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State, cops seek to bar evidence in trial over Floyd killing
Read full article: State, cops seek to bar evidence in trial over Floyd killingProsecutors and defense attorneys for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd have filed more than 100 motions to limit testimony or evidence that will be allowed at trial.
Chauvin moved to Arizona federal pen in George Floyd killing
Read full article: Chauvin moved to Arizona federal pen in George Floyd killingDerek Chauvin has been moved from a Minnesota state prison where he was often held in solitary confinement to a medium-security federal prison in Arizona, where the former police officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing may be held under less restrictive conditions.
Floyd family, others see inequality in penalties for ex-cops
Read full article: Floyd family, others see inequality in penalties for ex-copsThree former Minneapolis police officers went before a federal judge during the last week to be sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, and for each man, U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson handed out penalties well below what prosecutors sought and below federal guidelines.
Ruling may mean less time for 2 who violated Floyd's rights
Read full article: Ruling may mean less time for 2 who violated Floyd's rightsA federal judge has sided with two former Minneapolis police officers convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights, saying the guidelines for their sentences will be calculated in a way that could mean substantially less prison time for them.
Ex-cop gets 2 1/2 years on federal charge in George Floyd killing
Read full article: Ex-cop gets 2 1/2 years on federal charge in George Floyd killingA judge has sentenced former Minneapolis police Officer Thomas Lane to 2 1/2 years in prison on a federal civil rights charge for his role in the restraint that killed George Floyd.
Ex-cop Derek Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights
Read full article: Ex-cop Derek Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rightsA federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, telling the former Minneapolis police officer that what he did was “simply wrong” and “offensive.”.
Feds want 25 years for Chauvin for violating Floyd's rights
Read full article: Feds want 25 years for Chauvin for violating Floyd's rightsFederal prosecutors are asking a judge to give former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin a 25-year sentence for violating the rights of George Floyd, as well as the rights of a 14-year-old Black boy who was restrained in an unrelated case.
Jury ends 1st day, no verdict for 3 cops in Floyd killing
Read full article: Jury ends 1st day, no verdict for 3 cops in Floyd killingJurors at the federal trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights went home Wednesday without reaching a verdict.
Prosecutor: 3 cops in Floyd killing 'chose to do nothing'
Read full article: Prosecutor: 3 cops in Floyd killing 'chose to do nothing'A prosecutor says three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights “chose to do nothing” as Officer Derek Chauvin squeezed the life out of Floyd.
In 2nd Floyd killing trial, judge seeks speed, not emotion
Read full article: In 2nd Floyd killing trial, judge seeks speed, not emotionThe judge handling the second trial in the killing of George Floyd is putting a premium on speed — and making clear that he doesn't want the trial to turn on emotion.
Toxicologist testifies that drugs did not kill George Floyd
Read full article: Toxicologist testifies that drugs did not kill George FloydA toxicologist has testified that it wasn't drug use, heart disease, nor an agitated state known as “excited delirium” that caused George Floyd’s death after he was pinned to the pavement by Minneapolis police.
Trial of 3 cops in Floyd killing delayed by COVID diagnosis
Read full article: Trial of 3 cops in Floyd killing delayed by COVID diagnosisThe federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s rights was abruptly suspended after one of the defendants tested positive for COVID-19.
Witness: 3 officers at Floyd killing had duty to intervene
Read full article: Witness: 3 officers at Floyd killing had duty to interveneThe head of the Minneapolis Police Department's training division at the time of George Floyd's killing has testified that three officers on trial for allegedly violating Floyd's civil rights would have been trained to use the least amount of force necessary.
Firefighter says she urged officers to let her help Floyd
Read full article: Firefighter says she urged officers to let her help FloydA Minneapolis firefighter testifying at the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers says they ignored her pleas to help administer medical aid to George Floyd as the unresponsive Black man was pinned to the ground.
Witness at officers' trial says he believed Floyd would die
Read full article: Witness at officers' trial says he believed Floyd would dieA bystander who says he feared George Floyd would die under the knee of Derek Chauvin wept Tuesday at the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating Floyd's civil rights.
Open hearing sought on trial evidence in Floyd's killing
Read full article: Open hearing sought on trial evidence in Floyd's killingProsecutors in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers on civil rights charges in George Floyd’s killing are asking the judge to open at least parts of a hearing on the admissibility of some evidence.
Access again an issue at federal trial in Floyd's killing
Read full article: Access again an issue at federal trial in Floyd's killingA closed hearing in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd’s killing was canceled Friday after prosecutors and the media objected.
Judge in federal trial in Floyd death urges quick proceeding
Read full article: Judge in federal trial in Floyd death urges quick proceedingThe judge handling the federal trial for three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights is urging attorneys to “move the case along” to reduce chances that the proceeding will be disrupted by COVID-19.
EXPLAINER: What's next after Derek Chauvin's guilty plea?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: What's next after Derek Chauvin's guilty plea?Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to a federal count alleging he willfully deprived George Floyd of his rights during the May 25, 2020, arrest that led to the Black man’s death.