Derek Chauvin Trial

• Jury selection starts for 3 former cops charged with violating George Floyd’s rights

  The three former Minneapolis police officers are broadly charged with depriving Floyd of his civil rights while acting under government authority.

  World

  Jan 20, 2022
  
• George Floyd pretrial begins for 3 former cops charged with violating civil rights

  Tou Thao, J. Kueng and Thomas Lane face a Jan. 20 trial for allegations that they deprived George Floyd of his rights while acting under government authority.

  World

  Jan 11, 2022
  
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• Derek Chauvin to appeal conviction, prison sentence in George Floyd murder case

  The former police officer was convicted earlier this year on charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death.

  World

  Sep 23, 2021
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• Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for George Floyd’s murder

  Though Chauvin is expected to appeal, he also still faces trial on federal civil rights charges, along with three other fired officers who have yet to have their state trials.

  World

  Jun 25, 2021
• Ex-cop Derek Chauvin, convicted in murder of George Floyd, asks judge for new trial

  On April 20, a 12-member jury found Chauvin, 45, guilty on all three counts he faced after considering three weeks of testimony.

  World

  May 4, 2021
• 84% of Canadians satisfied with Derek Chauvin guilty verdict in George Floyd death: poll

  A new survey suggests a vast majority of Canadians believe the verdict that found Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd was good news.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2021
• ‘Relief’ of Chauvin trial verdict must spark change in U.S. systems: experts

  Experts say the George Floyd case and resulting verdict were a rare case of accountability within a system that needs to be reformed, and are hopeful the momentum continues.

  World

  Apr 20, 2021
• Trudeau says death of George Floyd was a ‘wake up call’ about systemic racism

  Floyd's death sparked protests around the globe, including in Canada, where the treatment of racialized Canadians was brought into sharp focus.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2021
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• Crowds react with joy, wariness after Derek Chauvin convicted in murder of George Floyd

  Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.

  World

  Apr 20, 2021
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• Biden says Chauvin verdict a ‘step forward,’ but adds America ‘can’t stop here’

  'This can be a moment of significant change,' Joe Biden said of the guilty verdict in the trial of the ex-police officer responsible for the death of George Floyd.

  Politics

  Apr 20, 2021