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Kueng takes plea deal, Thao agrees to let judge decide his case

After J. Alexander Kueng pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting manslaughter in George Floyd's death, Tou Thao agreed to a stipulated evidence trial.
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Ex-MPD officers guilty on all counts in federal civil rights trial

A federal jury found three ex-Minneapolis officers guilty on all civil rights charges related to the death of George Floyd in May 2020.
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Derek Chauvin expected to change plea in federal civil rights case in murder of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin and three other former officers had pleaded "not guilty" to the federal charges, which allege they violated George Floyd's civil rights.
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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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Chauvin to be sentenced Friday in George Floyd's murder

Chauvin’s attorney filed a motion seeking a lesser sentence – even as low as probation – while prosecutors filed a motion seeking a 30-year sentence.
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Emotional tributes and a White House meeting mark one year since the killing of George Floyd

Since Floyd's death, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter and three other officers are also facing trial.
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In Their Own Words | How protests for racial equality evolved over time

Local activists reflect on protesting for racial equality one year after the murder of George Floyd.
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Derek Chauvin's defense attorney files motions to throw out guilty verdict, seeks new trial

Attorney Eric Nelson is claiming prosecutorial and jury misconduct in the former MPD officer's trial in the death of George Floyd.
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Three other officers facing trial for Floyd's death can receive different verdicts | Verify

The three other officers involved in Floyd’s death with Chauvin will be judged separately and could each receive different verdicts, despite sharing a joint trial.
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Derek Chauvin sentencing pushed back to June 25

The former police officer was convicted last week on all three counts involving the death of George Floyd, including the most serious of second-degree murder.
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Waco resident who grew up in segregated city reflects on Derek Chauvin guilty verdict

"You're glad that justice was done," said Beard. "There has been so much injustice through the years."