Yet again, the defense showed that there is no line it will not cross to absolve Derek Chauvin of wrongdoing.
Derek Chauvin trial
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Chief describes an MPD unrecognizable to many Mpls Blacks
‘People have been killed by the Minneapolis Police Department under very questionable circumstances…’
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Day 7 of Chauvin trial – police testimony continues
Higher-ups from the Minneapolis Police Department took the stand as the distancing of Minneapolis police from Chauvin continued.
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MPD Chief Arradondo: Chauvin didn’t respect George Floyd’s sanctity of life
The second week of the Derek Chauvin murder trial kicked off with the much-anticipated testimony of Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo.
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Chauvin proceedings serve as a kind of sinister propaganda
From the beginning, the defense’s motions appeared to be aimed at propagandizing those watching.
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Prosecution ends first week of Chauvin trial on high note as officers cross ‘blue line’
The prosecution capped the first week of the Derek Chauvin murder trial with more impactful testimony from a veteran of the Minneapolis police force.
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Day 4 of Chauvin trial: prosecution beats defense to the punch
The prosecution beat the defense to the punch as they called George Floyd’s girlfriend Courtney Ross to the stand.
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What we learned from Day 1 of the Derek Chauvin trial
‘This was not a split-second decision on Chauvin’s part. He did not fear for his safety. This was torture…’
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Prosecution: ‘Chauvin does not let up and he does not get up’
Many watching the trial see it as political and a referendum on police and police procedures, including Floyd family members and their attorney Ben Crump.
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Witness lists, cross-examinations, and ‘The Wire’
The state will call their first witness in the Chauvin case, with the order of witnesses being strategic and the defense being given notice of potential witnesses one week before trial.
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WATCH: Derek Chauvin Trial— opening statements
Opening statements have begun in the State vs. Derek Chauvin.
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The start of the Chauvin trial: jury instructions, opening arguments
What to expect from the opening day of the Derek Chauvin trial.
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A local journalist shares his experience sitting in on the Chauvin trial
A local independent journalist reflects on his experiences so far in the courtroom for the trial of Derek Chauvin.
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Race, intra-racial dynamics at play in Chauvin jury selection
‘Given the race and class dynamics of jury selection it would have been very difficult to seat a jury of working-class Black people.’
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More must be done to ensure diverse juries in Hennepin County
Although they are aware that Hennepin’s Black population is underrepresented in the jury pool, they have done no research on why that might be the case.
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Chauvin trial update: Two weeks, 13 jurors seated
On Friday, Judge Cahill ruled that the trial would not be delayed or moved out of town, as requested by the defense.
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Derek Chauvin trial update: Day 4 of jury selection
On day four of jury deliberations in the trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, only one juror was selected.
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Examination of the Batson challenge
Those who were watching the Derek Chauvin jury selection this week heard the legal term ‘Baston,’ probably for the first time.
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Court reinstates third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin
On Thursday, Judge Peter Cahill reinstated third-degree murder charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
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Derek Chauvin murder trial update: Day 3 of jury selection
The MSR will provide continuous Derek Chauvin trial updates and observations. Chauvin is one of four former Minneapolis police officers charged with the murder of George Floyd.