Apr 20 Watch 9:08 How the Chauvin verdict could become a ‘defining moment’ for future policing By PBS NewsHour To discuss the trial and verdict of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd, Judy Woodruff is joined by Chuck Wexler, the executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum, and Janai Nelson, the Associate Director-Counsel of the NAACP… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 4:15 Floyd’s supporters hope to see systemic change emerge from guilty verdict in Chauvin trial By Yamiche Alcindor White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor has been following Derek Chauvin's trial in the murder of George Floyd and brings us the reaction on Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C. Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 2:05 George Floyd’s family vows to ‘keep fighting’ for just policing after Chauvin verdict After a Minneapolis jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty in the murder of George Floyd, President Joe Biden spoke with the Floyd family over the phone. While happy with the verdict, the family vowed to continue efforts towards… Continue watching
Apr 20 WATCH: President Biden responds to the Derek Chauvin verdict By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Before Tuesday's guilty verdicts were read out, President Joe Biden said he was praying for "the right verdict” in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. Continue reading
Apr 20 Chauvin found guilty of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd death By Amy Forliti, Stephen Groves, Tammy Webber, Associated Press The jury reached its verdict Tuesday after deliberating about 10 hours over two days in a city on edge against another outbreak of unrest. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd case By Amy Forliti, Stephen Groves, Tammy Webber, Associated Press The verdict set off jubilation around the city. People instantly flooded the surrounding streets downtown, running through traffic with banners, and cars blared their horns. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Associated Press The White House says President Joe Biden was “not looking to influence” the outcome of the Derek Chauvin trial after he said he was praying for "the right verdict."… Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 5:02 Here’s what happened during closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial Monday saw the closing arguments in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. The verdict to come is being closely watched in Minnesota and other cities around the country — many of them braced for protests, marches and potential… Continue watching
Apr 19 WATCH: Trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with killing George Floyd – Closing arguments By Amy Forliti, Stephen Groves, Tammy Webber, Associated Press During closing arguments, prosecutors argued that Chauvin squeezed the life out of Floyd by pinning his knee against Floyd's neck last May, ignoring bystanders and common sense. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 2:12 Derek Chauvin refuses to testify as murder trial heads into closing arguments By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Alison Thoet, Claire Mufson The trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd last May, is nearing its conclusion. The trial is being watched closely all around the country and internationally. The defense finished… Continue watching