Judge accepts Derek Chauvin plea deal in federal civil rights case
The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said Wednesday that he has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin’s plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.
Minneapolis police, city violated civil rights law, state concludes
The Minneapolis Police Department engaged in a pattern of race discrimination, violating state civil rights law, an investigation found.
Trial of 3 former Minneapolis cops won't be livestreamed
The state trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd will not be livestreamed.
Derek Chauvin appeal: Attorney argues for new trial in filing
In an appeal brief filed on Monday, an attorney for Derek Chauvin laid out their arguments for why he deserves a new trial in the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis' plan to 'revision' George Floyd Square moves forward
The city says that construction for a new project at 38th and Chicago could start in 2024.
‘The Square’ opening at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
Nearly two years after the murder of George Floyd, the area now known as George Floyd Square continues to evolve with the community around it as a new events center named The Square has announced its opening.
One year later: Looking back at the Derek Chauvin verdict
After the verdict was read, community members celebrated in the streets.
Plea deals rejected by former officers charged in George Floyd's murder
Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the murder of George Floyd will return to trial this summer, but before then they will learn the extent of public involvement during the coverage of it.
‘Fencing Consortium’ seeks $5 million for civil unrest fencing funding
Several counties have banded together to push for additional fencing whenever needed in the event of an emergency situation, including civil unrest.
State of Minnesota was slow to respond to 2020 rioting, report finds
Minnesota's response to the 2020 riots that broke out after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd was too slow, a new report found.
‘Documenting a Reckoning’ now on display at Mill City Museum
A new 54-photo exhibit features images taken by professional photojournalists and everyday people who captured photos of protests, unrests and demonstrations – from the day George Floyd was killed, to the day Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder.
Report on Minneapolis response to George Floyd protests: 'There was a void'
Tuesday, the Minneapolis City Council received an after-action report on the city's response conducted by an independent firm with deep law enforcement experience that confirmed for many the extent of the city's failure and also pointed to its causes.
Rochester arsonist pleads guilty after fleeing arrest, apprehension in Mexico
A Rochester man who fled to Mexico in an effort to evade being caught after a series of arsons has been apprehended thanks to an anonymous tip.
What's next for the ex-MPD officers after the federal trial?
A jury found three former Minneapolis police officers guilty on all counts in the federal civil rights trial following George Floyd's death in May 2020. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane still face charges in state court connected to this crime. FOX 9's Rob Olson previews what sentences could look like for them and how the verdicts may influence a possible plea deal for the next trial.
Ex-Minneapolis cops found guilty for violating George Floyd's civil rights
A federal trial jury has found the three other Minneapolis police officers guilty for violating George Floyd's civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.
Jury deliberations begin in federal trial of ex-MPD officers
Just before 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, a jury of 8 women and 4 men, all of them white, began deliberations in the federal case against 3 former Minneapolis Police officers accused of depriving George Floyd of his constitutional rights.
Jury to begin deliberations in federal trial of officers charged in George Floyd's death
Jurors in the case of three former Minneapolis Police officers will now start deliberating after four weeks of testimony and a full day of closing arguments.
Thomas Lane takes stand as defense wraps case in MPD federal trial
Exactly four weeks after the trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers began, the final witness took the stand Monday.
Former MPD officer Kueng testifies, explains failure to provide medical aid
On cross-examination, former Minneapolis Police officer J. Alexander Kueng faced tough questioning Thursday about why he did not intervene with Derek Chauvin’s use of force that ultimately led to the death of George Floyd.
Ex-MPD officer J. Alexander Kueng testifies in federal civil rights trial
For the first time, former Minneapolis police officer J. Alexander Kueng is publicly telling his story of what happened when he and three others responded to 38th and Chicago on May 25, 2020, which resulted in the murder of George Floyd in police custody.