Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel appears in the following:

Jury Selection Complete In Murder Trial Against Derek Chauvin

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Jury selection is complete in the high-profile murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. It took over two weeks to pick the jury.

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"We Need To Do More." Asian Americans Voice Anger, Frustration After Atlanta Shooting

Friday, March 19, 2021

Asian Americans speak about their anger over the shootings in the Atlanta area that left six women of Asian descent dead.

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Plywood From Boarded-Up Shops Turned Into Art Commemorating Floyd Killing

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Put up to protect buildings from civil unrest, the boards have become vehicles of expression for devastated and angry Minnesotans.

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Plywood Boards Bearing Art From Last Summer's Protests Represent Trauma And Strength

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Leesa Kelly has collected more than 700 plywood boards from protests and boarded buildings from the summer of 2020. They represent preservation of the demonstrations as well as the trauma of it all.

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Minneapolis Agrees To Pay $27 Million To Family Of George Floyd

Saturday, March 13, 2021

Minneapolis is settling a federal lawsuit with George Floyd's family for $27 million in what the family's attorney says is the largest pretrial civil rights settlement ever.

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Possibility Of An Unpopular Verdict Makes Some In The Chauvin Trial Jury Pool Nervous

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Several members of the jury pool in the Derek Chauvin case have said they fear retribution if they were to render an unpopular verdict.

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Judge In Derek Chauvin Trial Has Reputation For Fairness, Control

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Known as decisive and fair, the spotlight is on Judge Peter Cahill. He's the man presiding over the high profile murder case against the former police officer accused of killing George Floyd.

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Judge In Derek Chauvin's Trial Has A Reputation For Being Fair, Decisive

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Judge Peter Cahill is overseeing the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the killing of George Floyd. Jury selection got underway on Tuesday.

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Jury Selection For Chauvin Trial Delayed

Monday, March 08, 2021

Jury selection for the Derek Chauvin trial is delayed as there is an effort to get clarity on the potential of a third-degree murder charge.

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Biden Signs Most Far-Reaching Federal Protections For LGBTQ People Yet

Thursday, January 28, 2021

President Biden has signed an executive order to combat discrimination against LGBTQ people in health care, housing and education. The action is the most far-reaching of any federal protections yet.

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'The Separate and Unequal Health System' Highlighted By COVID-19

Thursday, January 21, 2021

A South Los Angeles hospital has long provided for an underserved community where private insurance is scarce and chronic illnesses can flourish. And then came a devastating coronavirus surge.

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Why Black Officers Find Breach Of U.S. Capitol Particularly Upsetting

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Members of the U.S. Capitol Police and D.C. police were overpowered by a violent mob storming the Capitol Building. There were also a few officers that appeared to sympathize with the mob.

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Site That Traffics In Misinformation Fills Void Left By Struggling Newspaper

Monday, January 11, 2021

In Stockton, Calif., a controversial site is filling the gap as the local newspaper grapples to survive. Is this a microcosm of what happens to a democracy when local news dies?

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'Now The World Gets To See The Difference': BLM Protesters On The Capitol Attack

Saturday, January 09, 2021

Protesters for Black lives say when they protest for social justice, they're met with rubber bullets and tear gas. Meanwhile, a mob of white extremists storms the Capitol with little resistance.

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BLM Protesters Express Frustration Over Police Treatment Of Mob On Capitol Hill

Friday, January 08, 2021

Black Lives Matter activists point to the difference in how law enforcement dealt with a mob of mostly white insurrectionists and the mostly peaceful protests against racism and police brutality.

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LA County Hospitals Begin To Ration Care Amid Coronavirus Surge

Wednesday, January 06, 2021

The spike in COVID-19 cases is battering hospitals, and Los Angeles County is in crisis. The number will likely go up after a weekend of New Year's celebrations despite lockdown rules.

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News Brief: Politics Of Relief, Ariz. COVID-19 Surge, Census Delay

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Senate leadership rules out sending standalone $2,000 checks to U.S. workers. Arizona grapples with second highest COVID-19 rate in the nation. And, the Census Bureau will miss year-end deadline.

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News Brief: COVID-19 Variant, Abortion Vote, Pandemic Relief

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

A highly contagious COVID-19 strain makes its way to the U.S. Argentina's upper house of Congress votes to legalize abortion. And, with two days left in 2020, Senate rushes to finish end-of-year list.

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News Brief: Pandemic Relief, Nashville Blast, EU Vaccinations

Monday, December 28, 2020

President Trump signs into law the coronavirus relief and spending package. Nashville investigators identify the Christmas Day bomber. Plus, the EU launches its first round of COVID-19 vaccinations.

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After Increase In White Supremacist Incidents, LA County Turns To Hate Hotline

Thursday, December 10, 2020

The largest county in the nation is hoping a hotline to report hate will give Los Angeles a better understanding of where discrimination is happening, and how it's impacting residents.

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