Chauvin trial judge must reconsider 3rd-degree murder charge, Court of Appeals rules

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.

Activists call for firing of LAPD employees involved in George Floyd Valentine-themed photo scandal

A coalition of community activists Monday is calling for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."

Kyrie Irving bought George Floyd’s family a house, former NBA player Stephen Jackson says

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving purchased George Floyd’s family a new home, according to former NBA player and close friend of the Floyd family Stephen Jackson.

George Floyd trials: Derek Chauvin in March, 3 others in summer

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd, while the three other ex-officers charged in the case will go on trial together in late summer.

Judge upholds decision to livestream trial of officers charged with killing George Floyd

A judge in Minnesota is upholding his decision to livestream the trial against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.  

Teen who filmed death of George Floyd to receive courage award

The Minneapolis teenager who filmed the police killing of George Floyd is being honored with a prestigious courage award from PEN America, the literary and human rights organization. 

Judge dismisses 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, other charges remain

A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against him.

Environmental groups sue over Portland tear gas use amid protests

Night after night in Portland, tear gas and other crowd control devices have enveloped protesters and bystanders in airborne chemicals that settle on the ground, later to be washed into storm drains.

Derek Chauvin released from jail on $1 million bond

Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.

What to expect: Major pre-trial hearing for 4 fired officers in George Floyd case

All four former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to the death of George Floyd will be in Hennepin County District Court Friday for a motion hearing in the case. This will be the first time Derek Chauvin appears in court in-person after making his previous appearances over a video feed from the Oak Park Heights prison.

Court filings: Medical examiner thought George Floyd had 'fatal level' of fentanyl in system

New exhibits filed in the case against the four former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of murdering George Floyd suggest the Hennepin County Medical Examiner thought George Floyd’s fentanyl levels were at a potentially “fatal level”, but his and other medical examiner’s findings showed he died of a combination of factors.

Fired Minneapolis officer recounts death of George Floyd in interrogation video

One day after the body camera video from former Minneapolis officer Tou Thao was released, his interrogation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has been released as well.

Portland protests persist as some bring flashes of violence

More protests are expected in Portland, Oregon, throughout the weekend following violent demonstrations this week as unrest in the Northwest city continues.

Judge orders release of body camera video in Floyd case

Judge Peter Cahill ruled Friday the that videos from the body cameras of Thomas Lane and J. Kueng taken on the night Floyd died will be made publicly available, though it is unclear how or when the footage will be released.

Protesters sue Minneapolis over use of pepper spray, tear gas during protests after Floyd's death

A group of protesters is filing a class-action lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis for the use of "unreasonable and excessive shows of force" during peaceful demonstrations in the days following George Floyd's death.

Ex-officer charged in death of Rayshard Brooks sues Atlanta mayor, city over firing

The attorneys for the former Atlanta officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks argue Atlanta's mayor did not follow the city's rules when she fired him.

Prosecutor: No charges for officer in Michael Brown's death

St. Louis County's top prosecutor announced Thursday that he will not charge the former police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, a dramatic decision that could reopen old wounds amid a renewed and intense national conversation about racial injustice and the police treatment of minorities.