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Former Minneapolis police officers plead not guilty to federal civil rights charges in George Floyd's death

Former Minneapolis police officers plead not guilty to federal civil rights charges in George Floyd's death

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Former Minneapolis police officers plead not guilty to federal civil rights charges in George Floyd's death

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

The sentence is a 10-year upward departure from the presumptive sentence of 12.5 years under Minnesota guidelines.
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Derek Chauvin, mother speak at sentencing hearing for murder of George Floyd

Chauvin, who opted not to testify at his own trial, said he wants to "give (his) condolences to the Floyd family."
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'I ask about him all the time' | George Floyd's daughter, family members speak at Derek Chauvin sentencing

At Chauvin's sentencing hearing for the murder of George Floyd, family members gave emotional impact statements about loss and trauma they live with.
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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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Trial date set for three other officers charged in George Floyd's murder

Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng are each charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder, and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.
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How Arkansas leaders and activists are fighting racial injustice one year after George Floyd's death

A year after George Floyd's death, we talk to local leaders and activists to learn what they are doing to fight racial injustice in America and in Arkansas.
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Local leaders reflect on progress in police reform on first commemoration of Floyd death

"You don't call it progress until you take it out and repair the wound," said community leader Pastor Earle Fisher.
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Local leaders reflect on progress in police reform on first commemoration of Floyd death

"You don't call it progress until you take it out and repair the wound," said community leader Pastor Earle Fisher.
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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.