIS – French police marched Friday through central Paris to protest what they see as a lack of government support, choosing the famed Champs-Elysees avenue that was scene to violent clashes with protesters just a few months ago to protest a new ban on chokeholds and limits to what they can do during arrests.The decision to ban chokeholds is part of government efforts to stem police brutality and racism in the wake of global protests over George Floyd’s death in the U.S.

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Group of Minneapolis police officers pen open letter condemning Derek Chauvin, embracing calls for change

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change. The letter was addressed to “Everyone…but especially Minneapolis citizens.” It was written by officers from all ranks of the Minneapolis Police Department, who said they represent the "voices of hundreds of other Minneapolis police officers."In the letter, the officers denounced Chauvin’s actions in connection with Floyd’s Memorial Day death. “Like us, Derek Chauvin took an oath to hold the sanctity of life most precious,” the letter read.

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Microsoft joins Amazon, IBM in pausing face scans for police

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Piers Morgan slams 'hypocrite' celebs who want police cuts in furious rant

Good Morning Britain star Piers Morgan has slammed "celebrity hypocrites" for backing the Defund the Police campaign in the wake of George Floyd's death.

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Regina King Addresses Tulsa’s Forgotten History While Accepting Peabody Award for ‘Watchmen’

“Watchmen“, which depicted the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in its remixed universe that blended real-life events with alternative versions of history, was one of 10 scripted TV series to earn a Peabody Award for Entertainment in 2019. Creator of the HBO adaptation Damon Lindelof and star Regina King put together a joint acceptance video, addressing America’s forgotten history after the ceremony was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Samantha Bee Explains Why It’s Time To ‘Defund The Police’

Samantha Bee is backing the movement to defund police departments.

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1 of 4 former police officers charged in George Floyd’s death released on bail

George Floyd, 46, a Black man whose death in custody set off protests for police reform and racial justice, was released on bail on Wednesday.Former officer Thomas Lane, 37, who had been held on $750,000 bail was freed from Hennepin County jail, sheriff’s office records showed. He was one of the three police officers charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death on May 25.A fourth officer, Derek Chauvin, was videotaped pressing his knee to Floyd’s neck as he gasped “I can’t breathe” and called for his mother before he died.

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The Latest: English city hauls toppled statue out of harbor

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Piers Morgan lands 681 Ofcom complaints over GMB interviews in just eight days

Good Morning Britain has reportedly been hit with 681 Ofcom complaints over Piers Morgan's fiery interviews in just eight days.

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Scott's challenge: Uniting Senate GOP behind police overhaul

WASHINGTON – The GOP is looking for an answer on how to respond to national outrage over the police killing of George Floyd. And they are looking to Sen.

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What cities and states are doing to reform policing policies following George Floyd's death

LOS ANGELES - The death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police sparked outrage and national and international demonstrations in which thousands of people gathered to demand reform and an end to systemic racism.In response to the protests, cities across the United States are beginning to look over their policies concerning how members of law enforcement conduct themselves when interacting with their communities.While initiatives have been brought up on the national level, some mayors and governors have already taken it upon themselves to review their policing policies in hopes of making significant changes, some of which have already taken effect.CALIFORNIAIn the wake of Floyd’s death, the Los Angeles Police Department

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Headline-making missteps put focus on newsroom diversity

NEW YORK – Alexis Johnson figures she wasn't the loser when the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said she couldn't cover protests triggered by George Floyd's death. Her readers were — denied the perspective of a black woman with family roots in law enforcement working in her hometown.Nobody anticipated it would lead to a staff revolt and become a national story, part of an extraordinary week where the news media's sluggishness in building diverse newsrooms became part of the national conversation.Editors lost jobs at The New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Bon Appetit magazine and the Refinery29 website.

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Amazon bans police use of its face recognition for a year

NEW YORK – Amazon on Wednesday banned police use of its face-recognition technology for a year, making it the latest tech giant to step back from law-enforcement use of systems that have been criticized for incorrectly identifying people with darker skin.The Orlando Police Department tested the software from December 2017 up until the pilot program ended in July.The Seattle-based company did not say why it took action now. Ongoing protests following the death of George Floyd have focused attention on racial injustice in the U.S.

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Scott's challenge: Uniting Senate GOP behind police overhaul

WASHINGTON – The GOP is looking for an answer on how to respond to national outrage over the police killing of George Floyd. And they are looking to Sen.

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NASCAR bans display of the Confederate flag at its events and properties

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR banned the Confederate flag from its races and properties on Wednesday, formally distancing itself from what for many is a symbol of slavery and racism that had been a familiar sight at stock car events for more than 70 years.The move comes amid social unrest around the globe following the death in police custody of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in Minneapolis. Protests have roiled the nation for days and Confederate monuments are being taken down across the South — the tradtiional fan base for NASCAR.Bubba Wallace, NASCAR's lone black driver, called this week for the banishment of the Confederate flag and said there was “no place” for them in the sport.

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Lizzo, Natalie Portman, 6 More Stars Who Support Defunding The Police

Protesters across the United States are demanding justice in the wake of George Floyd‘s death, and that includes defunding police departments in every city and state. Celebrity activists like John Legend, Jane Fonda, and Lizzo have joined the cause, asking that bloated law enforcement budgets be cut, and the money instead be spent on health care, education, and investing in Black communities. Some stars have signed an online letter from Movement For Black Lives, vowing to fight for just that.

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Matthew McConaughey asks Emmanuel Acho how he can get over his 'white allergies'

Matthew McConaughey appeared on the second episode of Emmanuel Acho’s show to ask how he, as a white person, can be better about dismantling systemic racism. The former NFL star welcomed the Oscar-winner as a guest following a solo episode of his new show “Uncomfortable Conversation with a Black Man.” Acho started the show in the wake of national protests against police brutality that were sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minn.

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AP Exclusive: Police officers' personal info leaked online

WASHINGTON – Personal information of police officers in departments nationwide is being leaked online amid tense interactions at demonstrations across the U.S. over the police custody death of George Floyd and others, according to an unclassified intelligence document from the U.S.

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John Legend talks ‘intense challenges’ of parenting during coronavirus lockdown

John Legend and his wife Chrissy Teigen have found parenting their children to be “challenging” during the coronavirus lockdown.The All of Me hitmaker and the Bring the Funny star have been holed up in Los Angeles with their two young children, Luna and Miles, during the Covid-19 crisis. However, while speaking during a recent Zoom livestream concert, John admitted that even though the experience of caring for and homeschooling their kids has been tough, it has only made him and Chrissy grow closer together.

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Minneapolis police chief announces new reforms, withdrawal from union contract negotiations

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled officers through early warning signs. The chief held a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss structural and policy changes he is planning for the police department in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Arradondo said he needs more transparency and improved disciplinary processes as part of his reform plan for the police department. This is the first time Arradondo has spoken publicly since the majority of the Minneapolis City Council pledged over the weekend to dismantle the police department.

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Minneapolis police chief announces new reforms, withdrawal from union contract negotiations

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The Latest: Mpls police withdraw from union negotiations

TOP OF THE HOUR:— Minneapolis police department withdraws from union contract negotiations to begin reforms.— Virginia city looks into moving Confederate statue.— New York passes bill to unveil police discipline records.___MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Police Department is withdrawing from police union contract negotiations, the first step in what Chief Medaria Arradondo calls transformational reforms to the agency after the death of George Floyd. Arradondo says a thorough review of the contract is planned.

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'Stop the pain,' a brother of George Floyd tells Congress

WASHINGTON - Philonese Floyd challenged Congress on Wednesday to “stop the pain" so that his brother George wouldn't be just "another name” on a growing list of those killed during interactions with police.Floyd's appearance before a House hearing came a day after funeral services for his bother, the 46-year-old Minnesota man whose death has become a worldwide symbol in demonstrations over calls for changes to police practices and an end to racial prejudices.“I’m here today to ask you to make it stop.

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Karamo Brown Of ‘Queer Eye’: ‘Most People Don’t Even Realize That They’re Grieving’

Karamo Brown says the globe is grieving right now, even if it doesn’t quite realize it.

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Minneapolis withdrawing from police union negotiations

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minneapolis Police Department will withdraw from police union contract negotiations, Chief Medaria Arradondo said Wednesday in announcing the first steps in what he said would be transformational reforms to the agency in the wake of George Floyd's death. Arradondo said thorough review of the contract is planned.

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Rose McGowan calls Joe Biden a 'wolf in sheep's clothing' amid ongoing protests following George Floyd's death

Rose McGowan shared a pair of tweets suggesting that neither Joe Biden nor Democrats are the solution to the systemic racism being protested across the country. Like many celebrities, the actress and activist has been vocal on social media about the protests that have emerged in the wake of George Floyd’s death while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minn.

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Sarah Jessica Parker praises protests

Sarah Jessica Parker has praised the "unstoppable movement" of global Black Lives Matter protests. The 'Sex and the City' star is hopeful that "long overdue" change will finally happen thanks to the strength of those who have spoken out against racial inequality and police brutality following the death of George Floyd, who passed away after a police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes.

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Natalie Portman supports ‘defund the police’ campaign

Natalie Portman has backed the “defund the police” campaign. The actress is among a roll call of stars, including John Legend, Lizzo, Common, and Jane Fonda who have signed Black Lives Matter (BLM) co-founder Patrisse Cullors’ letter urging local governments to ‘defund’ police departments and give more to healthcare and education.

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Sarah Jessica Parker shares a powerful message about inequality as George Floyd is laid to rest

Just as George Floyd is laid to rest at his funeral services in Houston, Sarah Jessica Parker shared a powerful message about inequalityThe 55-year-old actress took to Instagram on Tuesday, just as Floyd's funeral was being held, as she hoped his death sparks some much needed change.Her message was accompanied by several photos from protests that have happened across New York City since Floyd's tragic death. Message:Just as George Floyd is laid to rest at his funeral services in Houston, Sarah Jessica Parker shared a powerful message about inequality'Today Mr.

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Ex-Minneapolis police officer Chauvin was in talks to plead guilty before arrest

Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder, second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. ( Ramsey County Jail )MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Just four days after the death of George Floyd, and the day before former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested, federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with Chauvin, the FOX 9 Investigators have learned. Sources familiar with the scuttled negotiations say it would have been a “universal deal” that would have included state murder charges as well as federal civil rights charges.

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Natalie Portman acknowledges her ‘white privilege,’ calls to defund police: ‘These are not isolated incidents’

Natalie Portman said she can no longer sit back and stay silent amid nationwide protests and calls to pull back on police department funding. The Jerusalem-born actress, 39, shared a post to Instagram on Monday, in which she opened up about her experience with police but also noting that amid the protests against police brutality and racial inequality, she has adjusted her stance on the idea of limiting funding to local law enforcement.

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Councilman Kenyatta Johnson organizes roundtable between police and community

PHILADELPHIA - A candid discussion was held Tuesday night between police and the community. “I’d say it’s a start,” said 18-year-old Emanuel Gray. He’s encouraged by an organized meetup with young people and police this evening outside Myers Recreation Center in Southwest Philly.Councilman Kenyatta Johnson organized the discussion for young people to speak directly to police about how they feel especially after the death of George Floyd.“I want to set the tone early no officer here no officer in my building thinks what happened in Minneapolis was right.

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Black Lives Matter: Taylor Swift urges fans to combat racial injustice & police brutality by voting

Taylor Swift finally broke her silence and publically extended her support of the ongoing Black lives Matter movement. Swift took to twitter and spoke about racial injustice and police brutality and urged people to use their vote as a tool to fight racism.

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CrossFit's Greg Glassman Steps Down as CEO Amid Controversy (Report)

Greg Glassman is stepping down amid controversy.

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CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman Told Company 'We're Not Mourning George Floyd' on a Zoom Call (Report)

CrossFit’s CEO Greg Glassman is under fire again.

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Taylor Swift calls for police reform after dragging Trump: ‘Racial injustice is ingrained deeply’

Taylor Swift has taken another political stand to encourage the fight against racial injustice, while championing police reform. The Shake It Off singer, who previously kept her political views private, took to Twitter on Tuesday to call out the systemic racism in the US following the tragic death of black man George Floyd, who died after a police officer pressed his knee into his neck as he struggled for breath. ‘Racial injustice has been ingrained deeply into local and state governments, and changes MUST be made there,’ Taylor tweeted. ‘In order for policies to change, we need to elect people who will fight against police brutality and racism of any kind‘We need to fight for mail-in voting for the 2020 election.

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Taylor Swift Urges Voters To ‘Elect People Who Will Fight Against Police Brutality’

There once was a time when Taylor Swift was famously silent on political issues. That time is no more. “Racial injustice has been ingrained deeply into local and state governments, and changes MUST be made there,” Taylor, 30, tweeted on June 9. With this tweet, Taylor added her voice to those celebs calling for systemic change following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and more Black Americans by the hands of the police. “In order for policies to change, we need to elect people who will fight against police brutality and racism of any kind. #BlackLivesMatter.”

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Channing Tatum Jamie Foxx Join Mourners At George Floyd’s Houston Funeral — Pics

UPDATE (6/9/20 @ 3:15PM ET): Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum were among thousands of mourners who attended George Floyd’s funeral service on June 9, in George’s hometown of Houston, TX. The actors stood with the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Eric Garner and wore white to the somber event. In practicing safety precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak, they also wore face masks.

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San Francisco offers money to aid victims of police violence

SAN FRANCISCO – Victims and witnesses of police violence will be eligible for funeral expenses, help with medical bills, counseling and other services under a policy San Francisco's liberal top prosecutor announced Tuesday. The policy change by District Attorney Chesa Boudin comes as the U.S.

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John Legend and stars sign letter to stop police budget increase

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