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2 months ago
Former cop convicted in George Floyd’s death released from prison
A former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd was released from prison Tuesday, a Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesperson told ABC News.
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'A good man': George Floyd's brother supports Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for VP
While VP candidate Tim Walz faces GOP criticism for his response to the George Floyd riots, the brother of Floyd himself says he's supporting the Minnesota governor.
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Trump told Walz in 2020 he was 'very happy' with his handling of George Floyd riots
Allies of Donald Trump are slamming VP candidate Tim Walz for his handling of riots in the wake of George Floyd’s murder -- but Trump expressed his support at the time.
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Report criticizes former AG Bill Barr for response to 2020 George Floyd D.C. protests
Barr ordered law enforcement to clear protestors before Trump's church photo op.
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10 months ago
Remembering George Floyd: A year of protest
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd's death at the hands of then-officer Derek Chauvin sparked a wave of protests across the world, but did the historic movement change policing in America?
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Chauvin in stable condition following prison stabbing
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of killing George Floyd, was rushed to a hospital Friday after he was stabbed in federal prison.
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Former police officer Derek Chauvin stabbed in federal prison, sources say
Chauvin was convicted in George Floyd’s killing.
10 months ago
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Former police officer Derek Chauvin stabbed in federal prison, sources say
Former Police Officer Derk Chauvin was stabbed in federal prison, sources told ABC News.
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1 year ago
Former police officer involved in killing of George Floyd sentenced to nearly 5 years
Tou Thao was found guilty in May on a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.
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Minneapolis police continued to use neck restrainings after Floyd's death, DOJ finds
A DOJ investigation finds pattern of discriminatory, unlawful policing in Minneapolis "made what happened to George Floyd possible."
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Pattern of unlawful policing in Minneapolis: DOJ
ABC News’ chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara about policing concerns they have involving the DOJ report.
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What DOJ's probe of Minneapolis police could mean for other police departments
The results of the sweeping "pattern-or-practice" investigation show "the systemic problems in MPD" made George Floyd's death possible, the DOJ said.
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Merrick Garland announces results of probe into Minneapolis Police Department
The probe began in 2021 following the conviction of ex-officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.
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Former police officer Tou Thao found guilty in George Floyd's death
Thao is the last of the four fired Minneapolis police officers to be found guilty in the case.
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Former police officer Tou Thao found guilty in George Floyd's death
Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao has been found guilty by a judge on a charge of aiding in manslaughter, stemming from the 2020 death of George Floyd
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New York City to pay record settlement to George Floyd protesters
New York City and the New York Police Department have agreed to collectively pay millions to protesters who were arrested, detained or subjected to violence.
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New York City police officers violated rules during George Floyd protests: Report
The report said there were hundreds more allegations the Board could not investigate because officers wore bands over their badge numbers.
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What to know about the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
The bill was passed by the Democrat-controlled House in 2021, but the Senate didn’t move forward over the issue of qualified immunity for officers.
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Derek Chauvin asks judge to throw out murder convictions in George Floyd's death
Derek Chauvin asks to throw out murder convictions in Wednesday.
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Former Minneapolis police officer sentenced in George Floyd case
Former Minneapolis police officer J. Alexander Kueng, who knelt on George Floyd's back, was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
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Officer who had knee on George Floyd's back gets prison sentence
A Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's back, and pleaded guilty on charges of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter was sentenced Friday.
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George Floyd mural vandalized in Milwaukee, police seek answers
Milwaukee police are seeking answers regarding the incident.
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George Floyd mural vandalized: Report
A George Floyd mural has been vandalized in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a city crowded with racial justice protests in the summer of May 2020.
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Former police officer pleads guilty in George Floyd death case
The death of George Floyd is set to be thrust back into the national spotlight as two former cops go on trial Monday in Minnesota state court.
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Former Minneapolis police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd case
Former Minneapolis cop J. Alexander Kueng, who was charged in connection with George Floyd's death, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting in manslaughter, a court official said.
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George Floyd’s family considers suing Kanye West over comments about his murder
George Floyd's brother is considering suing Kanye West over comments suggesting his brother died from fentanyl use.
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Former cop Thomas Lane sentenced in state case over George Floyd's death
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, who pleaded guilty to his role in the 2020 death of George Floyd, was sentenced Wednesday to three years in state prison.
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Officers barred from guarding Derek Chauvin get $1.5 million in settlement
Officers who were barred from guarding Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, received $1.5 million in a settlement with the county.
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George Floyd’s girlfriend ‘saddened’ by officers’ sentencing
Courteney Ross said the sentencing for two former police officers convicted on federal charges stemming from George Floyd's death “didn’t seem to match the crime.”
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2 former cops convicted in George Floyd's death sentenced to prison
It's sentencing day for two former police officers convicted on federal charges stemming from George Floyd's death.
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Former Minneapolis police officer sentenced in George Floyd killing
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Thursday morning for violating George Floyd's civil rights.
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Former Minneapolis cop sentenced in George Floyd killing
Thomas Lane was convicted of violating Floyd's civil rights and sentenced to 2 1/2 years.
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Derek Chauvin sentenced for violating George Floyd's civil rights
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd's civil rights and was sentenced to 21 years in prison.
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Chauvin sentenced to 21 years on federal charges for violating George Floyd's rights
Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 21 years on federal charges for violating George Floyd's civil rights, The Associated Press reported.
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Minneapolis police to hire new police chief 2 years after George Floyd killed
The Minneapolis Police Department is looking to hire a new police chief two years after George Floyd was killed by an officer.
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State trial of former cops involved in George Floyd's death changed again
A judge has changed the start date of a state trial for two former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in George Floyd's 2020 in-custody death.
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Judge delays trial for 2 former cops charged in George Floyd's death
The state trial for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death was delayed until next year by a judge.
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George Floyd’s death, 6 months later
After George Floyd died in police custody in May, millions of Americans have taken to the streets to protest systemic racism.
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Ex-police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in killing of George Floyd
Thomas Lane, one of the ex-police officers involved in George Floyd's killing, has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter.
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Investigation finds Minneapolis police engaged in racial discrimination
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights released the findings of their investigation nearly two years after George Floyd was killed.
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Chauvin asks court to overturn his conviction in George Floyd's death
Chauvin's lawyers claimed pretrial publicity and jurors' concerns for their safety were among factors which prevented him from getting a fair trial.
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3 years ago
Two women linked by difficult moments in US history meet for first time
George Floyd's sister and Rodney King's daughter meet for the first time and discuss the emotional fallout when violence at the hands of law enforcement strikes down a family member.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Guilty verdicts for ex-officers involved in George Floyd’s death
Former Minneapolis police officers Thomas Lane, 38, J. Alexander Kueng, 28, and Tou Thao, 35, were found guilty of all federal charges of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
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3 former officers found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights
The jury has found all three former officers guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights by not providing medical aid to Floyd, and also failing to stop Derek Chauvin from using excessive force.
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Federal jury convicts former cops involved in George Floyd's death
A federal jury has convicted all three former Minneapolis police officers.
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Jury gets case in federal trial of George Floyd officers
A jury is expected to begin deliberating Tuesday afternoon the fates of three former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
3 years ago
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Jury deliberations to begin in trial of 3 officers involved in George Floyd murder
Jurors are poised to begin deliberating the fates of Thomas Lane, 38, J. Alexander Kueng, 28, and Tou Thao, 35, who are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights during his fatal arrest.
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George Floyd officers on trial
Jury deliberations begin today in the trial against three former Minneapolis police officers who allegedly failed to administer aid at the scene of George Floyd’s death.
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Former officer testifies he tried to help George Floyd but was stopped
In emotional testimony on Monday, former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane told a jury that he tried to help George Floyd.
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Ex-officer takes stand in federal trial of the death of George Floyd
Host and Legal analyst at Law and Crime Network Terri Austin discusses if all three officers are expected to take the stand in court and breaks down ex-officer Thao’s testimony.
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