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January 4, 2021

Kenosha shooting victims seek $20 million in damages from city, police: report

A man who was injured and the family of a protester who died after being shot allegedly by Kyle Rittenhouse during demonstrations in Kenosha over the summer are now seeking $20 million in damages from the Wisconsin city, its county and law enforcement.

January 3, 2021

Kenosha preparing for possible protests ahead of Jacob Blake charging decision

The city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is preparing for protests when a charging decision comes in the police shooting of Jacob Blake, officials said Sunday. A decision is expected within the next two weeks.

January 3, 2021

Ahmaud Arbery shouldn't be called ‘victim’ in trial against Georgia father, son charged in his murder: defense

The defense attorneys representing the father and son accused in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in a Georgia subdivision last February have filed a series of motions to, in part, prevent prosecutors from referring to Arbery as a "victim" during the trial, as well as bar spectators from wearing Black Lives Matter messaging while in the courtroom.

January 2, 2021

Chicago finishes 2020 with 769 homicides as shootings spike

According to Chicago police data, the city recorded 769 homicides in 2020, a 55% increase over the same period in 2019.

January 2, 2021

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler pledges to 'push back harder' against Antifa after New Year's Eve riot

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is promising to "push back harder" against anarchists and Antifa radicals after another riot rocked the city on New Year's Eve, admitting that months-long efforts to stem the violence have failed.

January 1, 2021

Portland police declare riot as city’s unrest carries into new year

Fireworks set off in downtown Portland, Ore., on Thursday night had little to do with New Year’s Eve celebrations – and more to do with continuing the unrest that has plagued the city for nearly a year, according to reports.

December 31, 2020

Portland marchers vandalize businesses, government property: police

About 40 people damaged businesses and property in downtown Portland, Ore., on Wednesday night, police said.

December 31, 2020

Minneapolis police fatally shoot man during traffic stop, igniting protests

Protests erupted in Minneapolis on Wednesday night after police shot and killed a man during a traffic stop on the city's south side, authorities said.

December 30, 2020

NYC ends 2020 with 41% spike in homicides

Heralded as the safest big city in America in recent years, New York City is closing out its bloodiest year in nearly a decade.

December 30, 2020

Line-of-duty police deaths surge in 2020 as coronavirus, calls to 'defund' pose challenge to officers' safety

The number of police officers who have died in the line of duty in 2020 has jumped by nearly 60% compared to last year as the ongoing spread of the coronavirus continues to take its toll on America’s men and women in blue.