ST PAUL, Minnesota—Three former police officers, charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights by not aiding him the day he was murdered by fellow officer Derek Chauvin, were convicted by a jury in federal court on Feb. 24. The trio, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao, all officers from the Minneapolis Police Department,…
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President Joe Biden surveys tornado damage in Kentucky, Biden is signing executive orders targeting drug dealers, cartels, and human traffickers, and former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin enters a new guilty plea in the case stemming from the death of George Floyd.
Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty in George Floyd Civil Rights Case
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty on federal civil rights charges during a court hearing on Wednesday, averting a new trial. Chauvin also pleaded guilty to an unrelated case where he was accused of using similar tactics while detaining a 14-year-old in Minneapolis in 2017. An indictment in that case had alleged Chauvin held…
Chauvin Expected to Plead Guilty in Floyd Civil Rights Case
MINNEAPOLIS—Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin appears to be on the verge of pleading guilty to violating George Floyd’s civil rights, a move that would remove him from a federal trial but could significantly increase the amount of time he’ll spend behind bars. A notice sent out Monday by the court’s electronic filing system shows…
Names of Jurors Who Convicted Derek Chauvin to Be Released Nov. 1
The names of at least 14 jurors and alternatives in the jury that convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd will be released Nov. 1, according to an order on Monday from the judge who led the high profile case. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill shared the information in…
A Quiet Attack on American Principles Is Going Unnoticed
Commentary The sanctity of American justice is predicated on the right to a fair trial. Trial by jury was one of the most important American principles at its founding, guaranteed in the body of the Constitution in Article III, Section 2, and in the Sixth Amendment. It was instituted as a protection of individuals against…
Derek Chauvin Hires Lawyer to Represent Him on Appeal
MINNEAPOLIS—Derek Chauvin has hired an attorney to represent him as he appeals his murder conviction in the death of George Floyd, according to court documents made public Monday. Attorney William Mohrman filed a document with the court Friday saying he would represent Chauvin in his appeal. Chauvin was convicted in April on state charges of…
Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Chauvin’s Request for Public Defender
Minnesota’s top court on Wednesday denied former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s request for a public defender to represent him in his bid to appeal his conviction and sentence in George Floyd’s death last year. Chauvin was convicted in April of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death. He was later…
Four Ex-Police Officers Plead Not Guilty to Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights
Four former police officers pleaded not guilty to the charges of violating Gorge Floyd’s civil rights in a federal court Tuesday. In May, a federal grand jury indicted Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng, and Tou Thao for depriving George Floyd’s rights protected by the Constitution and laws. Chauvin was charged with violating Floyd’s right…
Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Modest Police Accountability Bill
June 30, 2021
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MINNEAPOLIS—The Minnesota Senate approved a modest set of police accountability measures early Wednesday that’s part of a broader public safety budget bill, as the state’s divided Legislature put itself on pace to avert a partial state government shutdown. The Senate’s 45–21 vote followed a 75–59 vote in the Minnesota House on Tuesday night, and it…
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