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Promises on diversity and racial justice have proved easier to make than to keep
Police reform and slavery reparations get hearings as rights campaigners gain influence
His murder by a police officer led to protests around the world against racism
Business urged to translate statements and diversity initiatives into real change
State’s attorney-general relied on a strong team and emotive evidence to secure rare conviction
US justice department to probe potentially systemic issues after Chauvin conviction
Murder conviction of Derek Chauvin should change policing and more
Harrowing video of George Floyd’s death helped prosecution secure rare conviction of police officer
Biden hails verdict on ex-police officer as potential ‘giant step forward’ in fight against injustice
Celebration laced with recognition that conviction is but a starting point for broader change
Concerns over accountability and the deaths of people of colour fuel debates over cuts to budgets
Officers who kill black people tend to avoid prosecution and are usually acquitted by US juries
Congresswoman said protesters should ‘get more confrontational’ if ex-officer is acquitted of George Floyd’s murder
Country braces for verdict in high-profile case of former police officer charged with killing George Floyd
The world is watching the court case of the former police officer accused of murdering George Floyd
Testimony comes as Derek Chauvin’s lawyers and prosecutors wrangle over cause of fatality
Jurors hear testimony over cause of death in trial of former police officer charged with murder
Prosecution and defence offer competing narratives on cause of death that sparked global outrage
The video of George Floyd’s death that captured the world’s attention will be just one factor in jurors’ decision
Finding impartial jury is challenge in killing that rocked Minneapolis and resonated around world
Resolution of civil case comes as police officer stands trial for death that led to protests
Minneapolis braces for trial over death that sparked global protests against racial injustice
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