Apr 09 Watch 2:17 Medical examiner doubles down on original autopsy finding, labels Floyd’s death a homicide By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Alison Thoet 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… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 2:33 Floyd died from lack of oxygen, not drugs, medical expert testifies By Fred de Sam Lazaro 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… Continue watching
Apr 07 WATCH: Trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with killing George Floyd – Day 8 By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Tammy Webber, Associated Press A use-of-force expert says Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck the entire time that he was handcuffed behind his back and lying facedown. Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 9:49 Chauvin’s actions were in ‘no way, shape, or form’ part of protocol, police chief says By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Courtney Norris 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… Continue watching
Apr 05 WATCH: Trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with killing George Floyd – Day 6 By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Tammy Webber, Associated Press The Minneapolis police chief testified Monday that now-fired Officer Derek Chauvin violated departmental policy in pressing his knee on George Floyd’s neck and keeping him down after Floyd had stopped resisting and was in distress. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 3:42 For some, ‘an extra layer of trauma’ surrounds Derek Chauvin’s trial By PBS NewsHour The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin—charged with murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last year—wrapped up its first week of testimony yesterday. The prosecution opened its case with testimony and video from eyewitnesses, emergency… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 3:52 ‘He was terrified:’ Witnesses offer emotional testimony about Floyd death in Chauvin case By Yamiche Alcindor, Sam Lane The second day in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin was emotional and tense. One eyewitness to the death of George Floyd told jurors in Minneapolis that Chauvin, who is charged with second and third degree murder and… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 8:27 Derek Chauvin’s attorneys blame drugs, witnesses in George Floyd’s death By Yamiche Alcindor, Sam Lane The murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin opened in Minneapolis with dramatic video of his fatal encounter with George Floyd. It showed Floyd pinned by Chauvin's knee on his neck - for nearly nine and a half minutes. Continue watching
Mar 12 Minneapolis to pay $27 million to settle Floyd family lawsuit By Steve Karnowski, Amy Forliti, Associated Press The settlement was announced Friday as jury selection continued in the trial of Derek Chauvin, a white former officer charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd's death. Continue reading
Mar 11 Judge approves 3rd-degree murder charge for ex-cop in George Floyd death By Steve Karnowski, Amy Forliti, Associated Press A judge on Thursday granted prosecutors’ request to add a third-degree murder count against a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. Continue reading