Tag: trial

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…


Ex-Vatican Altar Boy Testifies in Seminary Sex Abuse Trial

ROME—A former Vatican altar boy has testified that an older seminarian would come into his bed at night to perform a sexual act on him in the Vatican’s youth seminary, saying his initial shock gave way to resignation because he feared being sent home. Accuser L.G. testified for the first time Wednesday in the Vatican’s…


2 Jurors Dropped From Chauvin Trial After $27 Million Settlement

MINNEAPOLIS—A judge on Wednesday dismissed two jurors who had been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death over fears that the jurors had been tainted by the city’s announcement last week of a $27 million settlement to Floyd’s family. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill recalled seven jurors and…


Trial of Met Officer Accused of Sarah Everard Murder Set for October

The Met Police officer accused of the kidnapping and murder of Sarah Everard is to go on trial in October after the date was set during a court hearing today at the Old Bailey in London. A provisional trial date for Wayne Couzens, 48, who is a serving officer, has been set for Oct. 25 according…


Ex-Police Officer’s Trial in George Floyd Death Delayed Over Possible Addition of Charge

MINNEAPOLIS—The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd was delayed until at least Tuesday morning as the judge contended with a last-minute order by a higher court to reconsider adding an additional murder charge. The trial had been scheduled to begin on Monday. Chauvin appeared in court dressed…


Key Players in Trial of Ex-officer Charged in George Floyd’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS—Jury selection begins Monday for a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death. Derek Chauvin’s trial, which is expected to last weeks, will be overseen by an experienced judge and argued by skilled attorneys on both sides. It will be streamed online for the world to see because the…


Trump Impeachment Attorney Canceled by Law School, Civil Rights Law Group

An attorney who represented President Donald Trump during the impeachment trial has had a civil rights law course he was going to teach canceled by a law school and was suspended from a civil rights lawyer email discussion list. “I was hoping to teach a civil rights course at a law school in the fall….


Impeachment Manager: Trial Could Have Lasted Years If Witnesses Were Called

Calling on witnesses during the impeachment trial would have dragged out the proceeding for years, according to Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) one of the Democratic impeachment managers. The Senate voted to authorize witnesses at the trial but proceeded to acquit President Donald Trump before hearing from any. Neguse told CBS on Sunday that litigation over subpoenas…


Trump Attorney: Impeachment Trial Is ‘Constitutional Cancel Culture’

One of the attorneys representing former President Donald Trump in the Senate trial accused the Democrats on Friday of using impeachment as a tool to disqualify their political opponents and warned that it sets a dangerous precedent for Congress taking control of which private citizens can run for office. “This would transform the solemn impeachment…