Former Chauvin prosecutor confirmed as federal judge
A former prosecutor in the trial against Derek Chauvin has been confirmed as a federal judge.
George Floyd Square: Businesses, residents want improvements while reimagining plan is underway
Since George Floyd was murdered in May 2020 near 38th and Chicago, things in the area have drastically changed. Now, there are some big plans in to reimagine George Floyd Square.
George Floyd's murder: Kueng pleads guilty; Thao will have 'stipulated evidence' trial
One of the final two former Minneapolis police officers facing state charges in the murder of George Floyd has pleaded guilty, while the other will face a bench trial.
Thao, Kueng set to face state trial in George Floyd's murder starting Monday
Jury selection is set to start Monday in the trial of Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, the final two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's murder. The full trial is expected to run well into December.
Minneapolis asks for public’s help to ‘re-envison’ George Floyd Square
The City of Minneapolis will hold an open house for the 38th and Chicago RE-envisioned project on Saturday from noon until 2 at Phelps Park.
City of Minneapolis settles lawsuit brought by demonstrators
The City of Minneapolis will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to settle a lawsuit brought by demonstrators protesting in the days following the death of George Floyd.
First round of grants released to help Minneapolis businesses rebuild after damages from 2020 riots
Out of the devastation and ruin along Lake Street in Minneapolis from the 2020 riots, we got a look at the future thanks to millions of dollars in aid coming from a state revitalization program.
Rochester man who lit St. Paul fires during 2020 unrest sentenced to prison
Jose Felan Jr and his wife fled to Mexico following the St. Paul arsons. The pair was returned to the United States several months later, and Felan pleaded guilty to the crime. He was sentenced to 78 months in prison on Tuesday.
'Umbrella Man': FBI seeks to identify suspect in 2020 Minneapolis unrest
The FBI is still looking to identify "Umbrella Man," who was seen breaking windows on Lake Street in Minneapolis during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
George Floyd's family sues Kanye for $250M, plus cease-and-desist
On Oct. 18, George Floyd's daughter, the child's mother and their attorneys announced a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Kanye West for his "repugnant" comments on Floyd's death during an episode of "Drink Champs".
Girl who witnessed George Floyd's murder shares story in new children's book
On May 25th, 2020, a crowd of people in south Minneapolis watched as George Floyd took his last breath. Among the witnesses was a 9-year-old girl. On Friday, Judeah Reynolds will share her story through a children's picture book. FOX 9 caught up with the young author before her big debut.
State, cops seek to bar evidence in trial over George Floyd's killing
Prosecutors and defense attorneys for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd have filed more than 100 motions to limit testimony or evidence at trial — with many requests relying heavily on what happened at the previous two trials in Floyd’s death.
Thomas Lane sentenced to three years for his role in the death of George Floyd
There was a "hot mic" moment after the hearing was over when Lane questioned his attorney about why he had to register as a "predatory offender."
Derek Chauvin moved from Minnesota to federal prison in Arizona
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd, has been moved from a state prison in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, to federal prison in Tucson, Arizona.
Key George Floyd witness will not testify in upcoming trial
A key witness in George Floyd's murder plans to invoke the Fifth Amendment during the next trial connected to Floyd's killing.
Federal investigation of MPD may soon enter new phase, city attorney says
Minneapolis officials think the U.S. Department of Justice is wrapping up the discovery phase of its patterns and practices investigation of the city's police department, but no one knows the feds' timeline, a key city official said Tuesday.
Ex-Minneapolis cops reject plea deal in George Floyd's killing, will go to trial
Former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng have rejected last and final plea offers, and will go to trial this fall.
Kueng, Thao file notice they will appeal federal sentence in George Floyd's killing
Two former Minneapolis police officers have filed their notices of appeal of their sentences in federal court related to the murder of George Floyd.
Families react to Kueng, Thao sentencing for violating George Floyd's rights
Standing outside the federal courthouse in downtown St. Paul, Joni Kueng offered apologies to the family and friends of George Floyd.
Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating George Floyd's rights
The final two former Minneapolis police officers who violated George Floyd's civil rights were sentenced Wednesday in federal court.