Nation Apr 12 George Floyd’s brother remembers him as a caring ‘leader’ in Chauvin trial testimony In the Derek Chauvin trial Monday, prosecutors wrapped up their case, with jurors hearing testimony from George Floyd's brother about Floyd's character, and his role as a "leader" in the family. Special correspondent Fred De Sam Lazaro reports.
Nation Apr 09 Medical examiner doubles down on original autopsy finding, labels Floyd’s death a homicide Friday was a closely watched day in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd. It featured key testimony about what led to Floyd's death from medical examiner Dr. Andrew Baker, who…
Nation Apr 09 Meat-packing plants were the earliest COVID hotspots, but vaccinating workers isn’t easy Workers in meatpacking factories and livestock farms that supply them are among the hardest hit by COVID-19. Nationwide, at least 50,000 meatpackers have been infected and some 250 lost their lives. But things may finally be looking better for them.
Nation Apr 08 Floyd died from lack of oxygen, not drugs, medical expert testifies Prosecutors began the ninth day of the Derek Chauvin trial with testimony from pulmonologist Dr. Martin Tobin. After showing prepared illustrations and photos of the events, Tobin concluded that Chauvin’s knee on George Floyd’s neck caused narrowing of the hypopharynx…
Nation Apr 05 Chauvin’s actions were in ‘no way, shape, or form’ part of protocol, police chief says The Derek Chauvin trial resumed Monday, with the prosecution arguing the former Minneapolis police officers' use of force did not follow protocol. The city's chief of police testified on the matter. Special correspondent Fred De Sam Lazaro has our report…
Nation Apr 01 Floyd’s girlfriend gives tear-filled testimony of his life on Day 4 of Chauvin trial Prosecutors continued to lay out their case on day four of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second and third degree murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd last May. Jurors…
Nation Mar 19 Jury selection in Chauvin trial nears conclusion days after Floyd family’s settlement Jury selection in the trial of Derek Chauvin the former Minneapolis police officer accused of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, neared conclusion Friday — the same week as Floyd's family reached a $27 million settlement with…
Nation Mar 05 Minneapolis on edge as the trial in the police killing of George Floyd approaches The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is set to begin soon. Chauvin is accused of murder in last May’s killing of George Floyd -- a death that set off nationwide unrest. As special correspondent Fred de Sam…
Nation Feb 19 Health officials try to rebuild trust of vaccines among Indigenous Americans Native Americans have been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but a history of medical mistreatment has led some Indigenous leaders to brace for challenges in vaccinating their communities. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on those…
Nation Dec 31 Fatal shooting by Minneapolis police prompts protests and questions about transparency Minneapolis police fatally shot a man during a traffic stop Wednesday night, the first killing by a member of the department since George Floyd's death in May, which spurred nationwide protests. Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said the suspect had fired…