1 plea, 1 alternate approach avert trial over Floyd’s death
October 24, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Another long and painful trial over the killing of George Floyd was averted on Monday after one former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty to manslaughter and another agreed to take a more uncommon approach and let a judge decide his fate based on the evidence in the case.
Key players in trial of ex-cops charged in Floyd’s killing
October 23, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death. J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thou are both charged with aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.
2 cops head to trial for aiding George Floyd’s killing
October 23, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death are heading to trial on state aiding and abetting counts, the third and likely final criminal proceeding in a killing that mobilized protesters worldwide against racial injustice in policing.
State, cops seek to bar evidence in trial over Floyd killing
October 5, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors and defense attorneys for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd have filed more than 100 motions to limit testimony or evidence at trial — with many requests relying heavily on what happened at the previous two trials in Floyd’s death.
2 guilty of violating Floyd’s rights to begin federal term
October 3, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two of the four former Minneapolis police officers who were convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights during the May 2020 restraint that killed him are scheduled to begin serving their federal sentences Tuesday.
2 ex-cops charged in George Floyd killing reject plea deals
August 15, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing told a judge Monday that they have rejected plea deals that would have resulted in three-year sentences, setting the stage for trial in October.
Monday hearing set for 2 ex-cops in George Floyd’s killing
August 11, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge scheduled a hearing for Monday on the “status of plea negotiations” for the two remaining officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing of George Floyd, with the hearing coming after the judge's window for accepting any deal appears to have closed.
Floyd family, others see inequality in penalties for ex-cops
July 29, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers went before a federal judge during the last week to be sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, and for each man, U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson handed out penalties well below what prosecutors sought and below federal guidelines.
Ex-cops Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating Floyd’s rights
July 27, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced two former Minneapolis police officers who were convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights to lighter terms than recommended in sentencing guidelines, calling one “truly a rookie officer” and describing the other as “a good police officer, father and husband.”
Ruling may mean less time for 2 who violated Floyd’s rights
July 22, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge on Friday sided with two former Minneapolis police officers who were convicted of violating George Floyd's civil rights, ruling that the guidelines for their sentences will be calculated in a way that could mean substantially less prison time for them.
Lane, ex-cop convicted in Floyd killing, set to be sentenced
July 18, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer who is one of four ex-officers convicted of violating George Floyd's civil rights is scheduled to be sentenced this week.
EXPLAINER: What’s next for 3 other ex-cops in Floyd’s death
July 8, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Now that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to federal prison, attention turns to the fates of three fellow ex-cops who are still working their way through a complicated web of state and federal court proceedings arising from the killing of George Floyd.
Prosecutors seek prison for 3 ex-cops in Floyd killing
June 29, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors asked a judge Wednesday to sentence one of the four former Minneapolis police officers convicted of civil rights violations in George Floyd's killing to as many as 6 1/2 years in prison but to impose significantly stiffer yet unspecified sentences on two others.
Judge resets trial to Oct. 24 for 2 ex-cops in Floyd killing
June 21, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge on Tuesday rescheduled the state trial for two former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd’s killing to Oct.
Judge to hear requests to reset trial for 2 in Floyd killing
June 20, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota prosecutors and a defense attorney for one of two former Minneapolis police officers who still face a state trial in George Floyd’s killing have made dueling requests for a new trial date, with the state hoping to have a trial as soon as this summer, while a defense lawyer wants to push it to next spring.
Judge delays trial of 2 ex-cops in Floyd killing until 2023
June 6, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The judge overseeing the remaining case against two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing ordered Monday that the trial be delayed until January in hopes that some additional time will improve prospects for a fair trial.
Ex-Minneapolis officer pleads guilty in George Floyd killing
May 18, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd, admitting that he intentionally helped restrain the Black man in a way that created an unreasonable risk and caused his death.
Trial of 3 ex-officers in Floyd death won’t be livestreamed
April 26, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has ruled that the trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting George Floyd’s killing will not be livestreamed.
Plea deal rejected by 3 ex-officers in George Floyd’s death
April 12, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors revealed Monday evening that they offered plea deals to three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd, but said at a hearing that the defendants rejected them.
For 3 more officers at Floyd killing, jury says: Guilty
February 25, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The three Minneapolis police officers alongside Derek Chauvin at the scene of George Floyd's killing offered a variety of reasons why they weren't to blame: Inexperience. Bad training.
3 ex-cops convicted of rights violations in Floyd killing
February 25, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers were convicted Thursday of violating George Floyd’s civil rights, as a federal jury rejected their arguments that inexperience, improper training or the distraction of shouting bystanders excused them from failing to prevent Floyd’s killing.
Jury ends 1st day, no verdict for 3 cops in Floyd killing
February 24, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A jury wrapped up its first day of deliberations Wednesday without a verdict in the federal trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights when he was pinned to the ground for 9 1/2 minutes as fellow Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into his neck.
Judge seals juror names in 3 cops’ trial over Floyd killing
February 23, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The judge overseeing the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights ordered Wednesday that the names of the jurors be sealed for at least 10 years.
EXPLAINER: `Willfulness’ key to 2nd trial over Floyd killing
February 23, 2022 GMTProsecutors in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers accused in George Floyd’s killing needed to convince jurors that the officers “willfully” deprived Floyd of his civil rights.
Prosecutor: 3 cops in Floyd killing ‘chose to do nothing’
February 23, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights “chose to do nothing” as a fellow officer squeezed the life out of Floyd, a prosecutor said in her closing argument Tuesday.
Prosecutors question officer in Floyd killing about training
February 18, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s killing testified Thursday that he didn't act on another officer's suggestion to roll Floyd on his side after he stopped breathing, didn't ask Officer Derek Chauvin to check for a neck pulse and didn't try to get Chauvin off Floyd's neck.
Officer charged in Floyd killing says he deferred to Chauvin
February 17, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s killing testified Wednesday that he deferred to Derek Chauvin because he was his senior officer and that’s what he had been trained to do.
Officer says he assumed fellow cops were caring for Floyd
February 15, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's killing testified Tuesday that he was relying on his fellow officers to care for Floyd’s medical needs while he controlled onlookers as police tried to arrest the Black man.
2 cops plan to testify about Floyd killing; prosecutors rest
February 15, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Federal prosecutors rested their case Monday against three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights, setting the stage for two of the officers to soon take the stand as part of their defense.
In 2nd Floyd killing trial, judge seeks speed, not emotion
February 12, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — When a witness to George Floyd's killing choked up while testifying during the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers, U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson quickly stepped in, granting a defense attorney's request for a sidebar that defused the moment.
Teen bystander: Knew instantly Floyd was `in distress’
February 11, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A woman who was 17 when she came upon Minneapolis police pinning George Floyd to the street testified Friday at a federal trial for three officers that she knew instantly the Black man was “in distress," as he screamed in pain and shouted that he couldn't breathe.
Lieutenant: Officers should have intervened in Floyd killing
February 10, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers on trial for violating George Floyd's civil rights should have intervened to stop fellow Officer Derek Chauvin when he had his knee on the Black man's neck, the head of the Minneapolis Police Department’s homicide unit testified Thursday.
Police medical trainer faults officers in Floyd’s killing
February 8, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minneapolis police officer who oversaw medical training for two of the three former officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights testified Tuesday that the officers failed to follow their training to do everything they could to prevent his death.
Trial of 3 cops in Floyd killing delayed by COVID diagnosis
February 2, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s rights was abruptly suspended Wednesday after one defendant tested positive for COVID-19.
Medical examiner: No pressure on Floyd autopsy report
February 1, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The chief medical examiner who deemed George Floyd's death a homicide testified Tuesday that nobody pressured him to include anything in his autopsy report, as defense attorneys at the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating Floyd’s civil rights raised questions about how Floyd died.
Attorneys for 3 cops in Floyd killing question training
January 31, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Defense attorneys at the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights questioned a top officer Monday about the department's training on restraints and an officer's duty to intervene, as well as a culture that they say teaches new officers to not question their superiors.
Defense: 3 officers at Floyd killing not trained adequately
January 29, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An attorney for one of the three former Minneapolis police officers on trial for allegedly violating George Floyd’s civil rights suggested Friday that the department’s training is inadequate when it comes to intervening when a colleague is using excessive force and that new recruits are told to obey their senior officers.
Witness: 3 officers at Floyd killing had duty to intervene
January 27, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three officers on trial for allegedly violating George Floyd’s civil rights would have been trained to use the least amount of force necessary and had a duty to intervene against inappropriate force, the commander of the Minneapolis police training division at the time of Floyd’s killing testified Thursday.
Firefighter says she urged officers to let her help Floyd
January 26, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minneapolis firefighter who witnessed police officers holding George Floyd facedown on a city street testified Wednesday that the three officers on federal trial for allegedly violating Floyd's civil rights ignored her pleas to help administer medical aid to the unresponsive Black man.
EXPLAINER: Who are 3 officers on trial in Floyd’s killing?
January 25, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers on trial on federal civil rights charges in the killing of George Floyd aren’t as familiar to most people as Derek Chauvin, a fellow officer who was convicted of murder last spring.