Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is sentenced to over 22 years in jail for his role in the death of George Floyd, at least 120 people have been rescued with over 150 still missing after a Florida high-rise partially collapsed in the middle of night on Thursday, and a new U.S. Military report addresses UFO sightings.
Derek Chauvin Sentenced to More Than 22 Years in Prison Over George Floyd’s Death
Former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin on Friday was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for second-degree murder months after he was convicted in the death of George Floyd, coming hours after a judge denied his request for a new trial. The sentence was handed down by Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill, who said…
Judge Rejects Chauvin’s Request for New Trial in George Floyd’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS—A judge on Friday rejected former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s request for a new trial in George Floyd ‘s death. Judge Peter Cahill said defense attorney Eric Nelson has not shown that the court abused its discretion or that there was any prosecutorial misconduct that would have deprived Chauvin of his right to a…
Judge Denies Chauvin’s Request for a New Trial
MINNEAPOLIS—Before the sentencing hearing Friday, Judge Peter Cahill denied Chauvin’s request for a new trial, saying defense attorney Eric Nelson has not shown that the court abused its discretion or that there was any prosecutorial misconduct that would have deprived Chauvin of his right to a fair trial. Nelson argued that intense publicity around Floyd’s…
Lawmakers Reach Bipartisan Preliminary Agreement On Police Reform Bill
A trio of bipartisan lawmakers leading negotiations on a comprehensive police reform package have reached a preliminary bipartisan agreement on the issue, they announced on June 24, bringing them one stop closer to passing the major bill. Three of the five negotiators; lawmakers Sens. Tim Scott, (R-S.C.), and Cory Booker, (D-N.J.) and Rep. Karen Bass,…
Chauvin Seeks Probation for Floyd Killing, State Requests 30 Years for Ex-Cop
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin should only get probation, his lawyer said Wednesday, while prosecutors asserted he should be sentenced to 30 years in prison. Chauvin was convicted in April of second-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter, and third-degree murder in the 2020 murder of George Floyd. Chauvin is due to be sentenced on June 25…
3 Women Arrested After Pig’s Head Left at Former Home of Witness in Chauvin Trial
Three women have been arrested after a severed pig’s head was left at the Santa Rosa, California home that once belonged to a policing expert who testified for the defense in Derek Chauvin’s trial. Rowan Dalbey, 20, Kristen Aumoithe, 34, and Amber Lucas, 35, all of Santa Rosa, were arrested and booked into jail on…
Minnesota Judge Opens Door to Longer Sentence for Chauvin in Floyd’s Death
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin faces the prospect of a lengthier prison sentence after a judge this week agreed with prosecutors that he abused his position of authority while arresting George Floyd last year. It has been proven beyond reasonable doubt that Chauvin used unreasonable force in restraining Floyd on the ground outside Cup…
Derek Chauvin’s Attorney Files Motion for New Trial
The defense attorney for former police officer Derek Chauvin filed a motion for a new trial on Tuesday. Attorney Eric Nelson filed the request (pdf) to a Minnesota court arguing that a new trial should be granted in the interest of justice and because an abuse of discretion had deprived Chauvin of a fair trial. He also…
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