Judge dismisses 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, other charges remain
A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against him.
Minnesota AG asks court to reconsider audio, video coverage of George Floyd murder trial
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a motion asking the court to reconsider allowing audio and video coverage of the trial of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.
Excited Delirium dilemma: Explanation or excuse for in-custody deaths?
During the excruciating nine minutes that George Floyd laid face-down on the asphalt, with former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee on his neck, there is a critical and insightful moment.
Body camera video of prior George Floyd arrest released
The body camera video of George Floyd's previous arrest in 2019 will be released to the public after a Hennepin County judge rejected the state's motion to seal it.
Judge's order allows Derek Chauvin to live outside Minnesota, address confidential
Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill signed an order Thursday outlining where Derek Chauvin can live and keeping his address confidential.
Court provides update on trial location for former officers in Floyd case
If the trial for the four former Minneapolis police officers remains in Hennepin County, the trial will be held at the Hennepin County Government Center, according to an update from the courts Tuesday.
Defense teams in Floyd case say state's additional evidence shows need for four separate cases
Attorneys representing three of the fired Minneapolis police officers in the George Floyd case say the prosecution's plan to introduce more evidence regarding the former officers' previous bad actions further proves their point for four separate cases.
George Floyd case pre-trial hearing: No decision on motions to dismiss charges, change venue, combine cases
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said did not address the motions to dismiss the charges against the former Minneapolis police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd at Friday’s motions hearing.
Defense objects to holding one trial for all 4 ex-cops in death of George Floyd
The defense attorney representing former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane has filed an objection to the state’s motion to join all four cases and hold one trial in the death of George Floyd.
Defense attorney of fired Minneapolis officer requests change of venue for Floyd trial
An attorney representing one of the fired Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death is requesting a change of venue for the trial, according to court documents.
State files motion to join all four cases in George Floyd killing, hold one trial
The State of Minnesota filed a motion Wednesday to join the cases of the four Minneapolis police officers charged in the police killing of George Floyd into one prosecution. The move means there would be one trial for all the officers, rather than four separate trials.
2 body camera videos in death of George Floyd released
The body camera video from two of the now-fired Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd was released to the public Monday. On Friday, Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill ordered copies of the footage from officers Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng to be released.
Judge tosses out gag order in George Floyd murder case
A Hennepin County judge dismissed a gag order in the George Floyd murder case after the defense argued it was not fair to the four former Minneapolis Police officers involved after so much had already been said about their actions.
Derek Chauvin's defense objects to gag order: Former cop being called a 'murderer'
The attorney representing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, has filed an objection to the court’s gag order in the case.
Photos from car George Floyd was in released in court filing
An exhibit filed with a defense motion to dismiss the charges against one of the officers involved in the death of George Floyd includes the first look at photos from inside the car Floyd was in.
Judge threatens gag orders, moving Minneapolis officer trials due to public comments on case
The former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of killing George Floyd made court appearances in downtown Minneapolis Monday where a judge set a trial date for next year and warned public officials to stop talking about the case publicly.
Prosecutors: Officer had knee on Floyd for 7:46, not 8:46
Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday that a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd for 7 minutes, 46 seconds -- not the 8:46 that has become a symbol of police brutality -- but said the one-minute error would have no impact on the criminal case against four officers.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Chauvin was in talks to plead guilty before arrest
Just four days after the death of George Floyd, and the day before former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested, federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with Chauvin, the FOX 9 Investigators have learned.
Use of force experts: George Floyd video 'like a checklist of things done incorrectly’
Even national experts in police use of force struggled with words to describe the video of a Minneapolis Police officer with his knee on George Floyd’s neck.
George Floyd autopsy report reveals he was coronavirus survivor
George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.