George Floyd-Derek Chauvin

Police Officer Derek Chauvin uses a controversial knee-hold on George Floyd, leading to his death

Minneapolis is back-tracking on defunding their police department, decided after the tragic killing of George Floyd by local law enforcement.

The U-turn came after citizens rose and protested soaring violent crime rates and slow response times.

News Editor & Calgary Bureau Chief

Dave Naylor is News Editor & Calgary Bureau Chief of the Western Standard based in the Calgary Headquarters. He served as City Editor of the Calgary Sun & covered Alberta news for nearly 40 years.

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