Defense objects to holding one trial for all 4 ex-cops in death of George Floyd
The defense attorney representing former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane has filed an objection to the state’s motion to join all four cases and hold one trial in the death of George Floyd.
Defense attorney of fired Minneapolis officer requests change of venue for Floyd trial
An attorney representing one of the fired Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death is requesting a change of venue for the trial, according to court documents.
State files motion to join all four cases in George Floyd killing, hold one trial
The State of Minnesota filed a motion Wednesday to join the cases of the four Minneapolis police officers charged in the police killing of George Floyd into one prosecution. The move means there would be one trial for all the officers, rather than four separate trials.
2 body camera videos in death of George Floyd released
The body camera video from two of the now-fired Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd was released to the public Monday. On Friday, Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill ordered copies of the footage from officers Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng to be released.
Judge tosses out gag order in George Floyd murder case
A Hennepin County judge dismissed a gag order in the George Floyd murder case after the defense argued it was not fair to the four former Minneapolis Police officers involved after so much had already been said about their actions.
Derek Chauvin's defense objects to gag order: Former cop being called a 'murderer'
The attorney representing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, has filed an objection to the court’s gag order in the case.
Photos from car George Floyd was in released in court filing
An exhibit filed with a defense motion to dismiss the charges against one of the officers involved in the death of George Floyd includes the first look at photos from inside the car Floyd was in.
Judge threatens gag orders, moving Minneapolis officer trials due to public comments on case
The former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of killing George Floyd made court appearances in downtown Minneapolis Monday where a judge set a trial date for next year and warned public officials to stop talking about the case publicly.
Prosecutors: Officer had knee on Floyd for 7:46, not 8:46
Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday that a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd for 7 minutes, 46 seconds -- not the 8:46 that has become a symbol of police brutality -- but said the one-minute error would have no impact on the criminal case against four officers.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Chauvin was in talks to plead guilty before arrest
Just four days after the death of George Floyd, and the day before former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested, federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with Chauvin, the FOX 9 Investigators have learned.
Use of force experts: George Floyd video 'like a checklist of things done incorrectly’
Even national experts in police use of force struggled with words to describe the video of a Minneapolis Police officer with his knee on George Floyd’s neck.
George Floyd autopsy report reveals he was coronavirus survivor
George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
Minnesota governor puts AG Ellison in charge of George Floyd case
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Sunday night that Attorney General Keith Ellison will lead the prosecution in the case of George Floyd's death.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin charged with murder, manslaughter in George Floyd's death
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced charges Friday against Derek Chauvin, one of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd.
Family of George Floyd chooses independent medical examiner for another autopsy
The family of George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody, selected an independent medical examiner to conduct a separate autopsy, saying the current findings "do not address in detail the effect of the purposeful use of force on Mr. Floyd's neck and the extent of Mr. Floyd's suffering at the hands of police."
Hennepin County Attorney: Officers involved in George Floyd's death not cooperating with investigation
State and federal law enforcement officials vowed to conduct a meticulous investigation as fast as possible into the death of George Floyd, but the Hennepin County Attorney says the officers involved in the incident are not cooperating.
Protesters in downtown Minneapolis call for removal of BCA, Hennepin Co. Attorney from George Floyd case
Protesters gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis Thursday, chanting “All four” and calling for the arrest and charging of all four officers involved in the death of George Floyd.