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Peaceful protests against police brutality in America after the death of Tyre Nicholas in Memphis

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Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin listens as his defense attorney Eric Nelson gives closing arguments. April 19, 2021

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George Floyd officer murder trial: Jury retires to consider verdict

Attorneys and witnesses have used the words "reasonable" or "unreasonable" often at the trial.

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Protesters light a portable bathroom on fire during demonstrations in downtown Portland, Oregon on Friday night

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Amid protests and vigils against police violence across the United States, a riot erupted in Portland after police fatally shot another man in a park on Friday.

17/04/2021

Attorney Benjamin Crump, left, holds up the hand of Kenneth Walker during a rally on the steps of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Thursday, June 25, 2020.

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Judge puts end to shooting case against Breonna Taylor's boyfriend

Taylor's death was one in a string that sparked demonstrations against racism and police brutality in 2020.

09/03/2021

Supporters of President Donald Trump storm the steps of the West side of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.

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Vehicles were burned as protesters in Wisconsin clashed with police after a Black man was shot by officers multiple times.

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National Guard called out after police shoot Black man in Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s governor summoned the National Guard to head off another round of violent protests after the police shooting of a Black man in the back multiple times in Kenosha on Sunday.

24/08/2020

Protesters said they were skeptical the federal officers would leave Portland.

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US federal police to begin conditional withdrawal from Portland

"They have acted as an occupying force and brought violence," said Oregon Governor Kate Brown, referring to US federal officers in Portland.

30/07/2020

Federal officers begin dispersing a group of demonstrators during a Black Lives Matter protest Monday, July 27, 2020, in Portland, Oregon.

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Watch: Protesters demonstrate in Portland despite pushback

The death of George Floyd sparked protests against racial injustice throughout the United States.

28/07/2020

A protester and police face each other during a demonstration near a private event attended by President Donald Trump, Thursday, June 11, 2020.

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Trump calls for national standard on police use of force

Weeks of protests and global outrage over George Floyd’s death are starting to lead to changes in US policing.

12/06/2020

Family and guests attend the funeral service for George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Houston.

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Hundreds pay respects at George Floyd's private funeral in Texas

The funeral on Tuesday in Floyd's home town was private but thousands paid their respect at a memorial service on Monday.

09/06/2020

A police officer arrests a woman as protests over the death of George Floyd continue Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Los Angeles

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US police violence: A few bad apples or systemic racism?

President Donald Trump's national security adviser has blamed 'a few bad apples' for police racism and brutality. Observers say much more should be done to limit the risk of violence and increase accountability.

03/06/2020