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March 19, 2021
A judge on Friday denied a defense request to delay or move the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer…
March 17, 2021
A judge dismissed two jurors who had been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in…
March 16, 2021
The jurors seated so far in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death are…
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."
March 12, 2021
The city of Minneapolis on Friday agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family…
March 12, 2021
A man who said he has a “very negative” impression of Derek Chauvin nevertheless became the sixth juror selected.
March 11, 2021
A judge granted prosecutors’ request to add a third-degree murder charge against the ex-Minneapolis officer charged in George Floyd’s death.
March 9, 2021
Jury selection in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death began Tuesday.
March 8, 2021
The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in George Floyd’s death on Monday paused jury…
March 8, 2021
"We're watching this trial, hoping and praying," said one organizer, "and wishing for justice to be served because we didn't…
Derek Chauvin thegrio.com
March 8, 2021
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s…
Derek Chauvin theGrio.com
March 4, 2021
As the trial approaches for Derek Chauvin, prosecutors are putting the time his knee was on George Floyd's neck at…
March 3, 2021
Different kinfolk can rotate the slot, but only one will be let in the courtroom at a time — and…
Minneapolis Prepares For Possible Unrest As George Floyd Trial Approaches
March 2, 2021
Minneapolis had devised a plan to pay influencers thousands of dollars each to release information on the trial but canceled…
George Floyd thegrio.com
March 2, 2021
The family of George Floyd is disappointed that due to COVID-19 only one relative can be in the courtroom at…
Derek Chauvin theGrio.com
March 1, 2021
The murder trial for Derek Chauvin is set to begin next week, and the courthouse is being turned into a…
February 28, 2021
As the city moves to make the courthouse virtually impenetrable, some worry what may happen elsewhere if officer Derek Chauvin…
George Floyd thegrio.com
February 27, 2021
The city is hiring social media influencers during trials against officers charged in George Floyd's death to post vetted messages.
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February 16, 2021
JImmy Jam and Terry Lewis reflect on the milestone anniversaries of Janet Jackson's 'Control' and Sounds of Blackness 'Optimistic.'
Derek Chauvin thegrio.com
February 10, 2021
Eight correctional officers allege they were "segregated and prevented from doing their jobs ... solely because of the color of…