Allura Leggard

Allura Leggard is an anchor and multimedia journalist who joined CNY Central in June 2021. She is a recent Ithaca College graduate with a major in journalism and a minor in African diaspora studies. During her time at Ithaca, she interned with NBC news desk and the specials unit, worked as a reporter for WKNO FM to cover Super Tuesday in 2020, and served as an anchor and reporter for her college television station's top-ranked news show. She also co-hosted a sports show called 'Undercovered' on her college radio station, VIC. Allura is passionate about storytelling and enjoys being part of the CNY team, where she covers local news with a focus on hearing people's stories and getting to know the Syracuse community. Originally from Sag Harbor in Long Island, Allura is a beach lover and an avid Knicks fan. She is also a sports enthusiast and has been running as a sprinter since she was five years old, continuing her passion for track and field in college.

Biography:  https://cnycentral.com/station/people/allura-leggard

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Derrick Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for Second and Third Degree Murder and Second Degree Manslaughter in Floyd's death.
  • George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derrick Chauvin on May 25, 2019.
  • George Floyd was murdered at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 25, 2020.
  • Minneapolis City Council Member Andrea Jenkins has made strides towards meeting some of the demands, including creating a new Public Safety Center and implementing behavioral Crisis Response Teams.
  • The community demands 24 changes from the city which include ending qualified immunity and removing certain officials, some of which have been met but not all.
  • Three other Minneapolis officers involved were convicted of violating Floyd's civil rights.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

George Floyd Square: A Symbol of Resistance and Healing, Yet Struggling with Development and Momentum

George Floyd Square: A Symbol of Resistance and Healing, Yet Struggling with Development and Momentum

Broke On: Monday, 25 May 2020 George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, site of his tragic death in 2020, remains a symbol of resistance and healing. Daily gatherings include protests, reflection, and performances by Brass Solidarity. The community demands 24 changes from the city but progress has been slow. Some question the movement's momentum. In Syracuse, a 'We March because We Care' event honored Floyd's memory in 2023. Despite delays in development, businesses struggle to thrive due to concrete barricades and homeless gatherings.