Three other former Minnesota police officers who are charged in George Floyd’s May 2020 death asked on Tuesday to have their federal trial separated from their ex-colleague, Derek Chauvin, who is currently serving a 22-year sentence. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, attorneys for Thomas Lane, 37, J. Alexander Kueng, 26, and Tou Thao, 34, filed …
On Wednesday, the defense filed a motion in a Minnesota court which seeks time served for ex-Minnesota officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s slaying. The Star-Tribune reported that prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence for Chauvin, who was convicted on April 20 of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. Conversely, defense attorney Eric …
Former Minnesota police officer and convicted murderer Derek Chauvin is expected to appear in federal court on Tuesday amid allegations that he violated George Floyd’s rights during last year’s arrest that ended with Floyd’s death. According to the Star-Tribune, Chauvin, 45, will appear in U.S. District Court via videoconference from Oak Park Heights prison, where …
On Thursday, a Minnesota judge delayed a joint trial for three former police officers charged in George Floyd’s death until next year, citing various concerns. According to the Associated Press, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill moved the state trial for Thomas Lane, 37, J. Alexander Kueng, 26, and Tou Thao, 34, from August 23, 2021, …
The Minnesota judge who will sentence Derek Chauvin has identified multiple aggravating factors in George Floyd’s murder — an indication that the ex-cop will face significant prison time. According to the Star Tribune, Hennepin County judge Peter Cahill wrote that Chauvin “abused a position of trust and authority” as a police officer and “treated Floyd …
On Friday, a federal grand jury indicted four ex-Minnesota police officers on charges that they violated George Floyd’s civil rights. Derek Chauvin, 44, Thomas Lane, 37, J. Alexander Kueng, 26, and Tou Thao, 34, are facing federal charges related to Floyd’s May 2020 death. The Star Tribune reports that Lane, Thao, and Kueng appeared in …
One of 12 jurors who convicted ex-Minnesota cop Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd is speaking out after photos reportedly circulated showing him at the March on Washington protest last summer. International Business Times is believed to have first publicized the image, dated August 31, 2020, which appears to show Brandon Mitchell, 31, wearing a …
Federal authorities reportedly planned to arrest Derek Chauvin on federal police brutality charges if he was acquitted in George Floyd’s death or if the case concluded in a mistrial. A source told the Star-Tribune that federal authorities’ plan was to arrest Chauvin, 44, at the Hennepin County courthouse, but it was not necessary as he …
Minnesota officials released a new mugshot for ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, who was taken into custody on Tuesday as he awaits sentencing for George Floyd’s murder. Immediately after Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter, and third-degree murder, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill approved the prosecution’s motion to have his bail revoked. A handcuffed …
Ex-cop Derek Chauvin’s conviction comes months before his three colleagues who were also at the scene stand trial in George Floyd’s death. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on Tuesday of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree murder. Floyd died on May 25, 2020, after Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than …
Chauvin was convicted of third-degree murder, second-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter
Employees at the courthouse were told to leave the downtown area in anticipation of a verdict announcement in the Derek Chauvin trial, according to emerging reports. It took jurors roughly 10 hours to deliberate in this case. WCCO reported that Hennepin County court employees were instructed to stop their duties and leave the downtown area …
