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Eric Nelson arrest in Lousiana
January 27, 2023
Louisiana cops will face no charges in the death of Eric Nelson, a Black man left limp and handcuffed on…
Derek Chauvin thegrio.com
June 25, 2021
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced for the murder of George Floyd on Friday afternoon.
Derek Chauvin thegrio.com
June 2, 2021
Derek Chauvin is seeking probation and time served in the murder of George Floyd as prosecutors want a 30 year…
May 4, 2021
The defense attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has requested a new trial in the murder of…
Chauvin Floyd thegrio.com
April 20, 2021
The jury in the Derek Chauvin murder trial found the former police officer guilty in the death of George Floyd.
Derek Chauvin Murder Trial For Death Of George Floyd Continues In Minneapolis
April 19, 2021
The prosecution in the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin delivered their closing arguments on Monday after resting its…
Derek Chauvin thegrio.com
March 30, 2021
"The use of force is not attractive," Eric Nelson, Chauvin's attorney, told jurors, "but it is a necessary component of…
A protester holds a sign with a photo of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin
March 15, 2021
Eric Nelson told the court he's "gravely concerned" the announcement of the $27 million settlement is "incredibly prejudicial."
META Convened By BET
March 8, 2021
The activist and writer offered her take on the upcoming trial against the former police officer in the death of…
September 11, 2020
Attorneys for the fired officers have filed motions for four separate trials and for those trials to be moved out…