George Floyd Trial

• Here are the key players in trial of ex-cops charged in George Floyd’s killing

  Floyd died on May 25, 2020, after another former officer, Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on Floyd's neck for about nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed.

  World

  Oct 23, 2022
  
• Ex-cop pleads guilty to aiding, abetting killing of George Floyd

  Former police officer Thomas Lane helped to restrain George Floyd. His recommended sentence is three years, which must still be approved by a judge.

  World

  May 18, 2022
  
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• 3 former officers found guilty of rights violations in George Floyd’s killing

  Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were convicted of depriving George Floyd of his right to medical care as the Black man was pinned under officer Derek Chauvin's knee.

  World

  Feb 24, 2022
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• George Floyd murder: Third officer testifies as defense rests in federal trial

  The defense attorney for the third officer charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights rested his case Monday, paving the way for closing arguments.

  World

  Feb 21, 2022
• Officer says he didn’t realize George Floyd’s life was in danger

  A former Minneapolis police officer said he did not relay any of the onlookers' concerns about Floyd's well-being to the other officers.

  World

  Feb 16, 2022
• 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
• ‘Gives us hope’: George Floyd’s family grateful for former cops’ federal indictment

  The indictment names the four former officers, accusing them of wilfully violating the Black man's constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the pavement.

  World

  May 8, 2021
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• 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
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• 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