Derek Chauvin & George Floyd ‘bumped heads’ at nightclub job over Chauvin’s ‘extremely aggressive’ behavior, coworker says
Murder
On one instance, Chauvin allegedly blamed Floyd, who handed him his paycheck, for his low pay
Police
June 6, 2020
Cop charged in George Floyd’s death had criminal record before he was hired: Report
One of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd has a string of traffic violations and criminal charges before he was hired by the Minneapolis Police Department, Business Insider reports. Thomas Lane, 37, was on his fourth shift as a full-time police officer on May 25, when he and three …
Technology and Crime
June 4, 2020
‘George Floyd Challenge’: Sick trend reenacting man’s murder by police hits social media [Reports]
Several social media platforms are cracking down on an online trend called the “George Floyd Challenge” — in which users reenact the Minnesota man’s death at the hands of police. Business Insider reported that Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram have blocked posts using the hashtag #GeorgeFloydChallenge. Posts including the hashtag reportedly showed people kneeling on someone’s …
Police
June 4, 2020
Bail set at up to $1M for 3 cops charged in George Floyd’s murder
The three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the second-degree murder of George Floyd had their bail set Thursday at up to $1 million each. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Hennepin County District Court Judge Paul Scoggin set bail for Thomas Lane, 37, J. Alexander Kueng, 26, and Tou Thao, 34, at …
Murder
June 4, 2020
Friend in car with George Floyd says he didn’t resist arrest ‘in no form or way’: Report
A friend who was in George Floyd’s car during Floyd’s arrest and death at the hands of Minnesota police reportedly told authorities that Floyd didn’t resist arrest. Lester Hall, 42, told The New York Times that Floyd, 46, asked Minneapolis police why he was being arrested and tried in his “humblest form” to show them …
Police
June 3, 2020
BREAKING: All four Floyd cops charged
Three additional officers at scene of George Floyd’s killing to face criminal charges as jailed officer sees upgraded murder charge [Report]
Protests
June 3, 2020
WATCH: 60 North Carolina police officers kneel in front of protesters in heartwarming show of unity
In a move that brought on both surprise and heartfelt tears, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department in North Carolina took a knee in unison in front of a group protesters on Tuesday to show their support. The Fayetteville News & Observer reports that the incident happened on Murchison Road on Tuesday afternoon as a …
Police
June 2, 2020
DEVELOPING: Minnesota Attorney General has made decision on charges for other officers at scene of George Floyd killing
UPDATE: Wednesday 12:30 ET The Minnesota Attorney General has made a decision about additional charges in the killing of George Floyd and is expected to announce that decision Wednesday afternoon. According to a CNN report citing law enforcement officials, the Attorney General has completed a review of the deadly incident in which Floyd, an unarmed …
Murder
June 1, 2020
BREAKING: Independent autopsy finds that George Floyd died from asphyxia due to sustained forceful pressure
The latest report also attributed Floyd’s death to the other officers who held him down
Police
June 1, 2020
Derek Chauvin: Cop charged with murdering George Floyd used ‘overkill’ tactics as nightclub guard, ex-manager says
Chauvin, 44, and Floyd, 46, reportedly worked overlapping shifts at the same club
Murder
June 1, 2020
VIDEO: Timeline of events in George Floyd’s murder, allegedly at the hands of Minnesota police [Report]
– A combination of bystander videos, bodycam and surveillance footage provides a glimpse into George Floyd’s May 25 death.
– Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, 44, allegedly killed Floyd, 46, 17 minutes after police were called to Cup Foods because Floyd possibly used a counterfeit bill to pay for cigarettes.
– Within six minutes of responding to the scene, officers are seen physically struggling with Floyd — who says he’s having trouble breathing.
– Chauvin was filmed forcing his knee into Floyd’s neck for several minutes until Floyd loses consciousness.
– Chauvin along with the three other officers who responded to the scene were fired; Chauvin was arrested Friday on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in connection with Floyd’s death.
Police
June 1, 2020
Derek Chauvin, cop charged with killing George Floyd, is in max-security prison: Officials
Derek Chauvin, the former Minnesota police officer accused of killing George Floyd, was reportedly moved to a maximum-security prison on Sunday afternoon. KMSP reported that Chauvin, 44, was transported from Hennepin County jail to Oak Park Heights prison. Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell said it’s “not uncommon” to transfer inmates involved in high-profile cases. …