Minneapolis police, city violated civil rights law, state concludes
The Minneapolis Police Department engaged in a pattern of race discrimination, violating state civil rights law, an investigation found.
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.
Jury seated in federal civil rights trial of 3 ex-Minneapolis officers in George Floyd's death
A complete jury was seated Thursday after one day of jury selection in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd’s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.
Federal trial for 3 ex-Minneapolis officers: Judge details COVID concerns, how jury selection will work
Three former Minneapolis police officers federally charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights were in court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing.
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.
Texas board withdraws pardon recommendation for George Floyd
The Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles, which unanimously supported a posthumous pardon for George Floyd over a 2004 drug arrest in Houston, withdrew that recommendation over "procedural errors" after sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, his office says.
Wichita chief, one of first to call Floyd death a murder, leaving
The Wichita police chief who was one of the first law enforcement officials to call the death of George Floyd a murder and received praise for his handling of Black Lives Matter protests has announced that he is leaving the department.
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights
Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he violated George Floyd's constitutional rights.
Derek Chauvin guilty plea expected in George Floyd federal case
Derek Chauvin has notified the federal court in Minnesota of a change of plea to charges that he violated George Floyd's constitutional rights. A change of plea hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at the federal courthouse in St. Paul.
Football field at Jack Yates H.S. will forever be known as the George Perry Floyd Jr. Athletic Community Field
According to those who knew George Floyd, he loved the Third Ward and attending Jack Yates High School.
Jack Yates Field renamed in George Floyd's honor
Jack Yates Field is being renamed: George Perry Floyd Jr. Athletic Community Field.
Internal docs show Facebook overlooked Trump's rhetoric amid George Floyd protest
It wasn't until after Donald Trump posted about Floyd’s death that the reports of violence and hate speech increased “rapidly” on Facebook across the country, an internal company analysis of the ex-president’s social media post reveals.
Houston-native George Floyd's birthday celebrated in Minneapolis
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, would have been George Floyd's 48th birthday. The Houston native was killed in 2020 after a former Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. He is now remembered on the same corner where he lost his life.
George Floyd's 2004 arrest by disgraced ex HPD cop should be pardoned, board says
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended clemency for George Floyd's 2004 drug conviction, after the arresting officer was identified as former Houston police officer Gerald Goines.
Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty to federal charges alleging he violated teen's civil rights
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges alleging he violated a teenager’s civil rights in a separate case that involved a similar restraint to the one he used on George Floyd.
Ex-Minneapolis police officers plead not guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights
The four former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights pleaded not guilty to the charges against them in federal court Tuesday.
DOJ limits use of chokeholds, no-knock entries by federal officers
Federal officers are banned from using chokeholds and “sleeper holds” — unless deadly force is authorized — and limited on the use of no-knock entries, the DOJ said.
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.
City crews remove barriers around George Floyd Square, activists restore them
City crews began removing the barriers and installing signs to reopen George Floyd Square to traffic. A spokesperson says it's a "community-led" effort.