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.
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.
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.
LAPD mishandled George Floyd protests, City Council-commissioned report finds
A report commissioned by the City Council found that the Los Angeles Police Department mishandled various aspects of last spring's mass demonstrations sparked by the May 25 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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.
Derek Chauvin trial: 3 jurors seated in 1st day of jury selection
The Derek Chauvin trial is streaming at fox9.com/live. Jury selection begins after an opening day delay.
Derek Chauvin trial jury selection delayed, court adjourns after day 1
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd. The trial will be streamed at fox9.com/live.
State files motion to stop Chauvin trial from proceeding
The prosecution in the Derek Chauvin trial in the death of George Floyd filed a motion with the Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday to stop the trial from proceeding until the district court regains full jurisdiction over the case.
George Floyd’s cause of death, ex-cop’s force will be keys in Chauvin trial
Video showed Derek Chauvin pressing his knee into George Floyd’s neck, ignoring the Black man’s cries that he couldn’t breathe. But even with that powerful footage, legal experts say the case isn’t a slam dunk.
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.
Families of people killed in police altercations plan positive change as Chauvin trial starts
A coalition of families and activists made their intentions very clear on Friday, saying they will be a loud voice for change throughout the trial of Derek Chauvin.
Derek Chauvin trial: How will the jury be selected?
Jury selection in the Derek Chauvin trial is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 8 and is expected to last three weeks. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
Legal experts say it could be challenging to find impartial jury in Chauvin trial
Legal experts agree it will be a struggle to find an impartial jury and jurors who are willing to serve on the high-profile, high-stakes Derek Chauvin trial during a pandemic.
Who is Derek Chauvin?
Derek Chauvin is a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
House passes George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
House Democrats have rushed to pass the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing.
George Floyd's family only allowed 1 member in courtroom during Chauvin trial, judge rules
The families of both George Floyd and Derek Chauvin will only get one seat each in the courtroom for the murder trial.
Activists call for firing of LAPD employees involved in George Floyd Valentine-themed photo scandal
A coalition of community activists Monday is calling for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."