Minnesota

2 officers involved in George Floyd death were rookies, attorney says 1 was on his 4th day

June 4, 2020 4:24pm MST

One of the police officers arrested and charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd was on his fourth day on the job when the incident occurred. 

‘Do not cooperate with evil — protest against evil’: Attorney Ben Crump speaks at George Floyd memorial

June 4, 2020 4:01pm MST

The attorney for the Floyd family delivered his remarks during the June 4 memorial.

George Floyd's Minneapolis memorial service: Family shares stories, Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy

June 4, 2020 3:50pm MST

Friends, family and much of the community said goodbye to George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, the first of three memorial services for Floyd before his funeral in Houston next week. 

Councilmembers vow to 'dismantle' Minneapolis Police Department, emergency meeting set

June 4, 2020 2:58pm MST

The Minneapolis City Council has set an emergency meeting for Friday as councilmembers say the city will "dismantle" the Minneapolis Police Department in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

‘Get your knee off our necks’: Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy for George Floyd

June 4, 2020 2:54pm MST

The civil rights activist called for all Americans to continue the fight for racial equality that began hundreds of years ago. 

Petition to change Chicago Ave. to 'Floyd Ave.' in Minneapolis signed by more than 5,000

June 4, 2020 1:42pm MST

A petition to rename Minneapolis’s Chicago Avenue to Floyd Avenue in honor of George Floyd has gained more than 5,000 signatures Thursday afternoon.

George Floyd memorial service capped off by 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence

June 4, 2020 1:29pm MST

An 8-minute, 46-second moment of silence capped off George Floyd’s Minneapolis memorial service Thursday, representing the amount of time he was held down by police.

Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death

June 4, 2020 1:04pm MST

Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.

George Floyd memorial service: List of speakers, order of service

June 4, 2020 9:04am MST

The first of three memorial services for George Floyd will take place in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon. 

Cop in George Floyd case got medals for valor and drew complaints

June 4, 2020 8:32am MST

The Minneapolis police officer who used his knee to pin down George Floyd’s neck before his death was the most experienced of the four officers involved in the arrest, with a record that included medals for bravery and 17 complaints against him, including one for pulling a woman out of her car during a speeding stop.

Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest

June 3, 2020 7:42pm MST

UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades. 

Family of George Floyd 'deeply gratified' by news of additional charges

June 3, 2020 6:17pm MST

Officials announced Wednesday that former officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with both third and second-degree murder, and the other officers involved in George Floyd's arrest have been charged. The attorney for Floyd's family called this "a bittersweet moment."

3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded

June 3, 2020 5:40pm MST

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has upgraded the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and filed charges against the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death.

What to expect in the George Floyd murder case as prosecutors ask for patience

June 3, 2020 2:49pm MST

After charges were filed against all four officers involved in the death of George Floyd Wednesday, a recent case against former Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor could provide clues as to what is next in the cases against Derek Chauvin and three other officers.

'I want justice for him': Mother of George Floyd's daughter speaks out

June 3, 2020 2:32pm MST

The mother of George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter spoke out Tuesday, calling for justice after his death in Minneapolis police custody.

Gov. Walz makes unannounced visit to George Floyd memorial in Minneapolis

June 3, 2020 1:36pm MST

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made an unannounced visit to the memorial for George Floyd in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, his first time seeing the site where Floyd died.

Family of George Floyd visits site of his death, memorial in Minneapolis

June 3, 2020 11:27am MST

The family of George Floyd visited Minneapolis Wednesday to see the intersection where he was pinned to the ground by police. Family members - including Floyd's son, Quincy - were accompanied by their lawyer, Benjamin Crump, as they saw for the first time the memorial that has been set up at 38th and Chicago Avenue.

George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter: 'Daddy changed the world'

June 3, 2020 9:14am MST

Gianna Floyd, the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd, said her dad changed the world.

Floyd family attorney predicts three other Minneapolis police officers will be charged by next week

June 3, 2020 8:21am MST

Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter but the other officers involved in the incident have not had charges brought against them – something Crump suggested he had been told would soon change.

Minnesota Dept. of Human Rights launches civil rights investigation into Minneapolis Police Department

June 2, 2020 8:29pm MST

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights launched a civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department after the death of George Floyd.