Tag: Derek Chauvin

George Floyd’s Girlfriend Says He Overdosed Two Months Before Death

George Floyd’s girlfriend on Thursday testified in court. “I went to go pick Floyd up from his house that night. I thought I was taking him to work. He wasn’t feeling good. His stomach really hurt. He was doubled over in pain. Just wasn’t feeling well. And he said he had to go to the…


The George Floyd Narrative

Commentary It is difficult to change a narrative once it has been established in the public’s mind. A narrative was firmly fixed by the media, activists, and rioters prior to the trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, which opened Monday. Chauvin is charged with murdering George Floyd. Many people have seen the nearly nine-minute…


Opinion: The George Floyd Narrative

Commentary It is difficult to change a narrative once it has been established in the public’s mind. A narrative was firmly fixed by the media, activists, and rioters prior to the trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, which opened Monday. Chauvin is charged with murdering George Floyd. Many people have seen the nearly nine-minute…


George Floyd Family Lawyer Says Defense Will Try to ‘Assassinate’ His Character

The attorney representing George Floyd’s family said Monday he expects the defense team for the former Minneapolis police officer on trial in connection with Floyd’s death will to “try to assassinate” his character during the trial’s opening arguments. Benjamin Crump, the civil rights attorney representing Floyd’s family, made the remark in multiple interviews on Monday, the…


Jury Set for Ex-officer’s Trial in George Floyd’s Death; Starts Monday

MINNEAPOLIS—A jury has been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for Monday in a case that led to nationwide protests and riots. The final juror was chosen Tuesday, wrapping up a process that took more than two weeks and was complicated by worldwide…


14th Juror Seated for Former Officer’s Trial in Floyd’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS—A 14th juror was seated Monday for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, nearly completing the panel ahead of opening statements next week. The newest juror is a social worker in her 20s who said she has talked with friends about police reform and that she thinks “there…


Judge Rejects Chauvin Lawyer’s Request to Move Trial After George Floyd Settlement Hit Headlines

A judge in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who faces charges in connection with George Floyd’s death, ruled Friday that the trial would not be moved, rejecting a request by the defense that was based on tainted jury concerns. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill on Friday denied the request by Eric…


2 New Jurors Seated After 2 Jurors Dismissed in Trial on George Floyd’s Death

Two jurors seated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer facing murder charges over his arrest of George Floyd, were dismissed on Wednesday after they said news of a $27 million settlement with Floyd’s family meant they could no longer be impartial. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill had set aside…


2 Jurors Dismissed in Trial on George Floyd’s Death After $27 Million Settlement, 2 New Ones Seated

Two jurors seated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer facing murder charges over his arrest of George Floyd, were dismissed on Wednesday after they said news of a $27 million settlement with Floyd’s family meant they could no longer be impartial. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill had set aside…


2 Jurors Dismissed From Derek Chauvin Trial on George Floyd’s Death After $27M Settlement Media Coverage

Two jurors seated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer facing murder charges over his arrest of George Floyd, were dismissed on Wednesday after they said news of a $27 million settlement with Floyd’s family meant they could no longer be impartial. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill had set aside…