‘Documenting a Reckoning’ now on display at Mill City Museum
A new 54-photo exhibit features images taken by professional photojournalists and everyday people who captured photos of protests, unrests and demonstrations – from the day George Floyd was killed, to the day Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder.
Report on Minneapolis response to George Floyd protests: 'There was a void'
Tuesday, the Minneapolis City Council received an after-action report on the city's response conducted by an independent firm with deep law enforcement experience that confirmed for many the extent of the city's failure and also pointed to its causes.
Rochester arsonist pleads guilty after fleeing arrest, apprehension in Mexico
A Rochester man who fled to Mexico in an effort to evade being caught after a series of arsons has been apprehended thanks to an anonymous tip.
What's next for the ex-MPD officers after the federal trial?
A jury found three former Minneapolis police officers guilty on all counts in the federal civil rights trial following George Floyd's death in May 2020. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane still face charges in state court connected to this crime. FOX 9's Rob Olson previews what sentences could look like for them and how the verdicts may influence a possible plea deal for the next trial.
Ex-Minneapolis cops found guilty for violating George Floyd's civil rights
A federal trial jury has found the three other Minneapolis police officers guilty for violating George Floyd's civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.
Jury deliberations begin in federal trial of ex-MPD officers
Just before 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, a jury of 8 women and 4 men, all of them white, began deliberations in the federal case against 3 former Minneapolis Police officers accused of depriving George Floyd of his constitutional rights.
Jury to begin deliberations in federal trial of officers charged in George Floyd's death
Jurors in the case of three former Minneapolis Police officers will now start deliberating after four weeks of testimony and a full day of closing arguments.
Thomas Lane takes stand as defense wraps case in MPD federal trial
Exactly four weeks after the trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers began, the final witness took the stand Monday.
Former MPD officer Kueng testifies, explains failure to provide medical aid
On cross-examination, former Minneapolis Police officer J. Alexander Kueng faced tough questioning Thursday about why he did not intervene with Derek Chauvin’s use of force that ultimately led to the death of George Floyd.
Ex-MPD officer J. Alexander Kueng testifies in federal civil rights trial
For the first time, former Minneapolis police officer J. Alexander Kueng is publicly telling his story of what happened when he and three others responded to 38th and Chicago on May 25, 2020, which resulted in the murder of George Floyd in police custody.
Former MPD officer Tou Thao testifies in defense
A day after the prosecution rested its case in the trial of three former Minneapolis Police Department officers, former MPD officer Tou Thao answered questions in his own defense.
Prosecution rests case against 3 officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights
As prosecutors wrapped up their case against three former Minneapolis Police officers, they called to the stand a use of force expert from Virginia to further hammer home points already made by other witnesses in the trial.
Buildings, shops vandalized during protest Friday night in Minneapolis
Protestors gathered outside a police precinct and in south Minneapolis streets Friday evening to call for awareness and demand social justice in the wake of the shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis police.
MPD trial: Prosecution expected to rest case Monday
After 19 witnesses over 12 days, the prosecution in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers says they expect to rest their case on Monday.
MPD federal trial: Another medical expert says officers could have saved George Floyd
Federal prosecutors called another expert medical witness to the stand Wednesday in the civil rights trial of former Minneapolis Police officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane.
ACLU settles $825k lawsuit over civil unrest coverage journalist mistreatment
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and State Patrol have settled a lawsuit filed on behalf of media members alleging mistreatment during coverage of the George Floyd and Daunte Wright protests.
MPD federal trial: Pulmonologist says officers could have saved George Floyd's life
After a five-day break because of a positive COVID-19 test, the federal trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers resumed Monday morning in St. Paul. On the stand, a prosecution expert witness testified that George Floyd died because his oxygen was cut off, leading to an abnormal heart rhythm.
Minnesota Gov. Walz authorizes National Guard to assist in St. Paul, Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard as the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers nears its end in St. Paul. The Guard will also be ready to respond if needed in Minneapolis following Amir Locke police killing, Walz says.
Defendant in federal trial of ex-MPD officers contracts COVID, trial in recess until Monday
One of the defendants in the federal trial of three former MPD officers has tested positive for COVID-19. So, instead of the prosecution’s 12th witness taking the stand, court was called off until Monday.
MPD federal trial: Testimony from police trainer enters 3rd day
Inspector Katie Blackwell took the stand Monday morning for the third day in a row at the federal trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights.