Officials announce Operation Safety Net for Chauvin trial: 'We're not going to tolerate disorder'
The Minneapolis Police Department introduced a new initiative Wednesday called “Operation Safety Net” that will bring together local and state law enforcement agencies to respond to any potential civil unrest surrounding upcoming Derek Chauvin trial.
Prosecutors appeal judge's rejection of motion to reinstate Chauvin's 3rd-degree murder charge
Prosecutors filed an appeal Friday, asking the Minnesota Court of Appeals to review a Hennepin County District Court judge’s rejection of their motion to reinstate the third-degree murder charge against fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged in the death of George Floyd. The filing was made public Tuesday.
38th and Chicago to remain closed to traffic during Chauvin trial
The intersection of 38th and Chicago, which has been closed since George Floyd's death, will remain closed to vehicle traffic during the upcoming trial for fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged in Floyd's death.
Appeals court says it won't step in to delay Derek Chauvin trial
The Minnesota Court of Appeals said Friday it will not step in and delay the upcoming murder trial of Derek Chauvin.
Judge denies request to reinstate 3rd-degree murder charge in George Floyd death
A Hennepin County District Court judge denied the state's request to reinstate the third-degree murder charge against fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who has been charged in the death of George Floyd.
Prospective witness lists submitted for Derek Chauvin trial
With jury selection just weeks away, the state and defense released their prospective witness lists in the trial of fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Walz signs executive order calling up National Guard to Minneapolis for Chauvin trial
Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order calling up the Minnesota National Guard to Minneapolis ahead of the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
State asks to reinstate 3rd-degree murder charge in George Floyd death
The state is looking to reinstate the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, as well as add the same charge against the other three ex-officers connected to the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota officials raise security concerns about Chauvin trial, GOP derides $35 million fund as 'bailout'
Minnesota public safety officials raised doubts Tuesday about having enough law enforcement in Minneapolis during the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with murder for the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd's uncle: 'People need to see our face' at Chauvin trial
Selwyn Jones, George Floyd’s uncle, may live several hundred miles away in South Dakota, but he is keeping close tabs on the criminal justice system in relation to his nephew’s deadly arrest.
Walz seeks millions for securing Chauvin trial in March
Gov. Tim Walz's administration expects it will require 600 state personnel and an untold number of local law enforcement officials to secure the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused of murdering George Floyd.
Push for law enforcement to get COVID-19 vaccinations before Chauvin trial
Law enforcement officers, who are expected to handle the security for the upcoming trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, are wondering if they will be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine before the court proceedings begin.
Judge denies motion to admit George Floyd's 2019 arrest as evidence at trial
A Hennepin County District Court judge ruled this week that George Floyd’s 2019 arrest in Minneapolis will not be admitted as evidence in the upcoming murder trial.
Derek Chauvin trial not impacted by 45-day hold on criminal trials
The murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd will not be impacted by an extended hold on jury trials in Minnesota announced Friday.
Judge denies motion to push back Derek Chauvin's trial
Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill denied the state’s motion to push back the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with George Floyd’s murder, due to public health concerns. Chauvin’s trial remains scheduled for March 8.
State calls for Floyd trials to be rejoined, held this summer amid COVID-19 concerns
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the prosecution is calling for a Hennepin County District Court judge to reconsider his decision to split the George Floyd case into two trials for the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in his death.
COVID-19 concerns prompt 2 separate trials in George Floyd case
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd while the other three ex-officers charged in the case will be tried together in August.
George Floyd trials: Derek Chauvin in March, 3 others in summer
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd, while the three other ex-officers charged in the case will go on trial together in late summer.
State asks to delay George Floyd trial to June, citing COVID-19
Prosecutors in the cases against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd have asked to delay the trial to June 7, 2021, citing COVID-19 concerns. The state's motion is supported by an affidavit from a member of President-elect Joe Biden's Coronavirus Advisory Board.
Minneapolis officer's attorney alleges George Floyd overdosed on fentanyl, says charges should be dropped
In a new filing in the case against a now-fired Minneapolis police officer involved in the killing of George Floyd, the officer’s attorney alleged that Floyd overdosed on fentanyl while resisting arrest and in doing so contributed to his own death, arguing the charges against the officer should be dropped.