Chauvin files for new trial over conviction in George Floyd's murder

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of second-degree unintentional murder for the death of George Floyd, has filed an appeal asking for a new trial.

Trump pardon of Derek Chauvin unlikely, MPD Chief says 'no credible information'

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Monday there is “no credible information" that President Donald Trump will pardon former officer Derek Chauvin in the Memorial Day 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin moved to new federal prison after stabbing

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd, has been moved to a new federal prison.

Derek Chauvin appeal: Attorney argues for new trial in filing

In an appeal brief filed on Monday, an attorney for Derek Chauvin laid out their arguments for why he deserves a new trial in the murder of George Floyd.

Crime and safety and police reform in America - What's Your Point?

While progress on the issue of policing was pretty limited at our state legislature this year, Houston was among many cities that embraced a slate of police reforms aimed at rebuilding trust with a skeptical public.

Houston's Third Ward reacts to sentencing of Derek Chauvin

George Floyd grew up in the Cuney Homes neighborhood in Houston’s Third Ward. On Friday, we discussed Chauvin’s sentence with those in Cuney Homes.

Derek Chauvin sentence: 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin's attorney requests new trial and for guilty verdict impeached, citing jury misconduct

The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering Houston native George Floyd wants that guilty verdict thrown out. Derek Chauvin's attorney is now seeking a new trial alleging jury misconduct and a violation of due process. 

Texas Senate approves police reform aimed at excessive force

Senate Bill 68 authored by State Senator Boris Miles, a Houston Democrat, will require peace officers to intercede when they see fellow cops using excessive force and immediately report what they've witnessed.

Floyd family says justice for George is a win for all

The guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin is being called "an emotional victory" and the beginning of justice for minorities after a history of injustice and racial inequality.

Derek Chauvin verdict: Cities around the country prepared for unrest, then the verdict triggered relief

Cities across the U.S. prepared for the worst ahead of the verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the death of George Floyd. But just as the unrest spread from coast to coast last June, the verdict inspired jubilation to do the same.

Derek Chauvin verdict: Guilty on all counts in George Floyd's death

The jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. The 12 jurors deliberated for around 10 hours before deciding to convict Chauvin of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Live coverage continues on FOX 9 and online at fox9.com/live.

Derek Chauvin new mugshot after murder conviction

The Minnesota Department of Corrections released a new mugshot of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd and booked into the Oak Park Heights maximum security prison.

Local community activist reacts to guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

Many community leaders and activists, were surprised by Tuesday verdict like Ashton Wood, organizer of the Houston chapter of Black Lives Matter.

Residents attend vigil for George Floyd at McGregor Park

Most of the people FOX 26 spoke to seem to share the same sentiment. They were happy to hear a guilty verdict and say it’s a step in the right direction, but as a country we still have a long way to go.

Houston-area leaders react to guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

Local leaders from across the city of Houston and Harris County have shared their thoughts following the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. 

Darnella Frazier’s video of George Floyd’s death changed everything: ‘History should remember’

In the wake of the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, gratitude flowed on social media for Darnella Frazier, the then 17-year-old who filmed George Floyd’s death on her cellphone and refuted the original statement from Minneapolis police on what occurred.