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George Floyd, 5 Years Later

On this anniversary of Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, here are six pieces about why it happened — and what followed.

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More States Restricting ‘Excited Delirium’ as Cause of Death in Police Custody

Authorities use the term to describe the condition of some people who die. But some medical organizations say it’s useless or racist pseudoscience.

Closing Argument • 06.15.2024

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