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March 12, 2021

Derek Chauvin juror tossed over negative impression of defendant

The attorney for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death on Friday dismissed another potential jury member after she acknowledged having a negative view of the defendant.

March 11, 2021

Derek Chauvin trial: Dismissed juror says George Floyd video made her cry, rioting necessary in BLM movement

As jury selection continued for a third day Thursday in the trial for ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, one juror was dismissed by the court with cause after explaining that she could not "un-see" what she described as the "traumatizing" bystander video showing a knee pressed to George Floyd’s neck – and stating that the rioting that following his death was necessary to advance the BLM movement.

March 11, 2021

Derek Chauvin trial: Judge reinstates third-degree murder charge against ex-Minneapolis cop

A judge on Thursday granted prosecutors’ request to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged in connection with George Floyd’s death.

March 11, 2021

Minneapolis 'autonomous zone' jeopardizes residents amid Derek Chauvin trial, police association says

EXCLUSIVE: The National Police Association (NPA) is putting pressure on the Minneapolis City Council, arguing residents living near George Floyd Square have suffered alone for months under an "autonomous zone," as already depleted police resources are pulled away from the neighborhood to prepare for "inevitable rioting" to come in the trial of ex-cop Derek Chauvin. 

March 11, 2021

Chauvin trial jury selection resumes with possible addition of third-degree murder charge

Potential jurors in the trial of Derek Chauvin return Thursday to continue a selection process moving more quickly than expected. Meanwhile, the former policeman charged in George Floyd's death faced the prospect of an additional third-degree murder charge.

March 10, 2021

Chauvin trial: Minnesota Supreme Court rejects appeal over 3rd-degree murder charge reinstatement

Minnesota’s Supreme Court denied an appeal from ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin Wednesday, resurrecting the possibility that he could face an additional murder charge in the death of George Floyd.

March 10, 2021

Derek Chauvin trial juror dismissed over concerns George Floyd rioters could attack his home

One of the six jurors dismissed Tuesday in the trial for ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin had voiced concern in court that rioters could attack his home -- or come after his wife and kids -- should his name ever be released during proceedings in the death of George Floyd.

March 9, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: Derek Chauvin jury selection: 6 potential jurors dismissed, 3 chosen on Day 1

Jury selection in the trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin, charged in connection to the death of George Floyd, moved slowly Tuesday, beginning a day later than scheduled -- even though a looming appellate ruling threatened to push the case back weeks or even months as the state tries to reinstate a third-degree murder count.

March 9, 2021

George Floyd case: Derek Chauvin trial to begin Tuesday, a day later than scheduled

Jury selection in the trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin is expected to begin Tuesday, a day later than scheduled -- though a looming appellate ruling could push the case back weeks or even months as the state tries to reinstate a third-degree murder count.

March 8, 2021

George Floyd case: Derek Chauvin trial jury selection delayed amid wrangling over 3rd-degree murder charge

Minneapolis remained on edge Monday with jury selection in limbo in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer who pressed his knee into the back of George Floyd’s neck before his death while in custody last May.