civil – Everett Post

George Floyd case: Four police officers indicted on federal civil rights charges

Friday, May 7 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- Derek Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's death were indicted Friday on federal civil rights charges. The three-count indictment alleges Chauvin, Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane deprived Floyd's rights when they saw him lying... Read More.

George Floyd case: Four police officers indicted on federal civil rights charge

Friday, May 7 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- Derek Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's death were indicted Friday on federal civil rights charges. The indictment alleges Chauvin, Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane deprived Floyd's rights when they saw him lying on... Read More.

Guilty verdict in Chauvin trial could set precedent for policing: Benjamin Crump, civil rights attorney

Sunday, April 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — If Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, is found guilty in the killing of George Floyd, it could set a new precedent for policing, said Benjamin Crump, a civil rights attorney representing the families of Floyd and Daunte Wright. "The outcome that... Read More.

Biden pick for DOJ Civil Rights chief cites support from law enforcement amid Republican attacks

Wednesday, April 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Kristen Clarke, faced a barrage of questions from Republican senators during her confirmation hearing Wednesday looking to resurface past controversial comments they argued showed her hostility towards police -- as... Read More.

Civil rights leader Ben Jealous endorses Jennifer Carroll Foy in Virginia governor race

Friday, April 9 by ABC News

(RICHMOND, Va.) -- Ben Jealous, a prominent civil rights leader who helmed the NAACP for five years, is endorsing Democrat Jennifer Carroll Foy in the race to be Virginia's next governor -- handing the former state delegate a significant boost one day after her... Read More.

Civil rights groups sue Georgia over new voting law

Tuesday, March 30 by ABC News

By MICHELLE STODDART, ABC News(ATLANTA) -- Civil rights groups on Tuesday said they have sued the state of Georgia over changes to voting laws enacted last week that they said make it harder for all Georgia residents to vote, particularly... Read More.

10 years into Syrian civil war, warning of ‘catastrophic’ conditions in last rebel stronghold of Idlib

Saturday, March 20 by ABC News

BY: GUY DAVIES, IBETISSEM GUENFOUD, IAN PANNELL AND ANGUS HINES ABC NEWS (LONDON) — A little over a year ago, 10 schools were hit with air and artillery attacks in northwest Syria, on just one day near the city of Idlib, the last... Read More.

Trump warned about potential civil liability, as some aides clear out desks

Tuesday, January 12 by ABC News

By JONATHAN KARL, JOHN SANTUCCI and KATHERINE FAULDERS, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- In the wake of Wednesday's assault on the nation's Capitol, President Donald Trump has been advised he potentially could face civil liability connected to his role in encouraging supporters who went... Read More.

As DA’s decision looms in Jacob Blake shooting, Kenosha braces for civil unrest

Tuesday, January 5 by ABC News

By BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (KENOSHA, Wash.) -- With stores that were set ablaze during a summer of civil unrest still lying in ruin in Kenosha, Wisconsin, business owners and city leaders are bracing again for violence as the local district attorney prepares... Read More.

Ghislaine Maxwell objects to potential witness’ attempt to end civil lawsuit

Wednesday, December 23 by ABC News

By JAMES HILL, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- For the second time this month, an alleged childhood sex-abuse survivor is running into unexpected opposition from Ghislaine Maxwell as the alleged victim tries to dismiss a civil lawsuit against Maxwell and the estate of... Read More.

Biden, Harris meet with civil rights leaders amid pressure to diversify Cabinet

Wednesday, December 9 by ABC News

By JOHN VERHOVEK, MOLLY NAGLE and BEATRICE PETERSON, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris met virtually Tuesday with civil rights leaders amid calls to further diversify the highest level of their government set to take... Read More.

Biden, Harris to meet with civil rights leaders amid pressure to diversify Cabinet

Tuesday, December 8 by ABC News

By JOHN VERHOVEK, MOLLY NAGLE and BEATRICE PETERSON, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris will meet virtually Tuesday with civil rights leaders amid calls to further diversify the highest level of their government set... Read More.

Stories tagged with: civil

George Floyd case: Four police officers indicted on federal civil rights charges

George Floyd case: Four police officers indicted on federal civil rights charge

Guilty verdict in Chauvin trial could set precedent for policing: Benjamin Crump, civil rights attorney

Biden pick for DOJ Civil Rights chief cites support from law enforcement amid Republican attacks

Civil rights leader Ben Jealous endorses Jennifer Carroll Foy in Virginia governor race

Civil rights groups sue Georgia over new voting law

10 years into Syrian civil war, warning of ‘catastrophic’ conditions in last rebel stronghold of Idlib

Trump warned about potential civil liability, as some aides clear out desks

As DA’s decision looms in Jacob Blake shooting, Kenosha braces for civil unrest

Ghislaine Maxwell objects to potential witness’ attempt to end civil lawsuit

Biden, Harris meet with civil rights leaders amid pressure to diversify Cabinet

Biden, Harris to meet with civil rights leaders amid pressure to diversify Cabinet

Latest Local News

TAKE MOM TO THE BEACH FOR CLAMS

The Straight Scoop on Cow Poop…Er, Energy

DEA 20TH NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY RESULTS

NORTH CASCADES HIGHWAY TO REOPEN THIS SPRING AS PART OF THE CASCADE LOOP’S NEWLY DESIGNATED NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY STATUS

HEIDI MAY – KXA’S and KRKO’S MAY QUEEN

Follow Us on Facebook