black lives matter

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU/CNN) – A Portland police officer was indicted for misdemeanor assault in connection to a Black Lives Matter protest last August. Officer Corey Budworth is charged with assaulting and injuring Teri Jacobs. Jacob’s told KATU earlier this year that the …

SOUTHERN OREGON — Local leaders in Rogue Valley continue to fight for racial equality, as they reflected on one year since the murder of George Floyd. Tuesday May 25th, marked one year since George Floyd was murdered by former police officer Derek …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Police chiefs from Medford, Ashland, Central Point, and the Jackson County Sheriff were all asked Wednesday night to make a commitment to the community. Each chief accepted. This during a public virtual forum, hosted by a Facebook group called base …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Over 50 community members came together Wednesday in remembrance of 19-year old Ashland man Aidan Ellison, by holding a vigil in front of the Jackson County Courthouse and demanding justice. They say Ellison was murdered because he is black. …

ASHLAND, Ore. – A Thanksgiving Vigil aims to shine a light on the circumstances surrounding a murder investigation that began this week. A candlelight vigil was held earlier this evening after a 19-year-old black man was shot in the chest this week …

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Education is officially supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. The ODE said it passed a resolution Thursday morning to support justice and dignity for all Black people. “We fully support Black Lives Matter as a …

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (NBC) — A Minnesota judge said the former police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd can leave the state due to concerns over his safety. Derek Chauvin is out on a $1 million bond as he …

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ken. (NBC) — Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron filed a motion Wednesday in response to an anonymous grand juror who wants to speak freely in the Breonna Taylor case. In the motion to the Jefferson County Circuit Court, Cameron argues …

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (CNN) — The former Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on George Floyd’s neck before he died has posted $1 million bail. Derek Chauvin is charged with second and third-degree murder and other charges related to the Floyd case. Hennepin County …

LOUISVILLE, Ken. (NBC/WAVE) – One of the grand jurors in the Breonna Taylor case wants people to know what happened in the grand jury room. Tuesday morning, that grand juror’s attorney spoke to reporters, saying his client wishes to remain anonymous for …