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Chauvin sentenced to 22½ years for the murder of George Floyd

Surrounded by those who have taken care of George Floyd Square, Jennifer Starr Dodd, center, reacted after the 22 1/2 year sentenceof former Minneapol

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

In this image taken from video, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin addressed the court as Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill pr

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

Military and security around downtown watched as protesters marched after the Derek Chauvin case went to the jury at the Hennepin Government Center on

Declassified intelligence briefings show that law enforcement authorities were on high alert.

Juror questionnaires in Derek Chauvin trial reveal thoughts on case, race

The courtroom at the start of Derek Chauvin’s sentencing hearing, Friday June 25, 2021.

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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