Lawmakers say they’re cracking down on violence, not protests. Critics say the bills would criminalize activities protected by the First Amendment.
Author: Tami Abdollah, USA TODAY
Derek Chauvin used force against suspects before George Floyd. The jury won’t hear about 6 of those incidents.
Prosecutors tried to introduce six incidents in which they say Derek Chauvin used unreasonable force on people. The judge didn’t allow them.
Lawyers in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial zoom in on training, drug use, and viral video
The world has seen the unforgettable footage of George Floyd’s death. And the viral video is the main thing that attorneys for Derek Chauvin don’t want the jury to focus on.
‘They need to be watched’: How livestreaming the Derek Chauvin trial lets people of color monitor the justice system
Derek Chauvin’s murder trial for George Floyd’s death is being livestreamed because of the pandemic. Activists say that should be the norm.
Historic civil settlement for George Floyd’s family brings turmoil to Derek Chauvin’s criminal trial
A defense lawyer for Derek Chauvin argued that the timing of the $27 million settlement for George Floyd’s death could taint the jury.
Appeals court rules third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin shouldn’t have been tossed
A Minnesota appeals court ruled a trial judge should not have thrown out a third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd.