Group prepares to showcase plywood murals made after the death of George Floyd
For the last 11 months, Leesa Kelly has been helping collect unique artwork inspired by the death of George Floyd.
State files request for aggravated sentence for Derek Chauvin
The state filed a request Friday for an aggravated sentence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted by a jury for the murder of George Floyd.
'George Floyd worked here’: Signs honor lives killed by police
Signs created by an area artist are appearing in northeast Minneapolis with the intent to stir conversation about the Minnesotans who’ve died at the hands of police and serve as a reminder that people are connected in ways they may not realize.
Minneapolis school launches 'I am' campaign to promote confidence
A south Minneapolis elementary school is hoping to inspire some of their youngest students to make their voices heard.
Federal indictment expected for Derek Chauvin, 3 other officers charged in George Floyd's death
The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly moving forward with plans to indict former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the three other former officers charged in George Floyd’s death on federal civil rights charges, sources told FOX 9.
3-day George Floyd commemoration to feature rally, day of action and celebration
Over three consecutive days at the end of May, the George Floyd Memorial Foundation will host a series of events to commemorate Floyd’s death.
Chauvin trial juror and Minneapolis coach describes deliberations
Brandon Mitchell, a JV basketball coach at North Minneapolis High School, has been better known as juror 52 over the last month in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
Cameras will be allowed to stream 2nd trial for former officers charged in George Floyd's death
The second trial for three former Minneapolis police officers facing charges in the death of George Floyd will have cameras in the courtroom, much like the trial for Derek Chauvin, a court administrator announced Wednesday.
Twin Cities activists say more work required after Chauvin trial verdict
A group of local activists say even though the Derek Chauvin trial is over, there’s still a lot of work to be done in the community moving forward.
George Floyd’s family, Minneapolis working on plans for 1st anniversary of death
The City of Minneapolis is discussing plans with George Floyd's family and community members to observe the first anniversary of his death at 38th and Chicago, according to a city official.
Derek Chauvin's sentencing pushed back to June 25
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer found guilty of murder in George Floyd’s death, will now be sentenced on June 25.
Pardon request submitted for George Floyd in 2004 Texas case
A posthumous pardon request has been submitted to Texas officials on behalf of George Floyd for a 2004 drug arrest that was done by a now indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid.
Derek Chauvin trial prosecutors discuss strategy after verdict
The state of Minnesota’s prosecution team for the Derek Chauvin murder trial opened up about the verdict, telling FOX 9 they had no idea what to expect when the jury came back after less than 10 hours of deliberations.
Maryland reviews ex-official's work after Chauvin testimony
Maryland officials plan to review all in-custody death reports during the tenure of the state's former chief medical examiner after he testified that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was not responsible for George Floyd's death.
Key moments in closing arguments of Chauvin trial
Before a jury returned guilty verdicts in Derek Chauvin's trial in the death of George Floyd, prosecutors and the defense got their last chance to seal their version of events in jurors' minds in the closing arguments.
National Guard draws out of Minneapolis following Chauvin trial verdict
Now that the Derek Chauvin trial is over, Operation Safety Net is starting to pull back from the streets of Minneapolis.
EXPLAINER: Can Chauvin get his convictions tossed on appeal?
The unique circumstances surrounding Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death could offer the former Minneapolis police officer some shot at winning a retrial on appeal, though most legal experts agree it’s a long shot.
Explainer: Why is Chauvin unlikely to face maximum sentence?
Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, but sentencing is still two months away. Here's what to expect.
‘He was guilty.’ Extra juror in favor of Chauvin conviction
An alternate juror at the trial of Derek Chauvin said she agreed with the jury’s decision to convict him in George Floyd’s death, saying she saw Chauvin as the leader of officers at the scene and that he brushed off warnings by bystanders that Floyd was in danger.
Minnesota House passes police accountability measures after Chauvin verdict
State lawmakers are moving forward with new accountability measures for law enforcement. After hours of debate, the Minnesota House passed a finance bill containing public safety, criminal justice reform and civil law legislation on a vote of 70 to 63.