Rally held in Austin a year after George Floyd’s death
Police reform efforts have been made, but many believe there is much more work ahead to bring change.
George Floyd Act falling short, despite some smaller reforms passing
Among other changes, the George Floyd Act would have removed so-called “qualified immunity”, which in many cases protects officers from civil lawsuits.
Austin marks one year since George Floyd's death sparked protests
One year later, advocates who took to the streets after the death of George Floyd are hoping their words echoed months ago still resonate.
George Floyd one year later: Scenes of celebration across Minneapolis
Tuesday marks one year since George Floyd was killed while being arrested by Minneapolis police. Here's how people in Minneapolis are honoring the man whose death sparked a worldwide movement for racial justice.
George Floyd’s family meets with Biden, lawmakers on anniversary of his death
The family of George Floyd met privately with President Joe Biden and several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Tuesday amid the push to pass a policing bill in his name.
Biden to host George Floyd’s family at White House on Tuesday
President Joe Biden will host George Floyd’s family at the White House Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of his death at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer.
Trial for 3 ex-officers charged in George Floyd's death delayed to 2022
The trial for the three ex-Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd will be delayed until March 2022, allowing the federal case against the officers to take priority.
3 women arrested after pig's blood strewn on Chauvin defense witness old home
Three women have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the one-time Santa Rosa home of a former police officer who testified on behalf of the officer convicted of killing George Floyd by splashing pig blood on it and leaving a pig’s head near the front porch.
Judge to consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill says he will consider an aggravated durational departure from the sentencing guidelines for Derek Chauvin.
Indictment: George Floyd's civil rights violated by 4 ex-Minneapolis cops
A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s death for violating his civil rights during the fatal arrest.
Derek Chauvin indictment: Boy, 14, held by throat, hit with flashlight in 2017
At the same time he was indicted on federal civil rights charged for the death of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been indicted on federal charges for a 2017 incident in which he’s accused of holding a 14-year-old boy down by the throat and striking him multiple times in the head with a flashlight.
Derek Chauvin moves to have guilty verdicts thrown out, asks for new trial
Derek Chauvin’s attorney filed a motion asking the court to throw out his guilty verdicts and schedule a new trial Tuesday.
Activists rally for police, criminal justice reform at Texas Capitol
Several groups gathered at the front of the Capitol during the 87th Legislative session to make a statement.
State files request for aggravated sentence for Derek Chauvin
The state filed a request Friday for an aggravated sentence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted by a jury for the murder of George Floyd.
Chauvin trial juror and Minneapolis coach describes deliberations
Brandon Mitchell, a JV basketball coach at North Minneapolis High School, has been better known as juror 52 over the last month in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
Pardon request submitted for George Floyd in 2004 Texas case
A posthumous pardon request has been submitted to Texas officials on behalf of George Floyd for a 2004 drug arrest that was done by a now indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid.
Can Derek Chauvin get his convictions tossed on appeal?
The unique circumstances surrounding Derek Chauvin's trial in George Floyd's death could offer the former Minneapolis police officer some shot at winning a retrial on appeal, though most legal experts agree it's a long shot.
George Floyd mural defaced with racial slur two days after Chauvin's murder conviction
The George Floyd mural on Bell and Chartres St in East Downtown was defaced with a racial slur on Thursday. The move comes just two days after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter by a jury.
DOJ opens investigation into Minneapolis Police Department practices
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday the Justice Department has launched a sweeping investigation into the patterns and practices of the Minneapolis Police Department after the guilty verdict for former officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death.
George Floyd’s brother defends Las Vegas Raiders ‘I Can Breathe’ tweet: 'Let's take this breath together'
“For the first time in almost a year, our family has taken a breath,” George Floyd’s brother said in response to the team’s tweet, which was met with much scrutiny. “Let’s take this breath together in honor of my big brother who couldn’t. Let’s do it for George.”