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.    

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.

Chauvin trial juror has upcoming wedding in May
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One of the jurors who was ultimately selected discussed how he has an upcoming wedding in early May, when the trial could still be going on.

Nelson: Ex-officers Lane, Thao will not testify in Derek Chauvin trial
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While discussing a motion to exclude statements of former Minneapolis police officers Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, defense attorney Eric Nelson said their attorneys said they will not be allowing their clients to testify in the Derek Chauvin trial.

International media descend on Minneapolis for Chauvin trial
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Media outlets from around the world are in the Twin Cities to cover the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in Floyd?s death.

Judge 'not convinced' after defense argues again to admit George Floyd's 2019 arrest

Judge Peter Cahill said he was "not convinced" by a motion filed by Derek Chauvin’s defense attorney to potentially reverse his prior decision to use evidence from George Floyd’s 2019 arrest.

George Floyd's sister reacts to Day 1 of Chauvin trial
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George Floyd's sister, Bridgett Floyd, shared her thoughts and emotions following the first day of the Derek Chauvin trial, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in her brother's death.

Derek Chauvin trial dates and times

Derek Chauvin trial dates, times, location and livestream broadcast information.

Chauvin trial judge must reconsider 3rd-degree murder charge, Court of Appeals rules

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.

Walz: Chauvin trial participants won't get early access to COVID-19 vaccine before trial
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Those who will be in the courtroom for Derek Chauvin trial in the death of George Floyd will not be moved up the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility list, according to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.