Derek Chauvin
The latest on Derek Chauvin. A former Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer, Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in May 2020. Floyd's killing inspired protests and calls for police reform in the Minneapolis region and all across the United States.
Why a New Derek Chauvin Trial Is Unlikely
Mitchell, a juror in Chauvin's trial, has come under scrutiny after it emerged he participated in a march to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. in in Washington, D.C., last year.
Derek Chauvin Judge Unfairly Blocked Evidence From Drug Dealer, Motion Says
Eric Nelson, Chauvin's lawyer, filed a motion for a new trial on Tuesday, citing multiple grounds, including allegations of errors made by the judge.
Derek Chauvin's Attorney Requests New Trial, Says Verdict 'Contrary to Law'
On April 20, a jury found Chauvin—a former Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer who killed a Black man named George Floyd—guilty of all three criminal counts related to Floyd's death.
It's Time to End Systemic Racism in Policing Once and for All
Many Black and brown people still cannot breathe at all, as the nation struggles to reckon with the systemic racism that pervades policing and affects their lives.
Woman Sues BLM Chapter for Posting Racist Emails She Says She Didn't Send
Karra Crowley, a real estate agent, says someone sent the emails to the Sacramento chapter of Black Lives Matter to harm her business.
The Chauvin Verdict Is a Watershed Moment for Police to Make Real Change
Last week a jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd. With that verdict, the trial of one police officer came to an end and a renewed conversation about policing in America and use of excessive force has begun.
George W. Bush Calls for Reform, Says 'Real Issue in Police Accountability'
"I think one of the lessons that people will learn over time is that there's no question there needs to be police," former President George W. Bush said during a recent podcast interview.
Mario Gonzalez Brother Says Video Shows Cops 'Blatantly Lying' About Death
The 26-year-old died on April 19 in California after being pinned down by officers using their knees, elbows and arms.
Just 9 Percent of Trump Voters Support the Black Lives Matter Movement
Overall, nearly half of Americans said they somewhat or strongly support the goals of the anti-racism activists.
Chauvin Juror Says Verdict 'Possibly' Affected by His Trial Silence
Brandon Mitchell was Juror 52 of the 12 jury members who convicted Derek Chauvin of George Floyd's murder.
High School Assignment Asks if Chauvin Should Have Been Charged With Murder
One of the questions referred to drugs in George Floyd's system at the time of his killing in Minnesota.
Derek Chauvin Prosecutor Reveals It Was His First Ever Criminal Case
"Most people wouldn't realize that this was my first foray into criminal law," Jerry Blackwell said on MSNBC's The Last Word.
1,050 Died in Police Encounters Between Floyd Murder, Chauvin Verdict
At least 979 civilians were killed by police between May 25, 2020 and April 20, 2021, with 71 police officers also killed in the line of duty.
School Offers 'White Student Support Circle' After Derek Chauvin Verdict
Randall Brooker, Superintendent, Piedmont Unified School District, said that the email that appeared to show the school offering the support session was a "poor choice of words."
Derek Chauvin Once Kept Knee on Teen's Back for 17 Minutes, Prosecutors Say
Prosecutors had wanted to include the incident as evidence in the trial for the killing of George Floyd.
What an LAPD Veteran Wrote in Open Letter to LeBron James
Deon Joseph offered to sit down and talk with LeBron James about policing in America in a Facebook post.
Shaun King: Joe Biden Must Fix the Racist Justice System He Helped Create
Will the U.S. seize the historic moment following the conviction of Derek Chauvin for George Floyd's murder to finally tackle the the policing and criminal justice crises that have torn the country apart? Activist Shaun King outlines the steps Biden and Congress should take now.
Angel Zapata Hernandez Died With a Knee to His Neck Months Before Floyd
Angel Zapata Hernandez died while being arrested by security officers of San Diego's Metropolitan Transit System in June 2019.
Cases Handled by Ex-Medical Examiner in Chauvin Trial to be Examined
More than 450 doctors signed an open letter casting doubt on the work of David Fowler, who argued the cause of George Floyd's death was "undetermined."
Nearly Half of Republicans Think Chauvin Trial Verdict Was Wrong: Poll
U.S. adults who disagreed with the verdict were overwhelmingly white, conservative and male.
Harris: Chauvin Verdict Won't 'Heal the Pain That Existed for Generations'
The vice president urged the Senate to have "the courage" to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
Teacher Resigns Over Photo of Her Foot on Black Boy's Neck
The boy's mother had said the teacher, who is white, had a "heart of pure gold" and did not deserve to lose her job.
Rep. Jim Clyburn Joins Waters in Urging Protesters to 'Be Confrontational'
"Come on, this stuff is crazy. We just can't sit by and think it'll go away. We gotta push it away. We gotta confront it," Clyburn said.
Derek Chauvin Sentencing Date Falls Just Before Juneteenth
The timing of a Minneapolis police officer's sentencing could prove a poignant moment for many Black Americans.
Stop Gaslighting Us About 'Justice.' 4 More People of Color Are Dead
The guilty verdict issued in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd is being heralded as a key moment in the fight against racist police violence.
Majority of White Evangelicals Think Black Americans Receive Equal Justice
Meanwhile, 57 percent of all white Americans believe Black Americans are not treated equally by the justice system.
America Has Come a Long Way Since the Rodney King Beating
Now that the trial of Derek Chauvin has resulted in the jury finding the former police officer guilty on three charges, we can see how far our nation has come since the Rodney King beating.
The Toxicity of the Permanent Outrage Mentality
The unfortunate reality is that, in our modern political and media ecosystem, a permanently aggrieved, outraged, victimized mentality pays well.
Black Men Are a Rorschach Test That America Keeps Failing
The image of a Black man is the Rorschach test that America repeatedly fails.
Massachusetts Police Officer Reassigned Over Pro-Derek Chauvin Post
The Fall River Police Department said the officer "inadvertently" posted a statement to the department's Facebook account that appeared to show support for Chauvin and criticize George Floyd.
