Photo courtesy of Clay Banks, Unsplash On April 24, former police officer Derek Chauvin was rightfully found guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd. His convictions were second and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. This news means so much to not only George Floyd’s family but […]
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Chauvin verdict: rare conviction may set a new precedent
Photo courtesy of Lorie Shaull, Flickr After a trial that lasted less than a month and only 10 hours of deliberation, former police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all charges, including two murder charges, related to the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn. The trial […]
Overview of Derek Chauvin trial, likely to last weeks
Photo courtesy of munshots, Unsplash Derek Chauvin’s criminal court trial commenced its opening statements on March 29. Defendants and plaintiffs are expected to present their arguments to Hennepin County Judge Peter A. Cahill in the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. Cameras have been authorized to record Chauvin’s trial out […]