Family-ordered autopsy: George Floyd died of asphyxia due to sustained pressure
Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family of George Floyd, held a news conference Monday sharing the results of the separate autopsy the team had called for earlier in the week.
LA Mayor Garcetti says peaceful protests are welcome, crackdown on looters to continue
Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore praised protesters who kept their actions peaceful throughout the weekend and Monday, but said they would not hesitate to arrest looters and rioters.
Medical examiner: Floyd's heart stopped while restrained
Under "other significant conditions” it said Floyd suffered from heart disease and hypertension, and listed fentanyl intoxication and recent methamphetamine use. Those factors were not listed under cause of death.
OC law enforcement brace for protests in Anaheim, Costa Mesa
Orange County law enforcement braced for several protests Monday evening as police brutality protesters staged gatherings in Anaheim and Costa Mesa.
Cities brace for more protests as cleanup continues from weekend looting
Following a day that saw nearly 1,200 arrests, more protests occurred throughout the Southland Monday in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, and a band of looters raided various businesses in Van Nuys.
Use of force criticized in protests about police brutality
As protests grip the nation, officers have doused crowds with pepper spray, struck protesters with batons, steered police cars into throngs, shoved demonstrators and screamed curses, some are questioning whether tough police tactics against demonstrators are actually making the violence worse rather than quelling it.
Celebs take to streets for historic demonstrations
Across the U.S., many celebrities have been doing far more than tweeting supportive words or issuing carefully prepared statements.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and his deputies take a knee in support of protesters
A group of roughly 5,000 demonstrators marching through downtown Riverside Monday afternoon have come face-to-face with about 130 law enforcement officers, including Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco himself, at the intersection of Orange and 10th streets.
'Hate just hides': Biden vows to take on systemic racism
Joe Biden vowed to address institutional racism in his first 100 days in office as he sought to elevate his voice Monday in the exploding national debate over racism and police brutality.
Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd's funeral services
Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather will pay for George Floyd’s funeral services.
FBI asks for tips and ‘digital media’ to ID people inciting violence during George Floyd protests
As protests over the death of George Floyd grip the nation, with some demonstrations devolving into violent clashes with police, the FBI has called on the public to turn in individuals who are “actively instigating violence during First Amendment protected peaceful demonstrations.”
Trump slams governors as 'weak,' urges crackdown on protests
“Most of you are weak,” Trump said. “You have to arrest people.”
Trump warns governors he’ll deploy military across US to ‘solve the problem for them’ amid protests
The president said that he has strongly recommended to every governor to deploy National Guard in sufficient numbers to “dominate” the streets until violence has been quelled.
Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.
No injuries reported, driver arrested after truck drives into crowd of protesters in Minneapolis
UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades.
Los Angeles County's curfew at 6 p.m. for the night of June 1
A curfew was issued for Los Angeles County Monday following another chaotic night across the county and nation.
Floyd's brother pleads for peace, Trump takes combative tone
In Minneapolis, Floyd’s brother, Terrence, made an emotional plea at the site where Floyd was pinned to the pavement by an officer who put his knee on the handcuffed black man's neck until he stopped breathing.
Countywide curfew issued for Riverside County beginning at 6 p.m. Monday
Based on mounting concerns that protests and violence in neighboring jurisdictions might spill over into Riverside County, the county's chief executive officer Monday signed an emergency order declaring that a 12-hour curfew will be in effect countywide, beginning at 6 p.m.
95% of the 400 individuals arrested in Santa Monica traveled to the city, police say
Over 400 individuals were arrested Sunday night in Santa Monica after a night filled with looting and unrest, but officials say 95% were individuals who traveled to the city.
Members of the National Guard help community members clean up Long Beach following night of unrest
Members of the National Guard helped community members in Long Beach clean up their city Monday morning following an evening of unrest in the Southern California coastal city.