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Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd's murder
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to an eyewitness who tried to intervene to prevent George Floyd’s murder and who says he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result. Donald Williams, a mixed martial arts fighter who testified against former Officer Derek Chauvin in his 2021 murder trial, sued the city last spring, alleging he was assaulted by police while trying to prevent Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020. The council unanimously approved the settlement without discussion Thursday, the Star Tribune reported. The lawsuit alleged that Chauvin looked directly at Williams, grabbed a canister of chemical spray and began shaking it toward him and other bystanders expressing concern for Floyd’s welfare. In video played at Chauvin’s trial, Williams can be heard urging Chauvin to get off Floyd and denouncing the officer as a “bum.” Former Officer Tou Thao stepped toward Williams and placed a hand on his chest, the lawsuit said.
Teen's assault charge upgraded to manslaughter after man dies from injuries
ST PAUL, Minn. — Two months after the death of a St. Paul man, police announced a 17-year-old has now been charged with his killing. According to the St. Paul Police Department, the Ramsey County Medical Examiner ruled 76-year-old Thomas Dunne's February death a homicide, prompting county prosecutors to charge the teen with first-degree manslaughter.
Man who tried to save friend from fiery Minneapolis crash hailed as a hero
MINNEAPOLIS — Those closest to Jon Seas admire his drive to help others on and off the field."Jon really showed no fear," said Pete HerylaIt's been a tough road to recovery for Seas after losing his friend, Cole Thompson, in a horrific crash in Minneapolis.According to investigators, Thompson and Seas were drinking at a party and decided not to drink and drive. They instead got into 19-year-old Mackenzie Lene's car. What they thought was a safe ride home ended in a fiery wreck. The driver ran away, leaving the two young men to fend for themselves."He obviously had enough fight in...
Richfield Middle School students shocked, angry after vote on electives leads to end of theater class
RICHFIELD, Minn. — A group of parents and students from Richfield Middle School say they were shocked to learn the school would cut ties with its theater course after a student survey. According to the Richfield School District, 6th and 7th grade students were given an in-school questionnaire form, asking them to rank elective classes by interest. Of 570 completed surveys, the district says theater and movement courses were the two lowest ranking – with two new options, woodworking and photography showing more interest. The school's theater teacher, who also leads the after-school theater program, confirmed to WCCO they were informed...
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