Jeh Johnson Tapped by New York Courts to Lead Racial Bias Review

Attorney Jeh Johnson, a former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, will lead an independent review of the New York State Court System’s efforts to combat institutional racism.

Announced by New York State Chief Judge Janet DiFiore on Tuesday, the probe comes amid a national uproar over police brutality sparked by the in-custody death of a 46-year-old black man, George Floyd, in Minneapolis on May 25. Four officers have been charged in connection with the incident including Derek Chauvin, who faces counts of murder and manslaughter.

On a video that quickly went viral, Chauvin was seen kneeling on Floyd’s neck for ...