Chauvin trial: Defense set to start presenting its … The defense for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death was set to start presenting its case Tuesday.
Twins, Wolves, Wild postpone games following police … MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In the raw aftermath of another killing of a Black man by police in Minnesota, there was no place for pro sports in the Twin Cities on Monday. The Minnesota Twins, Wild and Timberwolves all postponed their games a day after the shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright following a traffic stop in […]
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Prosecution’s case against ex-cop in Floyd death … The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd ‘s death enters its third week Monday, with the state nearing the end of a case built on searing witness accounts, official rejections of the neck restraint and expert testimony attributing Floyd’s death to a lack of oxygen.
Police: Minnesota officer meant to draw Taser, not … Mourners have gathered in a Minnesota city where a man was shot by a police officer during a traffic stop, then crashed and later died.
Chauvin trial: Medical examiner testimony expected … Testimony continues Friday in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged in the death of George Floyd, a day after three medical experts took the stand saying Floyd was killed by police pinning him to the ground, not a drug overdose.
Chauvin trial: What to know heading into Day 9 More witnesses are expected to take the stand Thursday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged with the murder of George Floyd, a day after the jury heard testimony from several investigators who handled evidence in the case, a national use-of-force expert and the defense questioned Floyd’s drug use.
Chauvin trial: Cop was trained to avoid neck pressure, … Prosecutors in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial called more expert witnesses Tuesday, including police officials who testified in regards to police de-escalation and use-of-force training.
Chauvin trial: Expert testimony to resume Wednesday The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will resume Wednesday with expert testimony continuing from Los Angeles Police Sgt. Jody Stiger.
Police official: Chauvin trained to avoid neck pressure MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis police are taught to restrain combative suspects with a knee on their back or shoulders if necessary but are told to “stay away from the neck when possible,” a department use-of-force instructor testified Tuesday at former Officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial. Lt. Johnny Mercil became the latest member of the Minneapolis […]
Police chief: Kneeling on Floyd’s neck violated policy MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis police chief testified Monday that now-fired Officer Derek Chauvin violated departmental policy in pinning his knee on George Floyd’s neck and keeping him down after Floyd had stopped resisting and was in distress. Continuing to kneel on Floyd’s neck once he was handcuffed behind his back and lying on his stomach was […]
