Jan 21 Jury in Floyd killing federal trial appears mostly white By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press A jury of 18 people who appeared mostly white was picked Thursday for the federal trial of three Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing. Continue reading
Jan 21 Prosecutors seek open hearing on trial evidence in Floyd’s killing By Associated Press Prosecutors in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers on civil rights charges in George Floyd's killing are asking the judge to open at least parts of a hearing on the admissibility of some evidence. Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 9:16 What role did the 3 other cops play in George Floyd’s murder? By John Yang, Sam Lane Jury selection began Thursday in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd. The charges and issues in this federal trial are different from those in the earlier state trial that ended… Continue watching
Jan 20 Jury selection underway in trial of 3 former police officers charged with George Floyd’s killing By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Jury selection is underway in the federal trial for three former Minneapolis police officers who were with Derek Chauvin when he pinned George Floyd to the street. Continue reading
Dec 30 States diverge on police reforms after George Floyd killing By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press The first full year of state legislative sessions since the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota sparked a summer of racial justice protests produced a mixed response around the country. Continue reading
Dec 23 Texas board withdraws pardon recommendation for George Floyd By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press A Texas board has withdrawn a unanimous pardon recommendation for George Floyd over a 2004 drug arrest in Houston. The Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles says it had identified "procedural errors" in how pardons were issued this year. Continue reading
Dec 21 Watch 7:08 How this Black theater group is using art as a tool to ‘awaken’ people By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Lane In the months since the police killing of George Floyd, cultural institutions nationwide have grappled with their identities and missions. But for the Penumbra Theatre, just miles from the site of Floyd’s murder, that re-examination began long before May, 2020. Continue watching
Dec 21 Texas governor weighs George Floyd pardon By Paul Weber, Associated Press Texas Gov. Greg Abbott isn't saying whether he will posthumously pardon George Floyd for a 2004 drug arrest. Continue reading
Dec 15 Former police officer Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charges in George Floyd’s death By Amy Forliti, Associated Press Chauvin’s plea Wednesday means he will not face a federal trial in January, though he could end up spending more years behind bars when a judge sentences him at a later date. Continue reading
Dec 06 Minneapolis police chief, who oversaw George Floyd response, announces retirement By Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press It's a blow to a department that has been reeling since four officers were charged in George Floyd's death. The 54-year-old Arradondo said it was time for new leadership at the department. Continue reading