A woman who nearly took part in convicting former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for George Floyd’s murder said Thursday that she believes Chauvin is guilty. Lisa Christensen told news outlets that she would have voted to convict Chauvin on three counts in Floyd’s May 25, 2020, death. Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree…
‘He Was Guilty:’ Extra Juror in Chauvin Trial Says She Would Have Voted to Convict
Ma’Khia Bryant’s Neighbor Says Video Suggests Police Had No Other Choice But To Shoot Teenager
Ma’Khia Bryant’s neighbor, whose security camera captured the moment the Ohio teenager was shot by a police officer, has said officers had no other choice. Donovan Brinson watched the incident as it began to unfold on April 20 as he pulled into his driveway, which is located across the street from where the shooting took place. The footage…
Ma’Khia Bryant’s Neighbor Says Video Suggests Police Had to Shoot Teenager
Ma’Khia Bryant’s neighbor, whose security camera captured the moment the Ohio teenager was shot by a police officer, has said officers had no other choice. Donovan Brinson watched the incident as it began to unfold on April 20 as he pulled into his driveway, which is located across the street from where the shooting took place. The footage…
Defense Attorney and Policing Expert Weigh In After Jury Convicts Chauvin
After the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on three counts in the death of George Floyd, a criminal defense attorney and a policing expert weighed in on what the decision means and what to look for moving forward. Jurors spent only about eight hours deliberating before convicting Chauvin. For Chris Van Wagner, a veteran…
The ‘Moral Equivalent of War’ Turned on Americans
Commentary The death on Monday at the age of 93 of Walter Mondale—who may go down in history as the last honest Democratic politician (or the last but one, after his old boss, Jimmy Carter)—has taken me for a walk down memory lane: specifically to “the moral equivalent of war.” Remember that? Also known by…
Derek Chauvin Being Kept in Solitary Confinement
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is being kept isolated in prison as he awaits sentencing following his conviction of three counts in the death of George Floyd. Chauvin was booked into the Oak Park Heights prison in Stillwater on Tuesday at 4:55 p.m., about an hour after hearing the jury’s decision to convict him…
Justice Department Declines to Disclose Basis of Investigation of Minneapolis Police Department
Senior Department of Justice (DOJ) officials repeatedly declined Wednesday to provide details on why the government launched a “Patterns and Practices” civil investigation of the Minneapolis Policy Department (MPD). Attorney-General Merrick Garland announced the investigation earlier in the day, and reporters were later given a background briefing on condition the names of the participating officials…
The Chauvin Verdict
Commentary The guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on all counts was correct, based on the evidence, but the theatrics leading up to that trial and after the jurors had made their decision was outrageous. Demonstrations, riots, and looting around the country since the death of George Floyd had to have influenced…
DOJ Launches Civil Investigation into Minneapolis Policing after Chauvin Conviction
April 21, 2021
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a civil investigation into Minneapolis city’s police practices, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday. The investigation will determine whether the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) engages in “a pattern or practice of unconstitutional or unlawful policing,” Garland said during a press conference. Attorneys and other personnel from the DOJ’s…
Video: Live Q&A: Jurors Find Chauvin Guilty On All Charges; Witness Threatened
Jurors agreed to convict former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on April 20 on all charges for the death of George Floyd. During the trials, a witness was threatened, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) was criticized for calling on protesters to become “more confrontational,” and cities are now bracing for potential riots. In this live Q&A…
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