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PNS Daily Newscast - June 4, 2020 


Four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd now face criminal charges; faith leaders call for action against racial injustice.

2020Talks - June 4, 2020 


The 2020 Census, delayed because of the new coronavirus, is ramping back up to provide an accurate count so, among other things, states can redraw districts for 2021 and 2022. Plus, national figures across the country decry President Trump's response to protests.

Criminal Justice

The police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis has resulted in global protests over the treatment of African-Americans by police. (Adobe Stock)
Justice Advocates Express Relief Over New Charges in Floyd Case
Thursday, June 4, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS -- All four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd now face criminal charges. Justice advocates say ...Read More
Washington state has created a map that breaks down racial health disparities due to environmental conditions. (Washington State Department of Health)
Environmental Racism, Police Brutality: Intertwined Issues of Violence
Thursday, June 4, 2020
SEATTLE -- Environmental groups are joining the chorus of voices denouncing police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of polic ...Read More
Demonstrators in Lafayette Park, across the street from the White House, square off against riot police on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Brandy Boyce)
Washington Protesters Decry Police Use of Military-Style Tactics
Thursday, June 4, 2020
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Just two days after peaceful protesters were dispersed with tear gas and rubber bullets near the White House, demonstrators in the ...Read More
Parishioners from St. John's Episcopal Church in Lafayette Square supported the peaceful demonstrators, the same day as President Donald Trump's unannounced visit to the church. (St. John's Church/Facebook)
New England Episcopal Bishops Denounce Trump Church 'Photo Op'
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
CONCORD, N.H. -- New England's Episcopal bishops unanimously are calling out President Donald Trump's appearance in front of St. John's Episcopal ...Read More
A working group in Minnesota, co-led by the state attorney general, recently issued a list of recommendations to reduce deadly police encounters. However, those involved say the state's need to respond to COVID-19 has prevented any legislative follow-up so far. (Adobe Stock)
How Hard Is It to Change Police Culture? Ask Seattle
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota officials have launched a civil-rights investigation into the entire Minneapolis Police Department following the killing of G ...Read More
Protesters gather outside the burning Minneapolis 3rd Police precinct on May 28, 2020. (Wikimedia Commons)
Police Accused of Violence Have History of Complaints
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
By Jill McCorkel for The Conversation Broadcast version by Diane Bernard for Maryland News Connection Reporting for The Conversation-Public News Servi ...Read More
Many see the age of mass incarceration as a successor to segregation and the racist policies of the Jim Crow era. (JP Photography/Adobe Stock)
Drawing Line Between Mass Incarceration, Unrest Across Nation
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Policing has been the focal point of protests since George Floyd's death last week. A criminal-justice reform advocate says we also ...Read More
Research shows that automatic transfer laws disproportionately impact youth of color. (AdobeStock)
Case to End Automatic Adult Court Trial of Juveniles
Monday, June 1, 2020
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- New research suggests that, if given time for proper review, Illinois could greatly reduce the number of juvenile cases that are ...Read More
Protests surged over the weekend in multiple U.S. cities over several high-profile cases involving the killing of black citizens by police.(Adobe Stock)
Protests Highlight Frustration Over Lack of Accountability, Investigation
Monday, June 1, 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Protests in Louisville and Lexington over the weekend highlight growing public frustration with a system that offers little ...Read More
Black residents of Minneapolis say, aside from trust issues with police, many neighborhoods are perceived by the rest of the state as too violent, but the need to build stronger communities has been ignored. (Adobe Stock)
Mpls. Black Community: Voices Have Been Ignored on Many Levels
Friday, May 29, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS - Beneath the protests against Minneapolis police sit layers of fear and frustration from the city's black community. Residents say these ...Read More
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