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.
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.
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.
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.
Buildings, shops vandalized during protest Friday night in Minneapolis
Protestors gathered outside a police precinct and in south Minneapolis streets Friday evening to call for awareness and demand social justice in the wake of the shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis police.
Protestors gathered outside a police precinct and in south Minneapolis streets Friday evening to call for awareness and demand social justice in the wake of the shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis police.
MPD trial: Prosecution expected to rest case Monday
After 19 witnesses over 12 days, the prosecution in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers says they expect to rest their case on Monday.
After 19 witnesses over 12 days, the prosecution in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers says they expect to rest their case on Monday.
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.
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.
ACLU settles $825k lawsuit over civil unrest coverage journalist mistreatment
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and State Patrol have settled a lawsuit filed on behalf of media members alleging mistreatment during coverage of the George Floyd and Daunte Wright protests.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and State Patrol have settled a lawsuit filed on behalf of media members alleging mistreatment during coverage of the George Floyd and Daunte Wright protests.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MPD federal trial: Testimony from police trainer enters 3rd day
Inspector Katie Blackwell took the stand Monday morning for the third day in a row at the federal trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
Inspector Katie Blackwell took the stand Monday morning for the third day in a row at the federal trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
Minneapolis officers federal trial: MPD inspector, ER doctor testify
Taking the stand on Thursday, as part of day four of a federal trial for three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd, was a fellow officer who testified on police training.
Taking the stand on Thursday, as part of day four of a federal trial for three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd, was a fellow officer who testified on police training.
MPD officers federal trial: First responders who witnessed George Floyd's death testify
More people who witnessed George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis in May 2020 took the stand on Wednesday as three former Minneapolis police officers facing federal charges in the death.
More people who witnessed George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis in May 2020 took the stand on Wednesday as three former Minneapolis police officers facing federal charges in the death.
Ex-MPD officers federal trial Day 2: FBI video analysts, Cup Foods clerk testify
Witness testimony on the trial of the 3 ex-MPD officer' federal trial continued Tuesday.
Witness testimony on the trial of the 3 ex-MPD officer' federal trial continued Tuesday.
Federal trial in George Floyd's death: Prosecutors argue 'in custody is in your care'
Opening statements in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers got underway Monday morning, with one of the prosecutors painting the entire case as hinging on a concept that "in custody is in your care."
Opening statements in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers got underway Monday morning, with one of the prosecutors painting the entire case as hinging on a concept that "in custody is in your care."
Federal trial begins for other Minneapolis officers involved in George Floyd's death
Monday marks the first day in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd’s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.
Monday marks the first day in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd’s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.
EXPLAINER: Will Chauvin testify at trial of 3 other cops?
As the federal trial for three former Minneapolis officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights is set to begin Monday, some wonder whether Derek Chauvin – the officer already convicted of Floyd’s murder – will take the stand. Many legal experts say they don’t anticipate that. If he does testify, he could face some hard questions.
As the federal trial for three former Minneapolis officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights is set to begin Monday, some wonder whether Derek Chauvin – the officer already convicted of Floyd’s murder – will take the stand. Many legal experts say they don’t anticipate that. If he does testify, he could face some hard questions.
Jury seated in federal civil rights trial of 3 ex-Minneapolis officers in George Floyd's death
A complete jury was seated Thursday after one day of jury selection in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd’s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.
A complete jury was seated Thursday after one day of jury selection in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd’s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.