Jul 21 Former officer Thomas Lane receives 2 1/2 years for role in George Floyd’s murder By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press A judge has sentenced former Minneapolis police Officer Thomas Lane to 2 1/2 years in prison on a federal civil rights charge for his role in the killing of George Floyd. Continue reading
Jun 21 Minnesota Supreme Court rules Minneapolis mayor failed to hire more police By Associated Press The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled the mayor of Minneapolis hasn't met a legal duty to hire more police officers or demonstrate why he hasn't done so. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 8:29 George Floyd biography explores the systemic racism that contributed to his death By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane Wednesday marks the second anniversary of George Floyd's murder at the hands of police in Minneapolis. His death touched off protests and a global movement for racial justice. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on a new book, "His Name Is… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 5:54 News Wrap: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy criticized Republicans after Jan. 6 In our news wrap Wednesday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy faces new disclosures that he criticized Republicans after Jan. 6, former President Trump appealed a New York court's contempt finding, a battle over Native American rights returned to the Supreme… Continue watching
Apr 27 Post-George Floyd report finds pattern of discrimination by Minneapolis police By Steve Karnowski, Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press A state investigation launched after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer has determined that the department has engaged in a pattern of race discrimination. Continue reading
Apr 11 Judge to consider live video coverage for upcoming trial over George Floyd’s death By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press A Minnesota judge will hear arguments Monday on whether to allow live video coverage of the upcoming trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the murder of George Floyd. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 6:26 Former Minneapolis police officers convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights By John Yang, Ryan Connelly Holmes Three former Minneapolis police officers have been convicted in federal court of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. They were on the scene assisting fellow officer Derek Chauvin when he pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes,… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 6:33 What a Minnesota trial says about police officers’ responsibility to intervene By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Sam Lane This is the fourth week of the trial of three former officers who were on duty with Derek Chauvin when he murdered George Floyd in 2020. The officers are on trial for their role in his death and over questions… Continue watching
Dec 08 Watch 6:19 As ex-officer faces trial in Daunte Wright killing, many worry systemic change unlikely By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane Lawyers presented opening arguments Wednesday in the trial of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter. Last April, she fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro… Continue watching
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