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Dept. of Human Rights releases investigation into MPD, city of Minneapolis

Dept. of Human Rights releases investigation into MPD, city of Minneapolis

Death of George Floyd

Dept. of Human Rights releases investigation into MPD, city of Minneapolis

Death of George Floyd

3 former Minneapolis cops found guilty of violating George Floyd's civil rights

A federal jury found three ex-Minneapolis officers guilty on all civil rights charges related to the death of George Floyd in May 2020.
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Jurors resume deliberations in federal trial of ex-officers

The 12-person panel worked for about seven hours Wednesday, but did not deliver a verdict.
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First day of jury deliberations wrap up with no verdict

Closing arguments wrapped up Tuesday, and jurors received instructions from Judge Paul Magnuson on Wednesday.
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Defense rests after ex-officer Lane's testimony in federal trial

Lane, the third of three ex-Minneapolis officers to testify, said he suggested rolling Floyd onto his side when Derek Chauvin had his knee on Floyd's neck.
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Federal trial for ex-Minneapolis officers resumes Monday

Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights the day he was murdered.
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Federal trial for ex-MPD officers postponed after positive COVID test

The court will be in recess until next Monday after Judge Paul Magnuson revealed one of the defendants in the case tested positive for COVID-19.
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After opening statements, first witness called in federal trial of 3 ex-MPD officers

J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are charged with depriving George Floyd of his constitutional rights while acting under government authority.
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After opening statements, first witness called in federal trial of 3 ex-MPD officers

J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are charged with depriving George Floyd of his constitutional rights while acting under government authority.
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Jury seated in federal trial of three former Minneapolis officers

J Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are all charged with violating the rights of George Floyd on the day he was killed in May 2020.
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Derek Chauvin expected to change plea in federal civil rights case in murder of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin and three other former officers had pleaded "not guilty" to the federal charges, which allege they violated George Floyd's civil rights.
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Former Minneapolis police officers plead not guilty to federal civil rights charges in George Floyd's death

Four former Minneapolis police officers are facing federal charges alleging they violated George Floyd's civil rights when he was killed in May 2020.