Crime, Police + Courts
Lauren M. Johnson, CNN
A pilot drew out a tribute to George Floyd using only his airplane
A pilot drew a unique tribute to George Floyd over Canada by following a flight path in the shape of a raised fist.6 years ago
LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent
Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes
Democrats in Congress are proposing a far-reaching overhaul of America's police procedures and accountability. It is a sweeping legislative response to the mass protests denouncing the deaths of black Americans in the hands of law enforcement.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Protesters kneel, lay down to call out police brutality
A rainstorm could not stop a group of 40 protesters from gathering in downtown Salt Lake City to take a knee or to lay down on the soggy ground at Washington Square.6 years ago
Amir Vera, CNN
George Floyd’s funeral will be live-streamed from Houston on Tuesday
Family and close friends will gather in Houston on Tuesday for the funeral of George Floyd, two weeks after he died at the hands of Minneapolis police officers and will also be livestreamed.6 years ago
Paul Nelson and Simone Seikaly
Parents of Lauren McCluskey officially file second lawsuit against University of Utah
The family of slain University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey has filed a second lawsuit against the school, this time at the state level.6 years ago
BERNARD CONDON and TODD RICHMOND Associated Press
Duty to intervene: Floyd cops spoke up but didn’t step in
Minneapolis police have for years required officers to intervene when they see colleagues using unreasonable force. But that didn't save George Floyd and experts say such rules will always run up against police culture and fear of being branded a “rat.”6 years ago
Becky Bruce
Church president, NAACP call for “racial harmony” in joint op-ed
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the NAACP call for "racial harmony" starting in the home.6 years ago
ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer
Broncos legend joins call for change after George Floyd’s killing
Denver Broncos general manager John Elway calls for change in the aftermath of a black man's killing in Minnesota while in police custody.6 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Woman accused of urinating on police car arrested
Police have arrested a woman accused of urinating on a Salt Lake City police car which was vandalized during the downtown SLC protest last weekend.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Virginia city removes 176-year-old slave auction block
A pre-Civil-War slave auction block has been removed from downtown Fredericksburg, VA, and will be placed in a museum instead.6 years ago
STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press
Minneapolis to ban police chokeholds in wake of Floyd death
Minneapolis officials have agreed to ban the use of police chokeholds along with other measures intended to curtail unauthorized use of police force.6 years ago
RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
Testimony: Shooter used racist slur as Arbery lay dying
A state investigator is alleging that the white man accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery was heard saying a racist slur as he stood over the black man, moments after hitting him with three shots from a pump-action shotgun.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Ideas for needed police reform
A criminal justice policy analyst for the Libertas Institute of Utah discusses possible police reform policies in wake of civil unrest over police brutality.6 years ago
Colby Walker
YouTuber Jake Paul charged in connection with looting in Arizona
The Scottsdale Arizona police have charged social media influencer and YouTuber Jake Paul, with criminal trespassing and unlawful assembly, after receiving hundreds of tips and videos from the public he was present during the looting of a mall.6 years ago
BERNARD CONDON, TODD RICHMOND and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press
Cop in Floyd case got medals for valor and drew complaints
A Minneapolis police officer who used his knee to pin down George Floyd’s neck before his death had a record that included both medals for bravery and 17 complaints against him.6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Tooele police investigate homicide, no arrests made
Tooele City police confirm officers are investigating what they describe as an active homicide investigation at 363 N. Garden Street.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Daybreak residents rally to support mother of boys killed in apparent murder-suicide
SOUTH JORDAN — Investigators have identified the two young boys reportedly shot and killed by their father in their Daybreak home Tuesday afternoon. And neighbors are trying to rally around the boys’ mother, but many of them are still struggling with how to cope with the killings. The two victims were identified as Seth Osborn, […]6 years ago
Joe Davis and Saige Miller
Park City High School students hold a peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd
Park City High School students raised their voices in a peaceful protest during a Youth Against Police Brutality demonstration.6 years ago
Becky Bruce and Paul Nelson
Man accused of setting police car ablaze charged with arson
Authorities filed federal charges against a Salt Lake City man accused of starting a fire involving a police car during weekend protests.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Police say West Valley City man planned mass shooting during SLC protest
WEST VALLEY CITY – Police believe they stopped a mass shooting from happening at Monday evening’s rally in Salt Lake City. They say two men were stopped while they were on the way to kill police officers. West Valley officers and FBI agents were reportedly warned about threats being made by Yuri Silva, 27, through […]6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall thanks police for help during protests
SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall is thanking police departments from across northern Utah for help during protests.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Feds to come after those behind downtown SLC violence
The U.S. Attorney for Utah tells Live Mic with Lee Lonsberry the feds will bring to justice to any lawbreakers behind the downtown violence this weekend.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: NAACP leader shares views on protests
The Utah president of the NAACP shares her insights on police and the nationwide protests over the death of an unarmed black man.6 years ago
