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State, cops seek to bar evidence in trial over Floyd killing

Prosecutors and defense attorneys for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd have filed more than 100 motions to limit testimony or evidence that will be allowed at trial.

Chauvin moved to Arizona federal pen in George Floyd killing

Derek Chauvin has been moved from a Minnesota state prison where he was often held in solitary confinement to a medium-security federal prison in Arizona, where the former police officer convicted in George Floydโ€™s killing may be held under less restrictive conditions.

Floyd family, others see inequality in penalties for ex-cops

Three former Minneapolis police officers went before a federal judge during the last week to be sentenced for violating George Floydโ€™s civil rights, and for each man, U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson handed out penalties well below what prosecutors sought and below federal guidelines.

Ex-cops Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating Floydโ€™s rights

The last two former Minneapolis police officers who were convicted of violating George Floydโ€™s civil rights have been sentenced in federal court.

Ruling may mean less time for 2 who violated Floyd's rights

A federal judge has sided with two former Minneapolis police officers convicted of violating George Floydโ€™s civil rights, saying the guidelines for their sentences will be calculated in a way that could mean substantially less prison time for them.

Ex-cop Lane gets 2 1/2 years for violating Floyd's rights

A judge has sentenced former Minneapolis police Officer Thomas Lane to 2 1/2 years in prison on a federal civil rights charge for his role in the restraint that killed George Floyd.

Lane, ex-cop convicted in Floyd killing, set to be sentenced

A judge has scheduled sentencing this week for a former Minneapolis police officer convicted of violating George Floydโ€™s civil rights.

EXPLAINER: What's next for 3 other ex-cops in Floyd's death

Now that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to federal prison, attention turns to the fates of three fellow ex-cops.

Chauvin gets 21 years for violating Floydโ€™s civil rights

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floydโ€™s civil rights, telling the former Minneapolis police officer that what he did was โ€œsimply wrongโ€ and โ€œoffensive.โ€.

Feds want 25 years for Chauvin for violating Floyd's rights

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to give former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin a 25-year sentence for violating the rights of George Floyd, as well as the rights of a 14-year-old Black boy who was restrained in an unrelated case.

For world, Floyd's death was about race. Why not the trials?

For people around the world, the killing of George Floyd was about race.

3 ex-cops convicted of rights violations in Floyd killing

Three former Minneapolis police officers have been convicted of violating George Floydโ€™s civil rights.

Jury ends 1st day, no verdict for 3 cops in Floyd killing

Jurors at the federal trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floydโ€™s civil rights went home Wednesday without reaching a verdict.

Prosecutor: 3 cops in Floyd killing 'chose to do nothing'

A prosecutor says three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floydโ€™s civil rights โ€œchose to do nothingโ€ as Officer Derek Chauvin squeezed the life out of Floyd.

2 cops plan to testify about Floyd killing; prosecutors rest

Federal prosecutors have rested their case against three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floydโ€™s civil rights.

In 2nd Floyd killing trial, judge seeks speed, not emotion

The judge handling the second trial in the killing of George Floyd is putting a premium on speed โ€” and making clear that he doesn't want the trial to turn on emotion.

Toxicologist testifies that drugs did not kill George Floyd

A toxicologist has testified that it wasn't drug use, heart disease, nor an agitated state known as โ€œexcited deliriumโ€ that caused George Floydโ€™s death after he was pinned to the pavement by Minneapolis police.

Lung expert: Officers could have saved George Floyd's life

A lung specialist says George Floyd could have been saved if police officers had moved him into a position to breathe more easily.

Trial of 3 cops in Floyd killing delayed by COVID diagnosis

The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floydโ€™s rights was abruptly suspended after one of the defendants tested positive for COVID-19.

Witness: 3 officers at Floyd killing had duty to intervene

The head of the Minneapolis Police Department's training division at the time of George Floyd's killing has testified that three officers on trial for allegedly violating Floyd's civil rights would have been trained to use the least amount of force necessary.

Firefighter says she urged officers to let her help Floyd

A Minneapolis firefighter testifying at the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers says they ignored her pleas to help administer medical aid to George Floyd as the unresponsive Black man was pinned to the ground.

Witness at officers' trial says he believed Floyd would die

A bystander who says he feared George Floyd would die under the knee of Derek Chauvin wept Tuesday at the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating Floyd's civil rights.

Open hearing sought on trial evidence in Floyd's killing

Prosecutors in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers on civil rights charges in George Floydโ€™s killing are asking the judge to open at least parts of a hearing on the admissibility of some evidence.

Jury in federal trial in Floyd killing appears mostly white

A jury of 18 people who appeared mostly white was picked Thursday for the federal trial of three Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floydโ€™s killing.

Access again an issue at federal trial in Floyd's killing

A closed hearing in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers in George Floydโ€™s killing was canceled Friday after prosecutors and the media objected.

Judge in federal trial in Floyd death urges quick proceeding

The judge handling the federal trial for three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floydโ€™s civil rights is urging attorneys to โ€œmove the case alongโ€ to reduce chances that the proceeding will be disrupted by COVID-19.

Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charge in Floydโ€™s death

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of violating George Floydโ€™s civil rights.

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