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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 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
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.
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.
Chauvin juror breaks down what worked for prosecution
The 25-year-old Minneapolis woman gave high marks to the prosecution's lung specialist and the Minneapolis police chief.
Brooks: Let Derek Chauvin's sentence be the start of the conversation
Sometimes there's no neutral ground. You stand with your neighbors or you stand against them.
Judge faces wide gap in sentencing requests for Derek Chauvin
Several attorneys predict that Derek Chauvin will get about 20 to 25 years in prison for murdering George Floyd.
Chauvin attorney seeks probation; prosecutors want 30 years in prison
Chauvin obeyed all court orders after he bonded out of jail before trial, showing his amenability to probation, his attorney argued.
Derek Chauvin appears before federal judge on civil rights charges
It was Chauvin's first court date since he was convicted of murder and manslaughter.
Prosecutors deny claim that ME's opinion on death of George Floyd was coerced
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Woman pleads guilty to damaging vehicle of lawyer for ex-MPD officer charged in George Floyd's death
Felony and gross-misdemeanor counts were dropped as part of the plea deal.
Second attorney asks to ban livestream for trial in George Floyd killing
Expert witnesses don't want to be associated with the defense because of pushback from the Derek Chauvin trial, argued defense attorney Earl Gray.
Minnesotans react as Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years
Chauvin's sentencing sparks relief but also resolve to keep fighting injustice
Activists who pushed for retribution said they felt a sense of justice by the rare punishment of an officer. But not everyone was satisfied with the sentence.
Protesters: 'One down, three to go'
In wake of Chauvin's sentencing, protest focus turns to other officers involved.