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14.05.2021 / 00:03

Trial for 3 ex-officers charged in George Floyd's death delayed to 2022

Former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng (left), Thomas Lane (center), and Tou Thao (right) have been charged in connection to George Floyd's death.

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Ruling paves way for longer sentence in George Floyd’s death

MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota judge has ruled that there were aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd, paving the way for a longer sentence for Derek Chauvin, according to an order made public Wednesday.

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Derek Chauvin indictment: Boy, 14, held by throat, hit with flashlight in 2017

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Derek Chauvin has been indicted on federal civil rights charges for a 2017 incident in which he’s accused of holding a 14-year-old boy down by the throat and striking the child multiple times in the head with a flashlight. These federal charges come at the same time as a separate indictment charging Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis police officers -- Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao -- with federal civil rights crimes for their roles in the death of George Floyd.Prosecutors filed a motion to admit the 2017 case against Chauvin as evidence in his Hennepin County criminal trial for Floyd’s murder, but Judge Peter Cahill denied that motion.

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Chauvin sentencing in Floyd death pushed back to June 25

MINNEAPOLIS – Sentencing for former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's death has been pushed back to June 25, according to online court records.

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For 3 ex-cops, will blaming Chauvin for Floyd's death work?

MINNEAPOLIS – With Derek Chauvin convicted of murder in George Floyd’s death, activists and the Floyd family are turning their attention to this summer's trial for the other three officers involved in his May 2020 arrest.

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Court record: Chauvin to be sentenced June 16 in Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS – Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, will be sentenced in June.

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'He was guilty.' Extra juror in favor of Chauvin conviction

MINNEAPOLIS – An alternate juror at the trial of Derek Chauvin said she agreed with the jury's decision to convict him in George Floyd's death, saying she saw Chauvin as the leader of officers at the scene and that he brushed off warnings by bystanders that Floyd was in danger.

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Through the media covering Chauvin case, a collective pause

NEW YORK – With a collective nervous energy, millions of people paused in front of television sets or other screens Tuesday for a verdict in the case that for nearly a year has exposed the raw nerve of racial relations in America.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Case in hands of jury, deliberations begin

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - 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 officially began deliberating at 4 p.m.

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Philadelphia to announce preparations for impending verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw will join local business owners Friday to announce preparations being made for the impending verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minnesota cop accused of killing George Floyd. The noon press conference is also expected to include community partners and local faith leaders, according to a press release. Officials will share "planning underway and resources available" in anticipation of the landmark verdict.Closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial are slated to happen on Monday, according to Trial Judge Peter Cahill. Cahill told the jury closing arguments and jury instructions will begin at 9 a.m.

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Derek Chauvin trial live: Defense to continue calling witnesses Wednesday

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The defense will continue to call witnesses Wednesday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. The trial is being broadcast live, gavel to gavel, on FOX 9 and streaming live at fox9.com/live.Trial Judge Peter Cahill laid out what he expects to be the schedule for the rest of the trial on Monday, telling jurors they might get Friday off before closing arguments on Monday, April 19.

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EXPLAINER: Judge lets jury decide Floyd's remark about drugs

MINNEAPOLIS – The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd said Monday that he'll leave it up to the jury to sort out whether Floyd yelled “I ate too many drugs” or “I ain’t do no drugs” as three officers pinned him to the ground.

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MPD Lieutenant: Derek Chauvin's use of force against George Floyd 'totally unnecessary'

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Court adjourned early on Friday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said the trial is ahead of schedule. The trial is being broadcast live, gavel to gavel, on FOX 9 and streaming live at fox9.com/live. Only two witnesses testified on Friday, both members of the Minneapolis Police Department: Lt.

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EXPLAINER: How is officer's duty relevant to Floyd case?

As attorneys argued over whether to allow evidence from George Floyd's 2019 arrest at the trial of a former police officer charged in his death in 2020, Judge Peter Cahill wanted to know the relevance of Floyd's behavior a year before he died.

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Full jury seated in Derek Chauvin trial

Fifteen jurors have been seated in the Derek Chauvin trial, although only 14 (12 jurors and two alternates) will hear the case. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A full jury has been seated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. The 15th and final juror was seated on Tuesday.

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End of jury selection near for ex-cop's trial in Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS – The end of jury selection is in sight at the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death, with just one more needed ahead of opening statements next week.

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Live: No delay in Derek Chauvin trial, jury selection continues

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Jury selection resumed Friday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, after Judge Peter Cahill ruled the trial will continue as scheduled and not be moved out of Hennepin County. The trial is being streamed live, gavel-to-gavel, at fox9.com/live. Court proceedings resumed at 8:15 a.m. Judge Cahill denied a request by Chauvin’s defense attorney, Eric Nelson, to delay the trial and move the trial out of Hennepin County over concerns regarding pretrial publicity.

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Judge denies motion to delay or move Derek Chauvin trial

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill ruled Friday he will not delay Derek Chauvin’s trial or move it out of Hennepin County. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, is charged in the death of George Floyd. Court proceedings started at 8:15 a.m.

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Live: 9 jurors seated in Chauvin trial, jury selection continues

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Jury selection enters its eighth day Thursday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, with nine jurors seated so far. Prosecutors and defense attorneys will continue to question potential jurors until they can seat a 12-person jury, with two alternates. Court will resume at 8:30 a.m.

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Chauvin jury grows despite $27M settlement to Floyd family

MINNEAPOLIS – Concern appears to be fading that a massive settlement for George Floyd's family would derail the trial of a former police officer accused in his death, with most potential jurors saying they had avoided news of the settlement or could set it aside.

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Live: Derek Chauvin trial jury selection continues after 2 seated jurors dismissed

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Two previously seated jurors have been dismissed from serving on the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial after Judge Peter Cahill recalled the first seven jurors to question them over their knowledge of the $27 million civil settlement for the family of George Floyd, which was announced after they were selected. Juror No. 36, a Hispanic man in his 20s, was dismissed for cause after he told the judge he had heard about the lawsuit and said it would impact his ability to be impartial "a lot." He said it confirmed his negative opinion of Chauvin. Juror No.

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7 jurors face new questioning in ex-officer's murder trial

MINNEAPOLIS – Jury selection for a former Minneapolis police officer's trial in George Floyd's death faced a possible setback Wednesday, as the judge prepared to recall seven jurors to see if they have been tainted by news of a $27 million settlement for the Floyd family.

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Diverse jury so far for ex-cop's trial in Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS – The jurors seated so far in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death are a diverse group, an element being closely scrutinized in a case where race plays such a central role.

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6 chosen for Chauvin trial jury so far; murder charge added

MINNEAPOLIS – A man who said he has a “very negative" impression of Derek Chauvin nevertheless became the sixth juror selected for the former Minneapolis police officer's trial in George Floyd's death.

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EXPLAINER: What is 'spark-of-life' testimony in trials?

MADISON, Wis. – Prosecutors trying a white former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd's death plan to use a legal doctrine called “spark of life” to humanize Floyd in front of jurors.

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3rd-degree murder reinstated in Derek Chauvin trial

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Following arguments Thursday morning, trial judge Peter Cahill ruled the third-degree murder charge will be reinstated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.In a ruling Wednesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court denied the petition filed by Chauvin’s team, meaning the decision to add the charge was to be determined by Judge Cahill.Judge Peter Cahill ruled Thursday to reinstate the third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.

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Judge seats juror in Derek Chauvin trial who has wedding planned for May 1

MINNEAPOLIS - A juror chosen for a panel for the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd on Wednesday said he had one potential problem — he’s scheduled to get married May 1 in Florida but was prepared to change his plans if the trial continues that long. In court, Judge Peter Cahill explained to the juror that the case will start with opening statements and evidence on March 29, and the judge said he anticipates it to last roughly four weeks into April."I notice you say that you’re potentially getting married in April, tell me about that," Cahill asked the juror. "I’m still getting married," the juror responds.

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Minnesota Supreme Court won't hear 3rd-degree murder charge appeal in Chauvin case

(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Supreme Court says it will not hear any appeal from Derek Chauvin’s legal team as it relates to adding a third-degree murder charge in the death of George Floyd.In a ruling Wednesday, Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea said the petition filed by Chauvin’s team was denied, meaning the decision to add the charge will be determined by Judge Peter Cahill, who is presiding over the trial. The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.After the Supreme Court ruling, Cahill said a discussion over adding the third-degree murder charge will take place Thursday at 8 a.m.

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Trial for ex-cop charged in Floyd's death forges on, for now

MINNEAPOLIS – The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death is forging ahead with jury selection, even though a looming appellate ruling could halt the case and delay it for weeks or even months as the state tries to add a third-degree murder count.

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State files motion to stop Chauvin trial from proceeding

Derek Chauvin (right) and attorney Eric Nelson (left) in the courtroom on Day 1 of jury selection in the trial for the death of George Floyd.

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Derek Chauvin trial begins in death of George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd 287 days ago on Memorial Day of 2020 near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. But before jury selection begins, an hour is reserved for Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill to hear motions on the case – likely a motion to reinstate a third-degree murder that could potentially delay the jury selection process or the trial itself.The Chauvin trial will be live streamed, gavel to gavel, at fox9.com/live. You can also find the FOX 9 stream on Tubi through connected TVs.

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Chauvin trial judge must reconsider 3rd-degree murder charge, Court of Appeals rules

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments on the issue on Monday.The former Minneapolis police officer is already charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter for his role in George Floyd’s death last May.

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3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Friday ordered a judge to reconsider adding a third-degree murder charge against a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, handing a potential victory to prosecutors.

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Judge upholds decision to livestream trial of officers charged with killing George Floyd

Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao. J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane.

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Judge in George Floyd case upholds decision to livestream trial against 4 ex-Minneapolis cops

A judge in Minnesota is upholding his decision to livestream the trial against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd. In a ruling issued Friday, Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill cited the immense global interest in the case and limited courthouse space amid the "unique and unprecedented situation" brought by the coronavirus pandemic, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported.The trial is scheduled for March 2021. Cahill dismissed concerns by state prosecutors, who argued in a motion filed Nov.

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Judge declines to move trial of officers in Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS – A judge on Thursday declined defense requests to move the trial of four Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, and also ruled that all four would be tried in a single proceeding.Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill ruled after defense attorneys had argued that pretrial publicity had made it impossible for the four men to get a fair trial. They had also cited a Sept.

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Judge orders 1 trial for 4 officers charged in George Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Hennepin County District Court judge granted a motion Thursday to join the cases of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd into one case. Derek Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter. Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.Judge Peter Cahill granted the state’s motion to join all four cases into one and hold one trial.

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Body camera video of prior George Floyd arrest to be released

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill rejected the state’s motion to seal the body camera video of George Floyd’s prior arrest, which has been described as showing “remarkably similar behavior” to his deadly arrest on Memorial Day. The video will soon be released to the public. At an evidence hearing Thursday, Cahill heard arguments on the motion filed by prosecutors to restrict public access to new filings in the case for two business days before they can be released.

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What to expect: Major pre-trial hearing for 4 fired officers in George Floyd case

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - All four former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to the death of George Floyd will be in Hennepin County District Court Friday for a motion hearing in the case. This will be the first time Derek Chauvin appears in court in-person after making his previous appearances over a video feed from the Oak Park Heights prison.The hearing, which starts at 9 a.m., will give the state and defense attorneys a chance to present oral arguments to Judge Peter Cahill about motions they have filed in the case.

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2 body camera videos in death of George Floyd released

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The body camera video from two of the now-fired Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd was released to the public Monday. On Friday, Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill ordered copies of the footage from officers Thomas Lane and J.

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Judge orders release of body camera video in Floyd case

MINNEAPOLIS - A Minnesota judge ordered the release of body camera footage recorded by former officers charged in the death of George Floyd.Judge Peter Cahill ruled Friday the that videos from the body cameras of Thomas Lane and J. Kueng taken on the night Floyd died will be made publicly available, though it is unclear how or when the footage will be released.The videos were filed with the court last month by Lane’s attorney.

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