THE LATEST: DEREK CHAUVIN FOUND GUILTY OF ALL CHARGES IN MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD The jury has reached a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, according to emerging reports. Local news outlet WCCO reported that the verdict is expected to be announced between 4:30-5:00 p.m. ET. According to The Washington Post, the 12 jurors did not …
Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill on Monday denied a defense motion for a mistrial in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin but said that comments by US Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, were “disrespectful” and could “result in this whole trial being overturned.” Attorney Eric Nelson’s motion cited media exposure, particularly comments …
The Derek Chauvin murder trial enters Day 9 as testimony continues regarding Chauvin’s use of force during the arrest of George Floyd. Floyd, an unarmed man who was arrested on suspicion of using a counterfeit bill at a grocery store, died in May after the former police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes, …
Testimony in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin will continue on Wednesday, picking up with continued testimony from a police training expert who said on Wednesday that the former Minneapolis police officer used “excessive force” in the deadly arrest of George Floyd. Floyd, who was arrested in May 2020 on suspicion of using a counterfeit …
Court proceedings will continue in Minneapolis Tuesday in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd last May. As CrimeOnline reported, the doctor who pronounced Floyd dead after his arrival to an emergency room testified on Monday hat he believes oxygen deficiency or “asphyxia” caused Floyd’s death—not …
The man who fired then-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and three other officers after George Floyd’s death testified Monday that what Chauvin did “in no way, shape, or form is anything that is by policy, part of our training, and is certainly not part of our ethics or values.” Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo was …
The police chief who fired Derek Chauvin is among those expected to testify this week as Derek Chauvin’s murder trial continues on Monday. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter, and third-degree murder in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed man who died after Chauvin knelt on his neck for several minutes during …
The head of the Minneapolis Police Department’s homicide unit testified Friday that former cop Derek Chauvin used “totally unnecessary” force against George Floyd. Lt Richard Zimmerman was one of two officers to testify in Chauvin’s murder trial on Friday, the only witnesses in the half day session. “First of all,” Zimmerman said, “pulling him down …
A paramedic who responded to George Floyd’s arrest testified on Thursday that he believed Floyd was dead immediately upon arriving on the scene. Hennepin EMS paramedic Derek Smith said on the stand that he checked Floyd’s pulse as Derek Chauvin and two other police officers were on top of him. Smith recalled realizing Floyd had …
On Wednesday, the court was shown surveillance footage from the Minnesota supermarket George Floyd patronized just before his arrest and death. Surveillance footage appears to show Floyd dancing and stretching as he allegedly purchased cigarettes from Cup Foods with a counterfeit $20. Store clerk Christopher Martin, 19, who reportedly accepted the bill, testified that Floyd …
The 15th and final juror was selected on Tuesday in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minnesota police officer accused of placing his knee on George Floyd’s neck until he died. The Star Tribune reported that opening statements will start on Monday. Despite having a complete jury pool, Hennepin County District Judge Peter …
On Friday, a Minnesota judge denied defense attorneys’ requests to have the Derek Chauvin murder trial delayed and moved to another city. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill did approve the defense’s bid to have information concerning George Floyd’s May 2019 arrest presented to the jury. However, he only allowed details directly related to Floyd’s …
