Activists hope Derek Chauvin conviction can lead to systemic changes in policing
While the verdict was celebrated by activists and brought a sense of relief, talk soon turned to ambitions for greater change outside the courtroom.
US Attorney General Merrick Garland announces investigation of Minneapolis police practices
The Justice Department is already investigating whether the officers involved in George Floyd’s death violated his civil rights. The new investigation will be a more sweeping probe of the entire department.
Out of sight but center stage, jurors weigh Chauvin’s fate
The jury resumed deliberations Tuesday morning.
Chauvin says he won’t testify at murder trial in Floyd’s death as defense rests its case
The defense at the murder trial of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd wrapped up its case Thursday without putting Chauvin on the stand, presenting a total of two days of testimony to the prosecution’s two weeks.
Retired pathologist blames George Floyd’s death on heart rhythm problem
George Floyd died of a sudden heart rhythm problem due to his heart disease while being restrained by police, a retired forensic pathologist testified for the defense Wednesday at former Officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, contradicting several experts who said Floyd succumbed to a lack of oxygen.
Expert witness in George Floyd murder trial: ‘No reasonable officer’ would have acted as Derek Chauvin did
Seth Stoughton, a professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, judged Chauvin’s actions against what a reasonable police officer in the same situation would have done, and repeatedly found that Chauvin did not meet the test.
Medical examiner: Pressure on George Floyd’s neck exacerbated his heart condition
The chief medical examiner who ruled Floyd’s death a homicide testified that the way police held him down and compressed his neck “was just more than Mr. Floyd could take.”
Prosecution expert testifies that lack of oxygen, not drugs, killed George Floyd
Dr. Martin Tobin told the jury that Floyd’s breathing was severely constricted while former Officer Derek Chauvin and two other Minneapolis officers held him against the ground.
Prosecution witness: Video shows Derek Chauvin never took his knee off George Floyd’s neck area
Jody Stiger, a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant, said that Chauvin applied pressure to Floyd’s neck area from the time officers began pinning him until paramedics began to move him to a stretcher.
Minneapolis police official testifies Derek Chauvin was trained to avoid neck pressure
Lt. Johnny Mercil, a use-of-force instructor, became the latest member of the Minneapolis force to take the stand in Chauvin’s murder trial. The former officer is charged in the death of George Floyd.
Officer’s kneeling on George Floyd’s neck violated department policy, Minneapolis police chief says
Continuing to kneel on Floyd’s neck once he was handcuffed behind his back and lying on his stomach was “in no way, shape or form” part of department policy or training,” Chief Medaria Arradondo said.
Minneapolis police lieutenant testifies that kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was ‘totally unnecessary’
Lt. Richard Zimmerman, who said he is the most senior person on the police force, also testified that officers have a duty to provide care for a person in distress, even if an ambulance has been called.