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A Michigan police officer has been charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head as the Black man was on the ground.

A suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for a Taser was led away in handcuffs Thursday after a jury found her guilty of manslaughter in the death of Black motorist Daunte Wright.

2019, file photo, Rep. William Lacy Clay, right, D-Mo., speaks with St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson after a news conference in St. Louis. Come January, shell almost certainly be representing the St. Louis suburb in Congress, making her the most prominent of many Ferguson protesters who have turned to politics. The district that covers St. Louis and north St. Louis County is overwhelmingly Democratic, and Bush is heavily favored in November against her little-known Republican challenger, Anthony Rogers. He was replaced by another Ferguson activist, Rasheen Aldridge, who is just 26. Zaki Baruti, another leading Ferguson activist, said he recognized Bush's potential during the protests and helped convince her to run for U.S. Senate in 2016.

After a third review failed to uncover enough evidence to charge the officer who fatally shot Black 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, some prosecutors and civil rights leaders agree its time to focus on changing the laws that shield police. Wilson and Brown became involved in a heated confrontation on Aug. 9, 2014. Wilson said that Brown came at him menacingly and that he killed him in self-defense. In Missouri, no new laws are on the horizon. His predecessor typically didn't record those sessions but made an exception in the investigation of Brown's death, Bell said.

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2019, file photo, St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson sits during an NCAA college basketball game between Saint Louis and Seton Hall in St. Louis. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson knows the trauma of violence she and her children were present when her first husband was shot to death 25 ago during an attempted carjacking. St. Louis was violent then, as it is now. Floyds death reignited tensions in St. Louis. Just as in St. Louis, demonstrators and some City Council members have sought a drastic reduction in the law enforcement budget.

Even as prosecutors have said little about how they arrived at the precise number, it has fast grown into a potent symbol of the suffering Floyd and many other black men have experienced at the hands of police. In Boston and Tacoma, Washington, demonstrators this week lay down on streets staging die-ins" for precisely 8 minutes, 46 seconds. ViacomCBS, owner of MTV and Nickelodeon, stopped its programming earlier this week to air a silent, somber video honoring Floyd for 8 minutes, 46 seconds. Pausing for a full 8 minutes, 46 seconds helps turn the abstract into a reality, said Monica Cannon-Grant, the founder of Violence in Boston Inc., which organized a Tuesday protest that included the minutes of silence. Using those, Chauvin had his knee on Floyd for 7 minutes and 46 seconds, including 1 minute and 53 seconds after Floyd appeared to stop breathing.

The monitor overseeing the federal consent agreement requiring police and court changes in Ferguson is seeing troubling signs that residents are increasingly disengaged in the reform process. Just 22 people showed up Wednesday for a town hall-style meeting with the monitor team at the Ferguson Community Center. Five years ago, a St. Louis County grand jury and the U.S. Justice Department both found no evidence to indict Darren Wilson, the officer who shot Brown following a street confrontation. But the shooting led to months of often violent protests and led to Justice Department scrutiny of how Ferguson's police department and court system treated blacks. Efforts will be expanded to reach more residents, especially black residents, when the 2020 survey is conducted, she said.

On the fifth anniversary of Michael Brown 's death in Ferguson, his father urged St. Louis County's top prosecutor Friday to reopen the investigation into the white police officer who fatally shot the black and unarmed 18-year-old. McCulloch drew criticism for his handling of the investigation into the Michael Brown shooting, with detractors accusing him of guiding the grand jury to its decision not to indict the officer, Darren Wilson, which came in November 2014, three months after Brown's death. The U.S. Department of Justice under then-President Barack Obama also declined to charge Wilson, who resigned within days of the grand jury decision announcement. Protests escalated again after the grand jury announcement. ___For more on the fatal shooting of Michael Brown: https://apnews.com/MichaelBrownCopyright 2019 The Associated Press.

One year ago, Michael Brown was killed during a confrontation with Ferguson, Missouri, police officer Darren Wilson. The shooting sparked riots across the U.S. and put police procedures under scrutiny. Don Champion is in Ferguson where hundreds came out to remember Michael Brown.

Ferguson Report Gloria Browne-Marshall, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, discusses why Darren Wilson will not be prosecuted in the shooting death of Michael Brown and the Department of Justice's report that finds discriminatory practices in the Ferguson, MO Police Department.

DOJ: Officer Darren Wilson will not be charged The Department of Justice has released the reasoning behind its decision not to prosecute former Ferguson Missouri Police Officer Darren Wilson. Mark Strassmann reports on the findings that also paint the department as plagued by racism.

Darren Wilson will not face DOJ charges in Michael Brown shooting CBS correspondent Jeff Pegues breaks down the decision made by the Justice Department not to charge former Ferguson Police officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

Police release footage of Ferguson looting suspects Surveillance video shows looters who stole from Ferguson-area businesses on the night the grand jury decided not to indict former officer Darren Wilson in the death of unarmed teen Michael Brown.

12/01: Amid Ferguson protests, Obama addresses police militarization; Troubled teens face their biggest challenge Across the nation, thousands of students marched Monday in protest of the grand jury decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown. The ongoing tension over the situation in Ferguson, Mo., prompted the White House to announce changes that will impact the militarization of local police departments. Vladimir Duthiers reports from Ferguson; Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy takes in unruly teens and helps them overcome their mental and physical challenges. One year later, the teens have earned their first pass to go home. Michelle Miller files her latest report in the installment "A Last Second Chance."

Amid Ferguson protests, Obama addresses police militarization Across the nation, thousands of students marched Monday in protest of the grand jury decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown. The ongoing tension over the situation in Ferguson, Mo., prompted the White House to announce changes that will impact the militarization of local police departments. Vladimir Duthiers reports from Ferguson.

Hug of officer at Portland's Ferguson protest goes viral It's been almost a week since the Ferguson grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown. Many of the images that followed were ugly. But one capturing a hug has gone viral. Carter Evans reports.

Attorney: Darren Wilson resignation prompted by safety concerns City officials say Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, who fatally shot teenager Michael Brown, is receiving no severance pay. His attorney says his resignation was prompted by safety concerns. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

11/30: Heavy rain expected to move up West Coast; Hug of officer at Portland's Ferguson protest goes viral A series of storms on the West Coast is expected to bring relief from extreme drought but potential flooding as well. Some places in northern California could get up to six inches of rain or more. Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of CBS affiliate WBZ-TV takes a look at the weather conditions; and, it's been almost a week since the Ferguson grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown. Many of the images that followed were ugly. But one capturing a hug has gone viral.

Ferguson protestors disrupt Black Friday shopping More than a dozen people were arrested Friday night in Ferguson, as protests continue over a grand jury decision to not indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. Meanwhile, there were many protests around the country disrupting Black Friday shopping. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

Questions Arise Over Ferguson Grand Jury Decision The grand jury’s decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown is not only sparking outrage among protesters -- it's also raising questions about how the panel reached that conclusion. CBS Correspondent Eboni Williams, who's also an attorney, examines the newly released evidence that was presented to the grand jury.

Will Ferguson police department tactics change? Attorney General Eric Holder's visit to Missouri in August strongly signaled that he will seek changes at the Ferguson Police Department. Protesters complained that some police officers had hidden their name tags and were wearing bracelets supporting fellow officer Darren Wilson. Bob Orr reports.

Michael Brown's parents on grand jury decision, violence in Ferguson Michael Brown Sr. and Lesley McSpadden, the parents of Michael Brown Jr., and their attorney Benjamin Crump join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their reaction to the grand jury's decision and the violent aftermath in Ferguson. In this emotional interview, they also comment on officer Darren Wilson's version of events and the American justice system.

More violence in Ferguson despite National Guard presence Fallout continues over the grand jury's decision to not indict officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. People managed to destroy another police cruiser. Vladimir Duthiers reports from Ferguson where the number of National Guard troops more than tripled overnight.

Ferguson decision fuels race debate The grand jury’s decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown reinforced a perception in the black community that justice is not always applied equally. Jeff Pegues reports on the role race plays in justice.

Inside Darren Wilson’s testimony to the grand jury A St. Louis County grand jury decided there was no probable cause to charge police officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown. Mark Strassmann reports on Wilson’s full account of what he says happened.

Ferguson officials scramble to control civil unrest More National Guard troops are on their way to Ferguson, Mo., to try and control the chaotic aftermath of a grand jury’s decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson. Michelle Miller reports on outrage that continues to play out in the streets.

Representatives of Michael Brown's family make statement Michael Brown's family attorney Ben Crump blasted the St. Louis County prosecutor after a grand jury declined to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the 18-year-old's shooting death.

Emotions come to the surface in Ferguson after grand jury announcement Hundreds took to the streets in Ferguson, Missouri Monday night to protest the grand jury's decision to not indict officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. While some protests turned violent, many demonstrated peacefully.

Of 61 people arrested overnight in Ferguson unrest, 59 were St. Louis locals Violent protests in Ferguson, Missouri, have changed the landscape of the St. Louis suburb. The frustration comes with the grand jury's decision not to charge officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar spoke out about the unrest. Mark Strassmann reports on the arrests and how locals were trashing their own neighborhoods.

Ferguson protesters riot in aftermath of grand jury decision Reaction to the grand jury's decision in the shooting death of Michael Brown left destruction in the streets of Ferguson. Rioting protesters are furious that police officer Darren Wilson will face no charges. See what happened when CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca was covering the demonstrations.

No indictment for officer in killing of Michael Brown Gloria Browne-Marshall, Associate Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City and former civil rights attorney discusses the grand jury's role and their decision to not indict police officer Darren Wilson.

No charges for Ferguson police officer St. Louis county prosecutor Robert McCulloch explains that the grand jury declines to bring charges against Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting of Michael Brown, 18.

Security, stress high ahead of Ferguson grand jury announcement A grand jury is considering charges against police Officer Darren Wilson in the August shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown. The streets of Ferguson were quiet overnight, but that wasn't the case in the St. Louis neighborhood of Shaw. Mark Strassmann reports from Clayton, Missouri, where state officials say they're ready for the public reaction.

Encounter between Michael Brown and Ferguson Police was brief New evidence reveals that the encounter between Michael Brown and Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson was short. The unarmed teenager, Michael Brown, was shot by Wilson on August 9th in Ferguson Missouri. Vicente Arenas reports.

Ferguson on edge over anticipated grand jury decision The grand jury examining the death of Michael Brown is expected to release its decision soon on whether to charge police officer Darren Wilson. As Mark Strassmann reports, fears over the prospect violent protests are growing.

Preventing violence in Ferguson while awaiting grand jury A grand jury will soon decide whether to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. Authorities are planning for how to avoid any violence, whatever the result. Michelle Miller reports from Ferguson, Mo.

AG Holder reportedly "exasperated" by Ferguson, Mo. info leaks As more information emerges seeming to back Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson's account of the Michael Brown shooting, Eric Holder expressed aggravation over the leaks. Holder described the periodic release of inside information about the case as "inappropriate and troubling." Vladimir Duthiers reports.

Officer in Michael Brown shooting could be protected by Missouri law As the debate over the use of deadly force continues in the wake of the Michael Brown shooting, some in law enforcement believe the case isn't so cut and dry. According to Missouri law, Officer Darren Wilson may have been within his rights to fire on Brown. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

Following weeks of racial tension, Ferguson begins to calm down When Michael Brown was shot and killed by officer Darren Wilson two weeks ago, the simmering racial tension that slipped under the surface for years boiled over. But as Vladimir Duthiers explains, there are signs that the police department is attempting to improve its community interaction.

Ferguson protests move to courthouse as grand jury convenes Protests in Ferguson, Missouri, moved to the courthouse where the grand jury began hearing evidence. But a decision on whether to charge Officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown may not be made until October. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

Grand jury set to hear evidence amid unrest in Ferguson A grand jury was expected to convene in Clayton, Mo. Wednesday to begin hearing evidence to determine whether Officer Darren Wilson should be charged in the shooting death of Michael Brown. About two dozen protesters held signs urging prosecutor Bob McCulloch – who has deep family connections to police - to step aside. CBS News' Susan McGinnis reports.

teen suspected in robbery minutes before shooting New surveillance footage shows a man who appears to be Michael Brown assaulting a store owner minutes before the shooting. Officer Darren Wilson has been identified as the cop who fatally shot the 18-year-old unarmed teen. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

Ferguson police identify officer in Michael Brown shooting Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson identified Darren Wilson as the officer who fatally shot Michael Brown. The killing of the unarmed teen sparked protests and violence in the St. Louis suburb.