Ex-Minneapolis cop Thomas Lane pleads guilty to aiding, abetting manslaughter in George Floyd murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane has pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the murder of George Floyd.
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.
One year later: Looking back at the Derek Chauvin verdict
After the verdict was read, community members celebrated in the streets.
‘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.
‘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.
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 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.
Former MPD officer Tou Thao testifies in defense
A day after the prosecution rested its case in the trial of three former Minneapolis Police Department officers, former MPD officer Tou Thao answered questions in his own defense.
Prosecution rests case against 3 officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights
As prosecutors wrapped up their case against three former Minneapolis Police officers, they called to the stand a use of force expert from Virginia to further hammer home points already made by other witnesses in the trial.
MPD federal trial: Another medical expert says officers could have saved George Floyd
Federal prosecutors called another expert medical witness to the stand Wednesday in the civil rights trial of former Minneapolis Police officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane.
MPD federal trial: Pulmonologist says officers could have saved George Floyd's life
After a five-day break because of a positive COVID-19 test, the federal trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers resumed Monday morning in St. Paul. On the stand, a prosecution expert witness testified that George Floyd died because his oxygen was cut off, leading to an abnormal heart rhythm.
Minnesota Gov. Walz authorizes National Guard to assist in St. Paul, Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard as the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers nears its end in St. Paul. The Guard will also be ready to respond if needed in Minneapolis following Amir Locke police killing, Walz says.
Defendant in federal trial of ex-MPD officers contracts COVID, trial in recess until Monday
One of the defendants in the federal trial of three former MPD officers has tested positive for COVID-19. So, instead of the prosecution’s 12th witness taking the stand, court was called off until Monday.