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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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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Minneapolis police speak with forked tongue
All of the press conferences in the world cannot cover up the history and reality of the Minneapolis police.
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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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Chauvin trial jury selection continues amid record settlement
‘This lynching can’t be wiped away by money. This money won’t replace his life,’ said Reverend Brian Herron, pastor of Zion Baptist Church.
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No calm before this storm – marches, protests precede ‘trial of the century’
A pall hangs over Minneapolis this week—and to a lesser extent over Minnesota and the nation—as many hold their collective breath in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin trial.
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Court of Appeals rules third-degree murder charges against Derek Chauvin should be reinstated
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled on Friday that third-degree murder charges against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin should be reinstated.
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House to vote on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
‘Never again should the world be subject to witnessing what we saw happen to George Floyd in the streets in Minnesota.’
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City councilmembers propose Department of Public Safety
The Transforming Public Safety Charter Amendment that would create a department of public safety and allow Minneapolis voters to decide the kind of policing it wants.
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U of M research finds police non-lethal projectiles cause lasting injury
University of Minnesota Medical School student Erika Kaske noted an uptick in injuries from those who had participated in protests.
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City officials announce new police accountability measures
Mayor Frey and Chief Arradondo said the city attorney’s office would be more involved in misconduct investigations.
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Mpls City Council VP Andrea Jenkins to host community roundtable on state of George Floyd Square
‘Because What Happens at George Floyd Square Impacts Us All’ will stream live on MSR on Jan. 7.
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Protesters question police shooting of Dolal Idd
The shooting of Dolal Idd happened at a time when Minneapolis police and law enforcement have come under intense public scrutiny.
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Seven months post-Floyd, cops still unaccountable for misdeeds
For all the outrage after George Floyd’s killing, most of the talk out of Minneapolis City Hall has addressed concerns other than police accountability.
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Mpls. crime spike ramps up debate over funding police
Last week the city council voted 7-6 to pay nearly $500,000 to hire temporary police officers for MPD
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Judge drops third-degree murder charge against former MPD officer Derek Chauvin, upholds other charges
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill dropped third-degree murder charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
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Gov. Walz activates MN National Guard after Derek Chauvin’s release from jail
The mobilization follows a request made by the City of Minneapolis in light of recent public safety concerns regarding Derek Chauvin posting bond.
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Ex-MPD officers charged in George Floyd death appear in court; Freeman removed from case
Judge Peter Cahill disqualified Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and three other county attorneys from the proceedings involving Floyd’s death.
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WORD ON THE STREET| Are you in favor of dismantling the police?
The MSR recently took to the streets to gather perspectives of community members about policing.