Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest
UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades.
UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades.
Family of George Floyd 'deeply gratified' by news of additional charges
Officials announced Wednesday that former officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with both third and second-degree murder, and the other officers involved in George Floyd's arrest have been charged. The attorney for Floyd's family called this "a bittersweet moment."
Officials announced Wednesday that former officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with both third and second-degree murder, and the other officers involved in George Floyd's arrest have been charged. The attorney for Floyd's family called this "a bittersweet moment."
3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has upgraded the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and filed charges against the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has upgraded the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and filed charges against the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death.
Gov. Walz makes unannounced visit to George Floyd memorial in Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made an unannounced visit to the memorial for George Floyd in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, his first time seeing the site where Floyd died.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made an unannounced visit to the memorial for George Floyd in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, his first time seeing the site where Floyd died.
Family of George Floyd visits site of his death, memorial in Minneapolis
The family of George Floyd visited Minneapolis Wednesday to see the intersection where he was pinned to the ground by police. Family members - including Floyd's son, Quincy - were accompanied by their lawyer, Benjamin Crump, as they saw for the first time the memorial that has been set up at 38th and Chicago Avenue.
The family of George Floyd visited Minneapolis Wednesday to see the intersection where he was pinned to the ground by police. Family members - including Floyd's son, Quincy - were accompanied by their lawyer, Benjamin Crump, as they saw for the first time the memorial that has been set up at 38th and Chicago Avenue.
George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter: 'Daddy changed the world'
Gianna Floyd, the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd, said her dad changed the world.
Gianna Floyd, the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd, said her dad changed the world.
Small businesses bearing brunt of protest destruction
Small businesses, many minority-owned, are bearing the costs of the destruction and struggling to survive after the crippling coronavirus shutdowns.
Small businesses, many minority-owned, are bearing the costs of the destruction and struggling to survive after the crippling coronavirus shutdowns.
Journalists injured and arrested while covering George Floyd protests nationwide
Dozens of incidents were reported over the weekend in which reporters were “injured, assaulted or harassed by either protesters or police officers.”
Dozens of incidents were reported over the weekend in which reporters were “injured, assaulted or harassed by either protesters or police officers.”
Medical examiner: Floyd's heart stopped while restrained
Under "other significant conditions” it said Floyd suffered from heart disease and hypertension, and listed fentanyl intoxication and recent methamphetamine use. Those factors were not listed under cause of death.
Under "other significant conditions” it said Floyd suffered from heart disease and hypertension, and listed fentanyl intoxication and recent methamphetamine use. Those factors were not listed under cause of death.
Ex-Minneapolis police chief to police union president: 'Turn in your badge'
Former Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau and others are calling for Police Union President Lt. Bob Kroll to step down after a letter to union members surfaced in which he blamed politicians and local leaders for the riots in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd.
Former Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau and others are calling for Police Union President Lt. Bob Kroll to step down after a letter to union members surfaced in which he blamed politicians and local leaders for the riots in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd.
FBI asks public for additional ‘info, photos, videos’ in death of George Floyd
The FBI is asking individuals who were in the area before, during, or after George Floyd’s death to share any information, photos, or videos that could be relevant to the case.
The FBI is asking individuals who were in the area before, during, or after George Floyd’s death to share any information, photos, or videos that could be relevant to the case.
George Floyd's brother criticizes violent protesters: 'Don’t tear up your town’
Terrence Floyd said he wants justice handed to the officers responsible for his brother's death, but feels violence is not what his sibling would have wanted.
Terrence Floyd said he wants justice handed to the officers responsible for his brother's death, but feels violence is not what his sibling would have wanted.
Emotions run high as people emerge from quarantine to protest for justice and racial equality
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said she has never seen the level of unrest like this around the country. Still, she said she was not ready to impose a curfew, despite the arrest of 60 people on Sunday night involved in "criminal activity," because of the historic symbolism of oppression against people of color.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said she has never seen the level of unrest like this around the country. Still, she said she was not ready to impose a curfew, despite the arrest of 60 people on Sunday night involved in "criminal activity," because of the historic symbolism of oppression against people of color.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death transported to Oak Parks Heights prison
The former Minneapolis police officer who has been charged in the death of George Floyd is now in custody at the Oak Park Heights prison, according to Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell.
The former Minneapolis police officer who has been charged in the death of George Floyd is now in custody at the Oak Park Heights prison, according to Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell.
‘We’re sick of it’: Anger over police killings shatters US as rage manifests in protests
Tens of thousands marched peacefully to protest the death of George Floyd,. but many demonstrations sank into chaos.
Tens of thousands marched peacefully to protest the death of George Floyd,. but many demonstrations sank into chaos.
‘It’s been a long night’: Minnesota National Guard shares photo of sleeping soldiers after protests
Following several days of peaceful-turned-chaotic protests over the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis National Guard, who have been called to assist local authorities in the ongoing unrest, posted a picture to their Twitter account which appeared to show some of the exhausted soldiers sleeping.
Following several days of peaceful-turned-chaotic protests over the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis National Guard, who have been called to assist local authorities in the ongoing unrest, posted a picture to their Twitter account which appeared to show some of the exhausted soldiers sleeping.
'It was so incredibly human': Jay-Z calls Minnesota governor pushing for justice for George Floyd
During a press conference Sunday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz told the media that rapper Jay-Z called him to talk about George Floyd, who died in police custody May 25.
During a press conference Sunday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz told the media that rapper Jay-Z called him to talk about George Floyd, who died in police custody May 25.
Minneapolis police chief promises action Saturday after 27 arrested in overnight riots
The Minneapolis police chief is promising to protect the city on Saturday after Minneapolis saw its third straight night of violent protests on Friday.
The Minneapolis police chief is promising to protect the city on Saturday after Minneapolis saw its third straight night of violent protests on Friday.
Trump condemns protesters, calls death of George Floyd a ‘tragedy’
The president delivered his remarks on Saturday from Cape Canaveral, Fla., just after a historic NASA space launch.
The president delivered his remarks on Saturday from Cape Canaveral, Fla., just after a historic NASA space launch.
Protests rock United States over George Floyd’s death
In major cities across the country, people took to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd.
In major cities across the country, people took to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd.