Chauvin sentence points to all that remains undone
‘We must stay diligent out here in these streets, because no one is going to give us anything.’
Chauvin sentence points to all that remains undone Read MoreDerek Chauvin Trial Coverage
Find news, reflections, and stories related to the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, charged with the murder of George Floyd.
Chauvin’s sentencing not surprising, but there were unexpected, troubling moments
To see these uninformed and gratuitous conclusions in a sentencing memo is an indication that, although Chauvin was convicted, we have a long way to go in the criminal legal system.
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AG Ellison: āWe must end the cycle of inaction and act for accountability and justiceā
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison calls on legislators, law enforcement, prosecutors, and community to act
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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to serve 22.5 years in prison for the murder and manslaughter of George Perry Floyd, Jr.
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MSR exclusive: an interview with Jerry Blackwell
The MSR recently had the opportunity to chat with attorney Jerry Blackwell, a key member of the Stateās prosecution team against Derek Chauvin.
MSR exclusive: an interview with Jerry Blackwell Read More Chauvin likely to do significant prison time
In my opinion, Cahillās memo on the aggravating factors is a clear signal that the judge will depart upward.
Chauvin likely to do significant prison time Read More Chauvin prosecution: Will it be a model or aberration?
We may find out quickly whether the Chauvin trial will become the model for police killing cases because AG Ellison just accepted the prosecution of former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter, who shot and killed Duante Wright.
Chauvin prosecution: Will it be a model or aberration? Read More The latest: from aggravating factors to federal indictments
There’s been lots of developments in the trials of Derek Chauvin and the other three officers charged in George Floyd’s death. What does it all mean?
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Trial for former MPD officers charged in George Floyd’s death delayed until 2022
The state trial for former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao, Thomas Lane, and J. Alexander Kueng in the killing of George Floyd has been pushed back to March 7, 2022.
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Judge will consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin due to ‘particular cruelty’ and other aggravating factors
Judge Peter Cahill will consider four aggravating factors when sentencing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd.
Judge will consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin due to ‘particular cruelty’ and other aggravating factors Read More A new trial for Chauvin is not likely to be grantedāHere’s why
Derek Chauvinās defense recently filed a motion asking Judge Peter Cahill for a new trial. This is not an appeal, and it wonāt be granted, but it is a preview …
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Derek Chauvin’s attorney files motion for a new trial
Two weeks after a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd, his attorney has filed a motion for a new trial.
Derek Chauvin’s attorney files motion for a new trial Read More Chauvin conviction: the charges and sentencing considerations
Letās break down the charges, the process going forward, and Derek Chauvinās likely sentence.
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Attorney General Ellison reflects on Chauvin trial
‘They challenged law enforcement, and they couldnāt do anything,ā continued Ellison. āThen they came and testified, which is also very hard. Two [witnesses] were still minors and the other two just slightly older. They are the real heroes.’
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WORD ON THE STREET | Reflections on the Chauvin verdict
‘We saw the video of the Rodney King case but we didnāt get the justice we had hoped for, but this time the video helped get the verdict that we so deserved.’
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Chauvin guilty verdict victory tempered by the persistence of police violence
‘The media and powers that be will try to argue that the Floyd verdict shows that the justice system works. It doesnāt.’
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PHOTOS: The Chauvin guilty verdictāa historic day
It was a day that many will likely never forget. On April 20, 2021, Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd.
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Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty, guilty, guilty!
A wild scene developed last Tuesday evening as history was made in the Twin Towns when Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder.
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Derek Chauvin found guilty of all charges in the murder of George Floyd
After nearly a year since George Perry Floyd, Jr.’s death ignited renewed calls for police reform and racial justice, the man who killed him, former officer Derek Chauvin, was found guilty of his murder.
Derek Chauvin found guilty of all charges in the murder of George Floyd Read More Observations from a long, consequential trial
In my 31 years of experience as a public defender watching bodycam and listening to my clients, I know that his behavior is the product of a poisonous culture.
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