2 seated jurors in Derek Chauvin trial dismissed over $27M civil settlement knowledge

Two previously seated jurors were dismissed Wednesday from serving on the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial after they told the judge they could not remain impartial after learning of the $27 million civil settlement for the family of George Floyd. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, is charged in Floyd’s death. 

1st 7 jurors seated in Derek Chauvin trial to be re-questioned Wednesday

The first seven jurors seated in the Derek Chauvin trial will be re-questioned Wednesday over their knowledge of the $27 million civil settlement.

Derek Chauvin trial: Defense asks for delay, change of venue over civil settlement announcement

An attorney for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, is asking the judge to delay Chauvin’s trial over concerns about how the recent announcement of a $27 million settlement for the Floyd family will affect his client’s ability to get a fair and impartial trial. 

‘This is awful’: Expert laments timing of Minneapolis settlement with Floyd family

The historic $27 million settlement between the family of George Floyd and the city of Minneapolis has legal experts concerned about how it will affect the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin.

Activists push for police accountability legislation amid Chauvin trial

A collection of Minnesota activist groups gathered Wednesday to urge lawmakers to pass police accountability legislation amid the Derek Chauvin Trial.

George Floyd settlement: $27 million approved by Minneapolis City Council

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a $27 million settlement Friday in the civil lawsuit brought by the family of George Floyd.

Murder 3 back in Chauvin Trial, for now

Judge Peter Cahill reluctantly put the charge of Murder in the Third Degree back on the table Thursday for jurors in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin.  The Minnesota Court of Appeals left him little choice.

3rd-degree murder reinstated in Derek Chauvin trial

Following arguments Thursday morning, Judge Peter Cahill ruled the third-degree murder charge will be reinstated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.

Minnesota's 3rd degree murder charge, explained

Minnesota's third-degree murder statute reads: "Whoever, without intent…causes the death of another by perpetrating an act eminently dangerous to others and evincing a depraved mind, without regard for human life…" But two high-profile cases are challenging the definiton and application of the law.

Jury selection not a side show, it’s the main event

With the world watching a live video feed of the proceedings on the 18th floor of the Hennepin County Government Center, selecting a jury to decide the fate of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin might seem like tedious minutia setting the stage for the courtroom drama to come.    

Judge seats juror in Derek Chauvin trial who has wedding planned for May 1

A juror chosen for a panel for the trial of Derek Chauvin on Wednesday said he had one potential problem — he’s scheduled to get married May 1 in Florida, after a judge explained testimony could last into April.

Minnesota Supreme Court won't hear 3rd-degree murder charge appeal in Chauvin case

The Minnesota Supreme Court says it will not hear any appeal from Derek Chauvin’s legal team as it relates to adding a third-degree murder charge in the death of George Floyd.

Nelson: Ex-officers Lane, Thao will not testify in Chauvin trial

Two of the other former Minneapolis officers charged in connection to George Floyd's death will not be testifying in the Derek Chauvin trial, according to Chauvin's defense attorney Eric Nelson.