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Chauvin sentenced to 22½ years for the murder of George Floyd
Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill sentenced former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to 22.5 years for the murder of George Floyd. The court heard victim-impact statements from four members of Floyd's family, and Chauvin gave brief remarks.
Chauvin pleads guilty to civil rights charges in Floyd's killing
The former Minneapolis police officer agreed to a plea deal that recommends he serve 25 years, instead of life, in a federal prison.
Before Chauvin trial, feds warned of cyberattacks, white supremacist violence
Declassified intelligence briefings show that law enforcement authorities were on high alert.
Juror questionnaires in Derek Chauvin trial reveal thoughts on case, race
While three-quarters of the respondents said they believed Blacks and people of color were treated unequally by the criminal justice system, less than a quarter thought the system was failing.
Judge enters not guilty pleas in tax case on behalf of Chauvin and his ex-wife
Next hearing is set for Jan. 21, 2022, in Washington County District Court
Appeals Court: Derek Chauvin can't make oral arguments unless he hires a lawyer
Chauvin was convicted of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd
Minnesota police group sues Wright County man involved in Derek Chauvin trial security
Scott Yelle posted about the job on social media and gave details to a TV show in violation of nondisclosure agreements, the suit alleges.
Supreme Court denies Chauvin request for public defender to handle appeals
Chauvin raised more than a dozen issues on written appeals to state Court of Appeals
Chauvin appeals his conviction for the death of George Floyd
He cites several rulings by Judge Peter Cahill and is seeking a public defender.
Chauvin enters not guilty plea to federal civil rights charge involving a 14-year-old
Charges allege Chauvin held the teenager down until he passed out in 2017
Media calls for release of juror names, other information in Chauvin trial
A judge had sealed the names and information citing possible harassment.
Former Minneapolis officers request separate federal trial from Derek Chauvin
Ex-officers filed motion in pending civil rights case.
Ellison's office challenges judge for saying girls at Floyd murder scene weren't traumatized
The attorney general's office questioned the phrasing in Judge Peter Cahill's sentencing memorandum for Derek Chauvin.
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Derek Chauvin prosecutor among two new appointees to Hennepin County bench
Federal prosecutor Sarah Hudleston also was chosen by Gov. Tim Walz for a judgeship in Hennepin County.
Derek Chauvin's ex-wife pleads guilty to tax evasion
Charges are pending against Derek Chauvin, who is imprisoned in Arizona
Chauvin's attorney makes case for new trial to Minn. Court of Appeals
His attorney wants the new trial to be held outside Hennepin County.
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The defendants' decisions were announced Monday morning as jury selection in their joint trial was about to begin.
Rochester man gets 6½ years for St. Paul fires after George Floyd's killing
His wife is scheduled to be sentenced in January for her role in the fires that followed George Floyd's murder.