Minneapolis

  • 10-Year-Old Arrested After Driving Stolen Car Through Playground

    In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns about juvenile crime intervention, a 10-year-old boy in Minneapolis was arrested after allegedly driving a stolen car through a playground filled with children. The incident took place on Friday near Nellie Stone Johnson School, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. According to Police Chief…

  • Man Who Witnessed George Floyd’s Murder Receives $150,000 Settlement

    Donald Williams, the man who witnessed George Floyd‘s murder and tried stopping the deadly arrest, will get a $150,000 payout from the City of Minneapolis for mental health issues he suffered from the encounter. According to the Star Tribune, officials unanimously approved the settlement on Thursday (April 25) after Williams sued the city last spring.…

  • Los Angeles Times Journalists Settle Lawsuit Against Minnesota State Patrol for $1.2 Million

    Two Los Angeles Times journalists, Carolyn Cole and Molly Hennessy-Fiske, have agreed to settle their lawsuit against the state of Minnesota for $1.2 million. The settlement follows an incident in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, during their coverage of the response to George Floyd’s murder, as reported by the L.A. Times. Despite wearing credentials, carrying…