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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) The state lawsuit against two former Minneapolis police officers charged with George Floyd’s death has been postponed to next year. On Monday, a court in Hennepin County ruled that the trial of Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng will continue until the morning of January 5, with the election of the jury beginning … Read More “State lawsuit delayed for Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng until January 2023 – WCCO” »
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) Prosecutors are fighting back against efforts to move the trial against two former Minneapolis officers accused of killing George Floyd out of town. The state lawsuit against Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng is scheduled to begin in less than two weeks. Both are charged with complicity in Floyd’s murder. READ MORE: In … Read More “Prosecutors fight back against efforts to move trial against former officials accused of George Floyd’s murder – WCCO” »
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) Two lawsuits have been filed against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who accuses him of using excessive force in 2017. Chauvin is currently serving a prison sentence of over 20 years for murdering George Floyd during an arrest in May 2020. READ MORE: President Biden signs a federal police ordinance 2 years … Read More “2 lawsuits filed against convicted MPD officer Derek Chauvin alleging excessive use of force in 2017 – WCCO” »
(credit: SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images) MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper claims that then President Donald Trump, complaining about those protesting the death of George Floyd in May 2020, asked “Can’t you just shoot them? Just shoot them in the legs or something? ” According to Axios, Esper’s claims appear … Read More “Ex-Pentagon Chief Claims Trump Asked About Shooting George Floyd Protesters, Report Says – WCCO” »
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A state investigation launched after George Floyd’s killing in the custody of four Minneapolis police officers has determined that the department engages in a pattern of race discrimination. Minnesota’s Department of Human Rights announced the finding of the nearly two-year probe on Wednesday. The department has the power to enforce … Read More “Probe Launched After Floyd’s Death Finds Minneapolis Police Discriminates On Race” »
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd, is seeking a new trial. In an 82-page brief filed Monday, Chauvin’s attorney, William Mohrman, argued that it was impossible for his client to get a fair trial in Minneapolis amid the tense climate surrounding the proceedings and the pre-trial publicity. … Read More “Derek Chauvin seeking new trial for case of George Floyd” »
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Wednesday, April 20, marks one year since a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd. People rejoiced outside the Hennepin County Government Center last April as word spread a jury found Chauvin guilty. READ MORE: Prosecutors: 3 Ex-Officers In George Floyd’s Death Rejected Plea Deal In … Read More “The Chauvin Verdict: A Look At What’s Changed 1 Year On – WCCO” »
CNN – Attorneys in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s 2020 killing began closing arguments Tuesday after four days of testimony during which each officer took the stand in his own defense. Defense attorneys for former officer Thomas Lane rested Monday, and the prosecution did not call any … Read More “George Floyd death: Closing arguments begin in civil rights trial of 3 ex-officers” »
CNN – Defense attorneys rested their case Monday in the federal civil rights trial of three former officers involved in George Floyd’s death. All three officers have testified about their points of view on May 25, 2020, when Floyd, a Black man, was fatally restrained. Closing arguments in the joint trial are set to begin … Read More “George Floyd death: Three former officers involved in Floyd’s death have all testified at their federal civil rights trial. Here’s what they said” »
CNN – Defense attorneys rested their case Monday in the federal civil rights trial of three former officers involved in George Floyd’s death. All three officers have testified about their points of view on May 25, 2020, when Floyd, a Black man, was fatally restrained. Closing arguments in the joint trial are set to begin … Read More “George Floyd death: Three former officers involved in Floyd’s death have all testified at their federal civil rights trial. Here’s what they said” »
