Newsom: 'If George Floyd looked like me, he'd still be alive today'

"If George Floyd looked like me, he'd still be alive today," California Governor Gavin Newsom said in part in a statement issued Tuesday in response to the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Judge: Rep. Waters' remarks 'may result in this whole trial being overturned'

Judge Peter Cahill told Derek Chauvin’s defense team that statements made in Brooklyn Center by Rep. Maxine Waters over the weekend "may result in this whole trial being overturned." 

Derek Chauvin trial: Jury deliberations resume

The jury now has the case in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin trial: Updates and FAQs

The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd is scheduled to begin Monday, March 8 at 8 a.m.

Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as jury deliberates

Protesters marched down the streets of downtown Minneapolis Monday night as jurors deliberated the charges faced by Derek Chauvin nearby. 

52 booked for probable cause riot after Brooklyn Center protests on Friday

At least 52 people were booked late Friday night into early Saturday morning on probable cause riot charges at the Hennepin County Jail while 136 in total were arrested, as the sixth night of protests turned violent in Brooklyn Center.

Daunte Wright's family calls for 'highest accountability' for ex-officer

Members of Daunte Wright's family stood alongside their attorney Thursday afternoon calling for accountability and the conviction of the former officer charged in Wright's death.

Al Sharpton's National Action Network to cover Daunte Wright's funeral costs

Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton's organization, the National Action Network, will cover the funeral costs for Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by a police officer at a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center.

Daunte Wright shooting charges: Second-degree manslaughter

Former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter is being charged with second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, Washington County Attorney Pete Orput confirmed Wednesday morning. Orput told FOX 9 he met with the family of Daunte Wright this morning to explain the charge and expressed his deep condolences. 

Daunte Wright: Doting dad, ballplayer, slain by Brooklyn Center police

Daunte Wright became a father while he was still a teenager, and seemed to relish the role of a doting young dad, his family and friends said.

Brooklyn Center forms crisis team in wake of protests to Daunte Wright shooting

In the wake of ongoing protests following the police shooting of Daunte Wright, Brooklyn Center city leaders announced the creation of the Brooklyn Center Community Crisis Team to promote peaceful protests and establish connections with community members.

George Floyd's girlfriend was Daunte Wright's teacher, family says

Daunte Wright’s aunt said during an emotional press conference that George Floyd’s former girlfriend once taught her nephew at a high school in Minneapolis.

Demonstrators return to Brooklyn Center Police Department for 3rd night

Demonstrators gathered at the Brooklyn Center Police Department for a third straight night Tuesday after the police shooting death of Daunte Wright. A total of 79 people were arrested for charges ranging from inciting a riot to unlawful assembly, according to law enforcement. 

34 arrests made Monday night after protest outside Brooklyn Center Police Department

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department Monday night, flouting the county’s 7 p.m. curfew to demand justice after the police shooting death of a 20-year-old Sunday.

Brooklyn Center police chief, officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright both resign

The Brooklyn Center police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright has resigned, Law Enforcement Labor Services announced Tuesday. Officer Kim Potter has resigned from her position, effective immediately, and submitted her letter to city staff this morning.