Stories tagged: "George Floyd"

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Criminal Justice Seven Months After George Floyd’s Killing — Has Policing Really Changed in Arizona?

Maricopa County-area law enforcement have shot at more people in the months since Floyd's death than during the same time frame in previous years.

Bree Burkitt Bree Burkitt December 22, 2020 10:01 am MST
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Criminal Justice Where the Defund the Police Movement Stands in Arizona

Phoenix officials approved a city budget in June that left police funds intact but allocated $3 million for a civilian review system.

Isabella Martillaro Isabella Martillaro September 28, 2020 10:27 am MST
Criminal Justice man holding sign at Phoenix protest that says "stop murdering my friends"
Criminal Justice Maricopa County Attorney Declines to Charge Dion Johnson’s Killer

Johnson was killed by a state trooper who found him sleeping in his vehicle, which was parked at the top of an on-ramp on Loop 101.

Adianna Bermudez Adianna Bermudez September 25, 2020 12:01 pm MST
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Culture Phoenix’s Only Black-Owned Bookstore Sees ‘Dramatic Increase in Book Sales’

A renewed focus on social justice in the wake of police killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd has seen sales soar at Black-owned bookstores.

Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press August 24, 2020 11:21 am MST
Elections Phillips held a press conference to defend his actions after video from the rally sparked calls for Phillips to resign from office.
Elections Scottsdale Councilmember Who Said ‘I Can’t Breathe’ at Anti-Mask Rally To Be on November Ballot

Guy Phillips rejected calls to resign after he invoked George Floyd’s dying words while protesting against policies requiring the use of face coverings.

Alicia Barrón Alicia Barrón August 6, 2020 7:09 am MST

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Politics Pretty Much Everyone Is Now Calling for This Councilman’s Resignation Over ‘Despicable’ George Floyd Comments

Scottsdale City Councilman Guy Phillips was also rebuked in March for sharing misinformation about COVID-19.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner June 29, 2020 8:39 am MST
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Education While The Push to Defund Phoenix Police Grows Stronger, Activists Want Officers Out of Schools

In addition to community demands that cities defund the police, students are asking district leaders to remove officers from campuses.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner June 16, 2020 10:44 am MST