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PublishedApril 15, 2021
Immigrants in Maine could regain access to health care benefits
Legislation sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland would roll back a 2011 change that prohibited non-citizens from receiving state Medicaid benefits.
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PublishedApril 14, 2021
Defense expert blames George Floyd’s death on heart trouble
The testimony contradicts prosecution experts who said the Black man succumbed to a lack of oxygen from the way he was pinned down by then-police Officer Derek Chauvin.
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PublishedApril 13, 2021
Defense expert says Minneapolis officer was justified in pinning down George Floyd
A former Santa Rosa, California, police officer also appeared to endorse what prosecution witnesses have said is a common misconception: that if someone can talk, he or she can breathe.
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PublishedApril 13, 2021
More than 40 arrested overnight amid unrest over Minnesota man shot by police
Washington County Attorney Pete Orput promised a 'thorough yet expedited' review of the case with the hope that the office can have criminal charges drafted Tuesday or Wednesday.
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PublishedApril 7, 2021
Target pledges to spend $2 billion on products, services from Black-owned businesses
Target said it will also step up partnerships with other Black-owned companies in areas such as marketing, construction and facilities management.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2021
Governor signs bill requiring reviews of all legislation for racial impacts
The Legislature will now create a process for evaluating bills for impacts on historically disadvantaged populations.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2021
Two jurors dropped from George Floyd trial in wake of city’s settlement with family
The judge in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer makes the decision after questioning jurors about what they knew of the city's recent civil settlement and whether it would affect their ability to serve.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2021
Derek Chauvin’s attorney asks for continuance and change of venue in George Floyd case
The attorney for Derek Chauvin said he was 'gravely concerned' the $27 million civil settlement announced last week between the city of Minneapolis and the Floyd family has tainted the jury pool.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2021
Trial for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death moves ahead, for now
A district court judge sayshe wants to hear whether a third-degree murder charge can be added to the counts of second-degree murder and manslaughter against Derek Chauvin.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2021
3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in George Floyd’s death
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is currently charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.
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