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 …
Lawyers representing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of killing George Floyd, have filed an appeal for a new trial, arguing that Chauvin did not have a fair trial this spring. NBC News reports that Chauvin’s attorney Eric Nelson filed the appeal on Tuesday, requesting a new trial after Chauvin was …
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 …
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, …
