'You can't paint me out as angry': Witness rejects 'angry Black man' trope in Derek Chauvin trial testimony
A tense exchange between a witness and Derek Chauvin's defense attorney has garnered praise online for the witness' rejection of the “angry Black man” trope.
A tense exchange between a witness and Derek Chauvin's defense attorney has garnered praise online for the witness' rejection of the “angry Black man” trope.
Off-duty firefighter testifies she 'desperately wanted to help' George Floyd at scene
One of the state’s witnesses in the trial of Derek Chauvin was Genevieve Hansen, 27, who works for the Minneapolis Fire Department. She was off duty when she witnessed the deadly arrest of George Floyd and recorded video at the scene. She also called 911 after the incident.
One of the state’s witnesses in the trial of Derek Chauvin was Genevieve Hansen, 27, who works for the Minneapolis Fire Department. She was off duty when she witnessed the deadly arrest of George Floyd and recorded video at the scene. She also called 911 after the incident.
MMA fighter who saw George Floyd's death testifies at Chauvin trial about calling 911 on police
A trained mixed martial arts fighter who witnessed George Floyd’s deadly arrest testified Tuesday that he called 911 because he believed he "witnessed a murder."
A trained mixed martial arts fighter who witnessed George Floyd’s deadly arrest testified Tuesday that he called 911 because he believed he "witnessed a murder."
Teen bystander who took Floyd video testifies in Chauvin trial
Darnella Frazier, the young woman who took the widely shared Facebook video of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd, testified Tuesday as one of the key witnesses for the state.
Darnella Frazier, the young woman who took the widely shared Facebook video of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd, testified Tuesday as one of the key witnesses for the state.
George Floyd mural in Phoenix vandalized
Vandals painted the word "Fentanyl" on the mural, which is located near 15th Street and Oak. The eyes and mouth were also crossed out on Floyd's image.
Vandals painted the word "Fentanyl" on the mural, which is located near 15th Street and Oak. The eyes and mouth were also crossed out on Floyd's image.
Full jury seated in Derek Chauvin trial
A full jury has been seated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.
A full jury has been seated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.
Some of Floyd's 2019 arrest evidence admissible in Chauvin trial, judge rules
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill ruled Friday some evidence related to George Floyd's 2019 arrest, including a portion of the accompanying body camera video, is admissible in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in Floyd's death.
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill ruled Friday some evidence related to George Floyd's 2019 arrest, including a portion of the accompanying body camera video, is admissible in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in Floyd's death.
Derek Chauvin trial: Jury selection continues
Jury selection continues for a second day in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged in the death in George Floyd.
Jury selection continues for a second day in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged in the death in George Floyd.
2 seated jurors in Derek Chauvin trial dismissed over $27M civil settlement knowledge
Two previously seated jurors were dismissed Wednesday from serving on the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial after they told the judge they could not remain impartial after learning of the $27 million civil settlement for the family of George Floyd. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, is charged in Floyd’s death.
Two previously seated jurors were dismissed Wednesday from serving on the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial after they told the judge they could not remain impartial after learning of the $27 million civil settlement for the family of George Floyd. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, is charged in Floyd’s death.
1st 7 jurors seated in Derek Chauvin trial to be re-questioned Wednesday
The first seven jurors seated in the Derek Chauvin trial will be re-questioned Wednesday over their knowledge of the $27 million civil settlement.
The first seven jurors seated in the Derek Chauvin trial will be re-questioned Wednesday over their knowledge of the $27 million civil settlement.
George Floyd settlement: $27 million approved by Minneapolis City Council
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a $27 million settlement Friday in the civil lawsuit brought by the family of George Floyd.
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a $27 million settlement Friday in the civil lawsuit brought by the family of George Floyd.
Judge seats juror in Derek Chauvin trial who has wedding planned for May 1
A juror chosen for a panel for the trial of Derek Chauvin on Wednesday said he had one potential problem — he’s scheduled to get married May 1 in Florida, after a judge explained testimony could last into April.
A juror chosen for a panel for the trial of Derek Chauvin on Wednesday said he had one potential problem — he’s scheduled to get married May 1 in Florida, after a judge explained testimony could last into April.
ACLU challenges DC police response to summer protests on Swann Street
The ACLU of the District of Columbia has published a report detailing the mass arrest of protesters violating curfew on Swann Street NW on June 1, 2020, saying the Metropolitan Police Department "should have acted with greater restraint."
The ACLU of the District of Columbia has published a report detailing the mass arrest of protesters violating curfew on Swann Street NW on June 1, 2020, saying the Metropolitan Police Department "should have acted with greater restraint."
Chauvin trial judge must reconsider 3rd-degree murder charge, Court of Appeals rules
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.
House passes George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
House Democrats have rushed to pass the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing.
House Democrats have rushed to pass the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing.
Activists call for firing of LAPD employees involved in George Floyd Valentine-themed photo scandal
A coalition of community activists Monday is calling for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."
A coalition of community activists Monday is calling for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."
George Floyd billboard in DC issues statement for justice
An activist group teamed up with artist Don Perlis to install a billboard in D.C. to commemorate the death of George Floyd – and to call out for social justice.
An activist group teamed up with artist Don Perlis to install a billboard in D.C. to commemorate the death of George Floyd – and to call out for social justice.
Black Lives Matter nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The movement has also been criticized for violence during demonstrations in the US last summer.
The movement has also been criticized for violence during demonstrations in the US last summer.
COVID-19 concerns prompt 2 separate trials in George Floyd case
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd while the other three ex-officers charged in the case will be tried together in August.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd while the other three ex-officers charged in the case will be tried together in August.
Christmas dinner reunites DC protester with man who offered refuge
Christmas dinner came full circle for one Maryland family.
Christmas dinner came full circle for one Maryland family.