Tag: Black Lives Matter Movement

After George Floyd, Are Juries Convicting Police Officers?

Since the death of George Floyd, a national movement promised sweeping justice reform. So far, police prosecutions have resulted in a mixed bag of convictions, acquittals and a mistrial.

Los Angeles D.A. Gascón Is Running for Re-election in a Very Different Climate

George Gascón is running for re-election in a very different climate, where concerns about crime have overtaken demands for equity and accountability.

Trump Pushes Pro-Police Agenda, With a Big Exception: His Criminal Cases

Long a loud supporter of the police, Donald Trump is floating new protections for them. At the same time, he is raging against law enforcement officials who have brought felony charges against him.