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Now that sentencing is over, Chauvin still faces federal charges

Now that sentencing is over, Chauvin still faces federal charges

Death of George Floyd

Now that sentencing is over, Chauvin still faces federal charges

Death of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for the murder of George Floyd

The sentence is a 10-year upward departure from the presumptive sentence of 12.5 years under Minnesota guidelines.
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Chauvin to be sentenced Friday in George Floyd's murder

Chauvin’s attorney filed a motion seeking a lesser sentence – even as low as probation – while prosecutors filed a motion seeking a 30-year sentence.
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VERIFY: No, the Juneteenth holiday was not started after the death of George Floyd

Some don't know or understand the origin of Juneteenth, and some are claiming Juneteenth started after the death of George Floyd. It didn't.
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Trial date set for three other officers charged in George Floyd's murder

Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng are each charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder, and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.
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Derek Chauvin's attorney files motion seeking probation or lesser sentence

Prosecutors filed a separate motion seeking a 30-year prison term for the former MPD officer convicted of killing George Floyd.
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'I’m not convinced things have really changed' | A year after George Floyd's death, Charlotte African American leaders say activism must continue

Tens of thousands of people hit the streets across the country like never before demanding justice and equity. Corine Mack said the activism can't stop there.
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Artist showcases photos of nationwide Black Lives Matter protests one year later

The photography exhibition called “Choose Your Weapon” will open at the Harvey B. Gantt Center in June.
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Artist captures George Floyd protests across United States

Black Lives Matter protests popped up around the country last summer following George Floyd's death. One man made it his mission to document the movement.
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One year after his death, the Twin Cities remember George Floyd with celebrations and somber reflection

On May 25, people are invited to gather at events across the metro on the anniversary of the day George Floyd was murdered by police.
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Biden to host George Floyd's family Tuesday

Tuesday marks the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder at the hands of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin.
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Grand jury indicts 4 former officers involved in George Floyd death

The federal charges against Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao were revealed after indictments were unsealed Friday.