Three different medical experts took the stand in the Derek Chauvin murder trial Thursday. They each concurred that Floyd’s behavior in his last moments were consistent with someone struggling to get oxygen to his lungs. They say his behavior is not consi
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Witness in Derek Chauvin Trial Changes Stance on the Stand
BCA Special Agent James Reyerson at first said he heard George Floyd say “I ate too many drugs” when questioned by the defense, but upon being presented a longer video clip of the same moment by the prosecution, heard something very different.
National Expert Says Chauvin’s Use of Force Was Excessive
Los Angeles Police Sgt. Jody Stiger told the court that Derek Chauvin and the other officers on the scene the night of George Floyd’s death should have ceased applying force once Floyd was on the ground and in handcuffs. Meanwhile, the judge is consideri
Minneapolis Police Chief Arradondo Testifies Against Derek Chauvin
The police chief made it clear that Derek Chauvin’s actions failed to meet the department’s training, policies and ethical standards.
The Future of George Floyd Square
The City of Minneapolis released survey results indicating local support for the reopening of 38th & Chicago, but those working to maintain George Floyd Square are skeptical. They say they will resist the reopening of the intersection until the city shows
Spanish Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin Trial Recap, First Week of Trial (3/29-04/02)
La primera semana del juicio por asesinato de Derek Chauvin estuvo llena de testimonios emocionales.
Somali Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin Trial Recap, First Week of Trial (3/29-04/02)
Todobaadkii ugu horeeyey ee dacwada dilka ah ee ka dhanka ah Derek Chauvin ayaa ahaa mid maxkamadu dhageeysatey marakfurka goobjoogayashii dhacdadaas iyagoo aad u murugeeysan
Hmong Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin Trial Recap, First Week of Trial (3/29-04/02)
Thawj lub aivtim rua ntawm rooj plaub ntawd Derek Chauvin uas yog tus ub txim 3rd degree murder ua tsis yog los txwm tua tuag, tias siv,
yog kev ua phem ncav tsis xyuas xwm
rau tib neeg txuj siab; muaj ntau cov tib neeg mob siab heev.
Strength
This week, we recap the first week of the trial and check-in with Mrs. Georgia and Lawyer and Activist Nekima Levy Armstrong on how they are staying strong and grounded as they relive the traumatic murder of George Floyd through the trial procedings.
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Opioid Addiction and Excessive Force
Jurors heard from George Floyd’s girlfriend, who shared their struggles with opioid addiction. Derek Chauvin’s shift Sargent says he thinks Chauvin kept his knee on Floyd’s next too long. And a racial justice scholar explains why the trial is spending so