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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for the murder of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for the murder of George Floyd

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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for the murder of George Floyd

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Derek Chauvin to be sentenced Friday in murder of George Floyd

The prosecution has asked for a 30-year sentence for the former Minneapolis police officer, and the defense asked for a lesser sentence or even probation.
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Chauvin to be sentenced Friday in George Floyd's murder

Chauvin’s attorney filed a motion seeking a lesser sentence – even as low as probation – while prosecutors filed a motion seeking a 30-year sentence.
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One year after his death, the Twin Cities remember George Floyd with celebrations and somber reflection

On May 25, people are invited to gather at events across the metro on the anniversary of the day George Floyd was murdered by police.
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'We really thought my brother's death would be the last police brutality case' | George Floyd's family to visit White House one year after his death

George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 remains stalled in the Senate
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Grief and trauma still felt a year after George Floyd's murder

The death of George Floyd is still having effects, 12 months after he was killed on camera.
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'Something changed here' | Family, community remember George Floyd in Minneapolis rally and march

George Floyd's family was joined at the memorial rally by attorney Ben Crump and prominent civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton.
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'God always gives me the strength': George Floyd's sister reflects on one year since his murder

Bridgett Floyd shared several events the George Floyd Memorial Foundation is planning to commemorate her brother May 23-25.
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Trial postponed for three former Minneapolis officers charged in George Floyd's death

Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were set to go on trial on August 23, but the proceedings have been delayed until March 7, 2022.
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Ruling opens door for longer sentence in Chauvin case

Judge Peter Cahill ruled that four separate factors support a prison sentence that exceeds recommended state guidelines for the man who murdered George Floyd.
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Grand jury indicts 4 former officers involved in George Floyd death

The federal charges against Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao were revealed after indictments were unsealed Friday.
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Derek Chauvin's defense attorney files motions to throw out guilty verdict, seeks new trial

Attorney Eric Nelson is claiming prosecutorial and jury misconduct in the former MPD officer's trial in the death of George Floyd.