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Derek Chauvin is a former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd in 2020. His actions sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and led to his conviction and imprisonment.
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Derek Chauvin is requesting a new trial citing "misconduct" by the jury and prosecutors. The 45-year-old former Minneapolis police officer, who knelt on George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes, faces up to 40 years in prison after being found guilty on all charges last month. Chauvin's lawyer has…
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A juror in the Derek Chauvin trial has reflected on his time inside the courtroom, and says every day felt "like a funeral". Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was found guilty on April 20 of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. The ex-cop now faces a maximum…
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Social media users have been left "heartbroken" after watching the TikTok videos Ma'Khia Bryant posted prior to her tragic death. The 16-year-old was fatally shot in Ohio on April 20 - the same day ex-cop Derek Chauvin received a guilty verdict for the murder of George Floyd. But just days…
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Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict in the George Floyd trial is "not a cause for celebration," according to a lead prosecutor. The former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty on April 20 of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. The ex-cop now faces a maximum sentence of up to…
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Regina King opened the 2021 Oscars by giving a powerful speech about the reality of being a Black mom. The actress, 46, gave the speech in Los Angeles yesterday (April 25) as she presented the first Oscar of the ceremony, where her film, One Night in Miami..., was also nominated…
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Derek Chauvin will be sentenced on June 16 for his part in the murder of George Floyd. Per ABC News, the time of the sentencing hearing is set for 1:30PM (central). The sentencing date comes after the former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty on Tuesday of second-degree unintentional murder,…
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Footage has surfaced of the moment George's Floyd's family heard that Derek Chauvin had been found guilty following the fatal arrest back in May 2020. The video in question, which you can view below, shows the family of the late Floyd watching the trial virtually while at home, and celebrating…
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Throughout Derek Chauvin's highly-publicized three-week trial, his jury remained anonymous - and for good reason. After sealing his fate on April 20, a dozen Minnesotan jurors aged between their 20s and 60s have still retained that anonymity. Per AP, Peter Cahill, the judge who presided over the case, said each…
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Derek Chauvin has been placed in solitary confinement following his conviction. The former police officer, 45, was found guilty on Tuesday (April 20) of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter following his involvement in the fatal arrest of George Floyd back on May 25, 2020. He is now being…
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A young girl who watched as Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd's neck during his fatal arrest says she's "proud" of the guilty verdict. Judeah Reynolds was just nine years old when she and a cousin saw the tragic events unfold on May 25, 2020. She was one of the…
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George Floyd's sister has revealed that she is "praying" for Derek Chauvin after his guilty verdict. The former Minneapolis police officer, 45, was found guilty on Tuesday (April 20) of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter following the fatal arrest of Floyd back on May 25, 2020. But in…
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Teenager Darnella Frazier has been praised for filming George Floyd's fatal arrest last year, following the conviction of ex-cop Derek Chauvin. According to CBS News, the then-17-year-old recorded former police officer Chauvin's fatal arrest of Floyd, after resting his knee on the back of Floyd's neck for over nine minutes.…
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George Floyd's family has spoken out after Derek Chauvin's conviction for murder. According to People magazine, they spoke to reporters after the jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict with respect to the former policeman's involvement in Floyd's death. Take a look at this news report on the family's reaction in…
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Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Floyd, 46, who died in the May 25th, 2020 encounter, was also restrained and subdued against the pavement. Footage of his treatment sparked global Black Lives Matter protests against…
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Nancy Pelosi has been criticized after giving a speech about George Floyd. The Democratic congresswoman spoke to a crowd outside the Capitol building yesterday (April 20) after former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of Floyd's murder. Speaking to reporters during a press conference, Pelosi said per the New…
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The Las Vegas Raiders have defends a controversial tweet about George Floyd. Reacting to the news that Derek Chauvin had been gaunt guilty of murder, the NFL team posted: "I can breathe." Many connected to the tweet to Floyd's last words, "I can't breathe", which he said 20 times after…
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Derek Chauvin was spotted inking a note onto hand just moments before his murder conviction. According to reports, the message gives a good indication of what he plans to do next after a jury found him guilty go murdering George Floyd. In a statement to TMZ, Chauvin's attorney Eric Nelson confirmed what…
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Derek Chauvin is facing a maximum of 75 years behind bars for the murder of George Floyd. The former Minneapolis police officer, 45, was found guilty yesterday (April 20) of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter on May 25, 2020. According to Minnesota's state guidelines, as Chauvin has no…
