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.
Imprisoned Former Cop Derek Chauvin Appears in Tax Evasion Charge Hearing
Derek and Kellie Chauvin are accused of withholding more than $400,000 from their taxes from 2014 to 2019.
Jurors Who Convicted Derek Chauvin Will Be Revealed
Judge Peter Chahill said there is no reason to believe releasing the names "presents any external threats to the jurors' safety."
Cop Who Shot 911 Caller to Be Resentenced After Murder Conviction Tossed
Mohamed Noor was convicted of murder for the 2017 shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. The conviction was overturned in September.
Ahmaud Arbery Jury Selection Could Be Complicated by Video
The task of selecting the jury resembles the trial of Derek Chauvin as video evidence becomes the focal point and potential jurors worry for their safety.
Chauvin's New Lawyer From Firm That Represented Group Who Challenged Biden
One lawyer from the group challenged the election in Wisconsin, claiming that there were "integrity issues."
Chauvin Hires Lawyer Representing Health Care Workers Vaccine Mandate Suit
Originally, Chauvin asked for a public defender to represent him on the appeal. However, the state Supreme Court denied his request, saying that he was ineligible after reviewing his financial assets.
Why SCOTUS Decision in Boston Bomber Case Could Decide Derek Chauvin's Fate
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's lawyers likely argue their client did not face an adequately unbiased jury following extensive media coverage about the case.
Minnesota High Court Says Chauvin Hasn't Proved Need for Public Defender
The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Chauvin's request to be represented by a public defender, saying he had not proved he was unable to afford an attorney.
Derek Chauvin 'Has a Shot' at Appeal Success. Here's Why
A legal analyst told Newsweek the ex-police officer "has a shot, even if just remote one, on a couple of issues."
Derek Chauvin Is Broke and Can't Afford a Lawyer: Affidavit
Ex-police officer Chauvin, a white man, intends to appeal his conviction and sentence for the murder of George Floyd, a Black man.
Chauvin Used Unreasonable Force 4 Times Before Floyd's Death: Prosecutors
Chauvin went "beyond the point when such force was needed under the circumstances" during four instances dating to 2014, prosecutors said.
Minnesota Court's Decision May Lead Derek Chauvin to Contest Charges
A person can only be charged with third-degree murder when the mental state of the person responsible demonstrates a "generalized indifference to human life," the Supreme Court wrote in the ruling.
'Disturbing' Image Altering Derek Chauvin, George Floyd Photo Prompts Probe
"The insensitive nature of the post and the underlying message are completely inappropriate," Norman Public Schools said in a statement.
Attorneys Argue Against Trial Broadcast for Cops Charged in Floyd's Death
"People are deterred from testifying for the defense because they fear the wrath of the crowd," the attorneys wrote.
3 Ex-Minneapolis Cops Ask for Trial Separate From Derek Chauvin
"The jury will have insurmountable difficulty distinguishing the alleged acts of each defendant from the alleged acts of his co-defendants," said one cop's attorney.
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.
