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.
QAnon Supporters React to Derek Chauvin Sentence: 'Not the Same Guy'
"How many Chauvins are there?" one QAnon conspiracy theorist asked.
Floyd Family Attorney Ben Crump Reacts to Derek Chauvin Sentencing
George Floyd's family and their attorney applauded the 22-and-a-half-year sentence Chauvin received from a judge in Minneapolis.
Derek Chauvin Sentenced 22 Years in Prison After Prosecution Requested 30
Chauvin's attorney asked the judge for probation, a request prosecutors called "so outside the realm of possibility."
Read Derek Chauvin's Full Remarks to Judge Ahead of Sentencing
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin publicly addressed the death of George Floyd for the first time on Friday ahead of his sentencing.
Chauvin Sentencing Begins With Statements From Floyd's Brothers, Daughter
In a video played for the court, Gianna Floyd said she asks about her father "all the time."
George Floyd's Family 'Anxious' Ahead of Derek Chauvin's Sentencing
"There was nothing typical about what Derek Chauvin did in torturing George Floyd to death," attorney Ben Crump said.
Derek Chauvin's Request for a New Trial Denied Hours Before Sentencing
Attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer alleged that misconduct by the judge, prosecutors and jurors compromised Chauvin's right to a fair trial.
Derek Chauvin Finds Out His Fate as George Floyd Killer Faces Years in Jail
Judge Peter Cahill will consider aggravating factors when deciding how long of a prison term to hand down to the former Minneapolis police officer.
Statue of George Floyd Vandalized Day Before Chauvin Sentencing
According to police, Floyd's face and the inscription were spraypainted black. The words "Patriot Front" were sprayed in white over the gold lettering on the side of the statue.
Teen Who Recorded George Floyd's Death Awarded Pulitzer Special Citation
Frazier was 17 when she made the video that helped set off a global movement over racial injustice.
Judge's Ruling on Fatal 2017 Shooting Could Impact Upcoming Floyd Trial
The upcoming trial of four ex-officers charged with third-degree murder in George Floyd's death may be impacted if the Minnesota Supreme Court chooses to reverse the same charge for another ex-officer who shot and killed a woman in 2017.
Federal Trial for Officers Involved in George Floyd's Death May Be Delayed
The federal trial for four former officers, indicted on allegations that they violated George Floyd's rights when pinning him to the ground, might be pushed back. Prosecutors are arguing that the case is unusual and complex because of the volume of evidence.
1,500 Minnesota Stores Damaged in 2020 Protests Could Take Years to Rebuild
A report from the Star Tribune details the difficulties that businesses damaged during the protests have faced.
They Still Can't Figure it Out: One Year After George Floyd's Murder
This nation would do best acknowledging historical racism—the ways it lingers and compromises Black lives daily.
George Floyd's Brother Urges Americans to 'Stay Woke' Ahead of Anniversary
"To keep this movement flourishing, to keep my brother's name ringing in the ears of everyone," Terrence Floyd said at a gathering ahead of the one-year anniversary of his brother's murder.
3 Women Arrested After Pig Blood Smeared on Former Home of Chauvin Witness
Splattered pig's blood accompanied by a decapitated pig head were left on the former home of a man who testified as part of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin's defense during his trial for the killing of George Floyd.
Here's Why Derek Chauvin Could Get More Prison Time Than Previously Thought
Judge Peter Cahill found beyond a reasonable doubt that Chauvin abused his power as a police officer and treated Floyd with particular cruelty, among other aggravating factors that could lengthen the former Minneapolis cop's prison sentence.
Dog the Bounty Hunter Blasts Chauvin, Says Police Need Better Training
Duane Chapman warned that more police would face lawsuits and potential charges if they continued using lethal force.
A Cop's Name You Don't Know but Should
You don't know Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller's name—or his story—because the media didn't think it was worth telling.
Derek Chauvin Indicted for Allegedly Kneeling on 14-Year-Old's Neck in 2017
Chauvin was recently found guilty of the murder of George Floyd last May in Minneapolis. Now he could face another trial.
Chauvin, 3 Other Ex-Cops Charged for Violating George Floyd's Civil Rights
Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao were indicted on additional charges related to the death of George Floyd.
Dramatically Different Training Needed to Curb Police Violence Expert Says
"The problem is, most abuses are committed by officers who just aren't thinking. They're scared or they're angry, and those emotions can lead people to behave in irrational ways. Dramatically better and different training could help change this, but one trial probably won't."
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.
