3rd-degree murder reinstated in Derek Chauvin trial
Following arguments Thursday morning, Judge Peter Cahill ruled the third-degree murder charge will be reinstated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.
NAACP, demonstrators sue City of San Jose for police use of excessive force during George Floyd protests
Two civil rights organizations and demonstrators, including a man who lost his right eye, filed a lawsuit Thursday against the city of San Jose for using excessive force against George Floyd protesters.
LAPD mishandled George Floyd protests, City Council-commissioned report finds
A report commissioned by the City Council found that the Los Angeles Police Department mishandled various aspects of last spring's mass demonstrations sparked by the May 25 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Judge seats juror in Derek Chauvin trial who has wedding planned for May 1
A juror chosen for a panel for the trial of Derek Chauvin on Wednesday said he had one potential problem — he’s scheduled to get married May 1 in Florida, after a judge explained testimony could last into April.
Derek Chauvin trial: 3 jurors seated in 1st day of jury selection
The Derek Chauvin trial is streaming at fox9.com/live. Jury selection begins after an opening day delay.
Derek Chauvin trial jury selection delayed, court adjourns after day 1
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd. The trial will be streamed at fox9.com/live.
Oakland police have not yet released tear gas report and thousands of other public requests
Lawyers suing Oakland and other cities that lag behind releasing public records say this is a troubling pattern. Police departments are among the most powerful branches of government, they say, and what they do should not be kept hidden. For his part, newly sworn-in Oakland Police Chief Leronne Armstrong is vowing a new era of transparency.
State files motion to stop Chauvin trial from proceeding
The prosecution in the Derek Chauvin trial in the death of George Floyd filed a motion with the Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday to stop the trial from proceeding until the district court regains full jurisdiction over the case.
Chauvin trial judge must reconsider 3rd-degree murder charge, Court of Appeals rules
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.
With Biden's backing, Dems revive bill to overhaul policing
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was set for a House vote late Wednesday.
At least 160 Confederate symbols taken down or moved in 2020, SPLC says
At least 160 public Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020, according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center.
New policy dictates San Diego police response to protests
Some San Diego protesters decried the way police responded to the demonstrations — at times in tactical gear and large numbers, and with force. Meanwhile, San Diego police described some of the protesters as unruly, saying some threw rocks and bottles at officers on the front lines.
Activists call for firing of LAPD employees involved in George Floyd Valentine-themed photo scandal
A coalition of community activists Monday is calling for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."
LAPD investigating claim of George Floyd Valentine-style photo passed around department
The Los Angeles Police Department administration has launched an internal investigation after it was alleged that an offensive Valentine-style photo was circulating around the department of George Floyd.
Investigation launched after LAPD officers circulate George Floyd 'Valentine'
LAPD has launched an internal investigation after an officer reported that a photo of George Floyd with the words “You take my breath away” in a Valentine-like format was circulated among officers.
Study suggests pandemic, protests played role in surge of 2020 killings
Killings rose dramatically across the U.S. last year, and a study released by the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice suggests the pandemic and racial injustice unrest were factors.
George Floyd billboard in DC issues statement for justice
An activist group teamed up with artist Don Perlis to install a billboard in D.C. to commemorate the death of George Floyd – and to call out for social justice.
Judge rules 2019 arrest and bodycam footage of George Floyd inadmissible at trial
Judge Peter A. Cahill denied motions to use Floyd’s past encounters with law enforcement as evidence in an order Tuesday.
Kyrie Irving bought George Floyd’s family a house, former NBA player Stephen Jackson says
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving purchased George Floyd’s family a new home, according to former NBA player and close friend of the Floyd family Stephen Jackson.
COVID-19 concerns prompt 2 separate trials in George Floyd case
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd while the other three ex-officers charged in the case will be tried together in August.