‘Our work continues’: Leaders, organizations applaud Derek Chauvin verdict, urge continued push for change
Following the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in his trial for the death of George Floyd, social media was flooded by reactions, from former President Barack Obama to the NFL.
Judge criticizes Rep. Maxine Waters, calling her Chauvin trial comments 'abhorrent'
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, who is Black, told the crowd she wanted to see a murder conviction against Derek Chauvin for Floyd’s death.
Derek Chauvin trial: Updates and FAQs
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd is scheduled to begin Monday, March 8 at 8 a.m.
Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as jury deliberates
Protesters marched down the streets of downtown Minneapolis Monday night as jurors deliberated the charges faced by Derek Chauvin nearby.
Timeline: George Floyd's death to Derek Chauvin's trial
A timeline of events from the death of George Floyd to the start of the trial of Derek Chauvin.
GOP slams Rep. Waters, accusing her of ‘inciting riot’ and ‘threatening violence’ ahead of Chauvin verdict
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters joined protesters in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Saturday night, where she told them to “stay in the streets,” “get more active” and “more confrontational” if Derek Chauvin is found not guilty. Her comments were not met well by some Republicans.
Biden administration weighing how to handle verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
The Biden administration is privately weighing how to handle the upcoming verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, including considering whether President Joe Biden should address the nation and dispatching specially trained community facilitators from the Justice Department.
52 booked for probable cause riot after Brooklyn Center protests on Friday
At least 52 people were booked late Friday night into early Saturday morning on probable cause riot charges at the Hennepin County Jail while 136 in total were arrested, as the sixth night of protests turned violent in Brooklyn Center.
Daunte Wright's family calls for 'highest accountability' for ex-officer
Members of Daunte Wright's family stood alongside their attorney Thursday afternoon calling for accountability and the conviction of the former officer charged in Wright's death.
Daunte Wright protests: Crowds gather in Atlanta over police killing
Protestors gathered in Downtown Atlanta on Wednesday, three days after the police shooting death of Daunte Wright in Minnesota at a traffic stop.
Al Sharpton's National Action Network to cover Daunte Wright's funeral costs
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton's organization, the National Action Network, will cover the funeral costs for Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by a police officer at a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center.
Daunte Wright shooting charges: Second-degree manslaughter
Former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter is being charged with second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, Washington County Attorney Pete Orput confirmed Wednesday morning. Orput told FOX 9 he met with the family of Daunte Wright this morning to explain the charge and expressed his deep condolences.
Daunte Wright: Doting dad, ballplayer, slain by Brooklyn Center police
Daunte Wright became a father while he was still a teenager, and seemed to relish the role of a doting young dad, his family and friends said.
Brooklyn Center forms crisis team in wake of protests to Daunte Wright shooting
In the wake of ongoing protests following the police shooting of Daunte Wright, Brooklyn Center city leaders announced the creation of the Brooklyn Center Community Crisis Team to promote peaceful protests and establish connections with community members.
Derek Chauvin trial: Medical expert would rule Floyd's death 'undetermined,' not homicide
The defense called their own medical expert to the witness stand Wednesday to testify in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd's girlfriend was Daunte Wright's teacher, family says
Daunte Wright’s aunt said during an emotional press conference that George Floyd’s former girlfriend once taught her nephew at a high school in Minneapolis.
Demonstrators return to Brooklyn Center Police Department for 3rd night
Demonstrators gathered at the Brooklyn Center Police Department for a third straight night Tuesday after the police shooting death of Daunte Wright. A total of 79 people were arrested for charges ranging from inciting a riot to unlawful assembly, according to law enforcement.
Law enforcement expert says Daunte Wright shooting puts added strain on civilian-police relations
Veteran Minnesota Police Officer Kim Potter and her police chief resigned Tuesday in the wake of protests over her deadly encounter with 20-year-old Daunte Wright on Sunday. According to her chief, Tim Gannon, Potter meant to grab her Taser--not her gun--as Wright reportedly resisted arrest during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center.
Derek Chauvin trial: State rests its case, defense calls first witnesses
The defense began calling witnesses Tuesday as the trial of Derek Chauvin continues.
34 arrests made Monday night after protest outside Brooklyn Center Police Department
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department Monday night, flouting the county’s 7 p.m. curfew to demand justice after the police shooting death of a 20-year-old Sunday.