Derek Chauvin’s Mother Addressed The Court Before His Sentencing And Told The Court He Was Innocent, Not Racist & “A Good Man”
Roommates, just minutes before he was eventually sentenced to 22 ½ years in prison for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd, Derek Chauvin’s mother, Carolyn Pawlenty, spoke directly to the judge and pleaded for leniency in his sentencing. At one point during her written statement, she referred to Derek Chau...
Jun 25, 2021
George Floyd's Brother, Terrence Floyd Addresses Derek Chauvin In Court
The day that many people have been anticipating has arrived, and before Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill could give Derek Chavin his sentence. The family members of George Floyd spoke before the court to offer their statements before learning how long Chauvin would be in prison. One of the three members to speak befo...
Jun 25, 2021
Philadelphia Driver Slams Into Cop Car In Wild Scene Outside Of Eagles' Playoff Game
A wild scene took place outside the Eagles vs. Rams playoff game Sunday ... an individual slammed into a cop car in an apparent attempt to avoid an arrest -- and it was all caught on video. The incident occurred just steps away from ...
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Taylor Swift Dance Studio Stabbing Suspect Pleads Guilty to Murder
A British man has admitted to murdering 3 girls and trying to kill 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party in the UK last year. 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana shocked the court on day one of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court Mon...
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President-Elect Trump Shakes Hands With Joe Biden, Vance Greets Harris
President-elect Donald Trump shook hands with his predecessor, Joe Biden, greeting him on the White House steps in his historic return to power Monday morning ... and Biden said "Welcome home." First Lady Jill Biden and Melania Trump...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Timeline of More Than a Dozen of His Trips to Birmingham, AL
The Birmingham Times Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Birmingham have been intertwined ever since the Civil Rights leader helped dismantle segregation in a city once known as “Bombingham” for the frequent explosions at homes and Black churches during the 1950’s and 60’s. Many point to King’s...
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Warming Stations Open Sunday Ahead of Expected Freezing Temperatures
birminghamal.gov Jimmie Hale Mission and the city of Birmingham are opening their warming station ahead of the expected freezing temperatures this upcoming week. The mission says they will open Sunday evening, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. and will remain open round-the-clock until midday Wednesday, Jan. 22. Jimmie Hale is also o...
Jan 18, 2025
Volunteers, Students Gather to Build UP Birmingham in Honor of Dr. King
The Birmingham Times On Friday, approximately 30 volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation and ToolBank USA teamed up with 9th – 12th grade students at the Build UP School in Birmingham to build picnic tables and park benches for the school as part of the Foundation’s nationwide week of service, which honor...
Jan 18, 2025
What Some Faith Leaders Are Saying Today About King's Famous 'Letter'
www.ncronline.org It’s been more than 60 years since the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” on scraps of paper, but faith leaders say his response to white clergy critics endures as a “road map” for those working on justice and equal rights. Recent e...
Jan 18, 2025
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