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Death of George Floyd
Ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin sentenced to 21 years in prison on federal charges
Death of George Floyd
President Biden signs federal policing order two years after George Floyd's death
Prior to signing the order, Biden spoke about the reform, saying it will promote accountability, raise standards and modernize policing.
Death of George Floyd
Candlelight vigil planned on the two year anniversary of George Floyd's death
On Memorial Day 2020, Floyd was killed by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in front of Cup Foods at 38th and Chicago.
Death of George Floyd
Ex-MPD officers guilty on all counts in federal civil rights trial
A federal jury found three ex-Minneapolis officers guilty on all civil rights charges related to the death of George Floyd in May 2020.
Death of George Floyd
After opening statements, first witness called in federal trial of 3 ex-MPD officers
J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are charged with depriving George Floyd of his constitutional rights while acting under government authority.
Death of George Floyd
Now that sentencing is over, Chauvin still faces federal charges
Chauvin can appeal his state conviction, but some legal experts predict he'll try to strike a federal plea bargain before that happens.
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.
Death of George Floyd
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.
Death of George Floyd
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.
Death of George Floyd
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.
Death of George Floyd
'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.
Death of George Floyd
President Biden signs federal policing order two years after George Floyd's death
Prior to signing the order, Biden spoke about the reform, saying it will promote accountability, raise standards and modernize policing.
Death of George Floyd
Candlelight vigil planned on the two year anniversary of George Floyd's death
On Memorial Day 2020, Floyd was killed by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in front of Cup Foods at 38th and Chicago.
Death of George Floyd
Ex-MPD officers guilty on all counts in federal civil rights trial
A federal jury found three ex-Minneapolis officers guilty on all civil rights charges related to the death of George Floyd in May 2020.
Death of George Floyd
After opening statements, first witness called in federal trial of 3 ex-MPD officers
J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are charged with depriving George Floyd of his constitutional rights while acting under government authority.
Death of George Floyd
Now that sentencing is over, Chauvin still faces federal charges
Chauvin can appeal his state conviction, but some legal experts predict he'll try to strike a federal plea bargain before that happens.
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.
Death of George Floyd
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.
VERIFY
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.
Death of George Floyd
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.
Death of George Floyd
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.
Death of George Floyd
'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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