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Witnesses Break Down, Express Guilt in Testimony

The third day of the Derek Chauvin murder trial subjected witnesses and the jury to repeated viewings of George Floyd’s agonizing death. A 61 year-old witness broke down sobbing on the stand; a 19-year-old cashier expressed feelings of guilt for the decis

Children Take the Witness Stand

In the second day of trial, a nine year old girl named Judea was among those who testified against former police officer Derek Chauvin; Racial Reckoning has an exclusive interview. Judea’s cousin, who filmed the now viral video of George Floyd’s death, wa

Tension, Emotions Run High on Trial’s First Day

Attorneys presented their opening arguments in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Nearly a thousand protestors took to the streets. The Reverend Al Sharpton says it’s really America’s justice system that is on trial.

Hmong Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin Trial Recap, Jury Selection (3/22 to 3/26)

The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin begins Monday. Chauvin is charged with murdering George Floyd.

Somali Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin Trial Recap, Jury Selection (3/22 to 3/26)

Maxkamadeynta sarkaalkii hore ee booliska Minneapolis Derek Chauvin ayaa bilaabaneysa Isniinta oo bishu March tahay 29, 2021. Dhageeysiga ka dhanka ah sarkaalkii boliiska ahaa Derik Chauvin oo ku eedeysan dilkii George Floyd ee kal hore.

Spanish Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin Trial Recap, Jury Selection (3/22 to 3/26)

El juicio del ex oficial de la Policía de Minneapolis Derek Chauvin empieza este lunes. Chauvin está acusado de asesinar a George Floyd.

Protestors Say They Are Watching the Derek Chauvin Trial Closely

Just hours before Derek Chauvin’s murder trial is set to begin, protestors took to the streets to remind those in power that the world is watching.

Feeding the Soul

This week, Anthony and Georgia discuss the coming trial start and speak with two community healers; Rose McGee of sweet potato comfort pie circle dialogues and Kimberly Handy Jones, Founder of Mother’s Banquet serving mothers who have lost sons to violenc

Viral Video Renews Concerns Over Police Brutality in Minneapolis

A video of police slamming and punching a man in north Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon has reignited concerns over police brutality and excessive use of force in Black and Brown communities.

Jury Selection Concludes in the Trial of Derek Chauvin

The court seated a 15th and final juror; our reporter Georgia Fort gives us a sense of what it’s like inside the courtroom.