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.
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.
Harris Co. DA submits letter agreeing with pardon request for George Floyd
“Former Officer Goines is not credible. We do not support the integrity of Mr. Floyd’s conviction and agree these circumstances warrant a posthumous pardon," Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg wrote in a letter to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
“Former Officer Goines is not credible. We do not support the integrity of Mr. Floyd’s conviction and agree these circumstances warrant a posthumous pardon," Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg wrote in a letter to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Pardon request submitted for George Floyd in 2004 Texas case
A posthumous pardon request has been submitted to Texas officials on behalf of George Floyd for a 2004 drug arrest that was done by a now indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid.
A posthumous pardon request has been submitted to Texas officials on behalf of George Floyd for a 2004 drug arrest that was done by a now indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid.
George Floyd mural defaced with racial slur two days after Chauvin's murder conviction
The George Floyd mural on Bell and Chartres St in East Downtown was defaced with a racial slur on Thursday. The move comes just two days after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter by a jury.
The George Floyd mural on Bell and Chartres St in East Downtown was defaced with a racial slur on Thursday. The move comes just two days after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter by a jury.
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.
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.
Chauvin guilty verdict brings relief for some, others still experiencing anxiety and stress
If the trauma of racial injustice, police brutality, recent questionable police shootings and anti-Asian attacks are weighing heavily on you, you are not alone.
If the trauma of racial injustice, police brutality, recent questionable police shootings and anti-Asian attacks are weighing heavily on you, you are not alone.
Some police reform advocates asking what's taking so long
Some would say we really haven’t made any meaningful progress since last year’s George Floyd protest.
Some would say we really haven’t made any meaningful progress since last year’s George Floyd protest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biden says Derek Chauvin verdict is ‘giant step forward in march toward justice’
President Joe Biden said the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial was a “giant step forward in the march toward justice in America.”
President Joe Biden said the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial was a “giant step forward in the march toward justice in America.”
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.
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.
Derek Chauvin verdict: What happens next? 3 other officers charged in George Floyd death to be tried
Three former Minneapolis police officers are next to go to trial in the death of George Floyd after a jury found former officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Three former Minneapolis police officers are next to go to trial in the death of George Floyd after a jury found former officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
How long is Derek Chauvin going to be in jail? Sentence next after conviction in George Floyd death
A jury found former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd. Here are the details on what sentence Chauvin now faces.
A jury found former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd. Here are the details on what sentence Chauvin now faces.
Derek Chauvin trial: Jury deliberations resume
The jury now has the case in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.
The jury now has the case in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.
TSU law students react to Derek Chauvin trial
As the Derek Chauvin trial now rests in the hands of the jury, local law students who’ve been keeping close tabs on the case are reacting to how it's affecting them academically an personally.
As the Derek Chauvin trial now rests in the hands of the jury, local law students who’ve been keeping close tabs on the case are reacting to how it's affecting them academically an personally.