/tags/george-floyd George Floyd en-US Copyright Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:08:50 GMT /texas-news/2023-04-11/abbotts-push-to-pardon-man-who-murdered-austin-protester-inherently-political-observers-say By pushing for a review of Daniel Perry’s murder conviction, analysts say Gov. Greg Abbott has taken a Texas-sized leap in touting his pardoning powers. In 2020, Perry shot and killed Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter protest in Austin. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:08:50 GMT /texas-news/2023-04-11/abbotts-push-to-pardon-man-who-murdered-austin-protester-inherently-political-observers-say Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /news/2022-09-16/texas-board-rejects-posthumous-pardon-for-george-floyd-after-recommending-one-to-greg-abbott The state’s parole board did not explain why it was denying the request to pardon Floyd, who was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, for a minor 2004 drug conviction. Last year, the board recommended Abbott pardon Floyd, then rescinded that suggestion. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:17:10 GMT /news/2022-09-16/texas-board-rejects-posthumous-pardon-for-george-floyd-after-recommending-one-to-greg-abbott William Melhado | The Texas Tribune /2022-08-17/more-black-americans-live-in-texas-than-any-other-state-but-many-are-reconsidering-their-future-here More Black Americans live in Texas than any other state. Two years after George Floyd’s murder, many reconsider their future here. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:00:00 GMT /2022-08-17/more-black-americans-live-in-texas-than-any-other-state-but-many-are-reconsidering-their-future-here Jaden Edison | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2022-08-08/gov-greg-abbott-appoints-officer-indicted-for-misconduct-during-george-floyd-protests Justin Berry was among 19 Austin police officers indicted earlier this year, accused of using excessive force against people protesting the murder of George Floyd. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:30:00 GMT /texas-news/2022-08-08/gov-greg-abbott-appoints-officer-indicted-for-misconduct-during-george-floyd-protests Jolie McCullough | The Texas Tribune, Jaden Edison | The Texas Tribune /news/2022-05-06/two-dallas-police-officers-indicted-for-assaulting-protesters-during-george-floyd-protests On Friday a Dallas County grand jury indicted two Dallas Police officers accused of assaulting protesters in the summer of 2020. Fri, 06 May 2022 19:59:32 GMT /news/2022-05-06/two-dallas-police-officers-indicted-for-assaulting-protesters-during-george-floyd-protests Pablo Arauz Peña /news/2022-02-11/dallas-police-union-defends-officers-accused-of-excessive-force-in-2020-george-floyd-protests The officers are accused of severely injuring people during protests in downtown Dallas. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:31:52 GMT /news/2022-02-11/dallas-police-union-defends-officers-accused-of-excessive-force-in-2020-george-floyd-protests Pablo Arauz Peña /news/2021-12-23/texas-board-rescinds-recommendation-for-posthumous-pardon-of-george-floyd The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles cited a procedural error for the decision, but seemed to leave open the possibility that it would reconsider the issue in the near future. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 21:15:35 GMT /news/2021-12-23/texas-board-rescinds-recommendation-for-posthumous-pardon-of-george-floyd Kate McGee | The Texas Tribune /news/2021-10-05/george-floyd-could-be-pardoned-for-a-2004-houston-arrest-if-gov-greg-abbott-signs-off The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously recommended a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest made by a now-indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT /news/2021-10-05/george-floyd-could-be-pardoned-for-a-2004-houston-arrest-if-gov-greg-abbott-signs-off Associated Press /news/2021-06-25/read-the-derek-chauvin-sentencing-decision Chauvin "treated Mr. Floyd without respect and denied him the dignity owed to all human beings," wrote Judge Peter Cahill, adding an additional 10 years to Chauvin's presumptive sentence. Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:34:27 GMT /news/2021-06-25/read-the-derek-chauvin-sentencing-decision Laurel Wamsley /news/2021-06-25/derek-chauvin-will-be-sentenced-today-over-george-floyds-murder Prosecutors were asking for the former police officer to be sentenced to a 30-year prison term. The defense attorney called for probation and time already served. Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:07:08 GMT /news/2021-06-25/derek-chauvin-will-be-sentenced-today-over-george-floyds-murder Bill Chappell