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Court Says Former Officer Who Kneeled On George Floyd’s Neck To Stand Trial Alone

By NPR News January 12, 2021

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was captured on cellphone video kneeling on George Floyd's neck for several minutes, still faces a higher charge of second-degree murder. Brommerich/AP

BY BRAKKTON BOOKER A Minnesota judge has ruled that the former Minneapolis police officer seen in cellphone video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck for several minutes last summer, will stand trial alone in March. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill ruled that the trial for Derek Chauvin, who is facing charges of second-degree murder and… Read More

Judge In George Floyd Case Allows Video Of Prior Arrest To Be Made Public

By NPR News October 16, 2020

A memorial stands where George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis on May 25 while in police custody. CREDIT: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

The prosecution had sought a 48-hour seal on court filings, which include a submission from the defense of footage of the 2019 encounter, in hopes of discussing what information to release. Continue Reading Judge In George Floyd Case Read More

Judge Says Former Minneapolis Officer Can Await Trial In George Floyd’s Murder Out Of State

By NPR News October 9, 2020

Malaysia Hammond places flowers at a memorial mural for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Sunday. Police brutality has sparked days of civil unrest. But the sparks have landed in a tinderbox built over decades of economic inequality, now exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

The former police officer charged with murder in the killing of George Floyd can leave Minnesota while he awaits trial. Floyd's family lawyer called it "an example of two justice systems in America." Continue Reading Read More

Body Camera Video From Minneapolis Police Offers New Details Of George Floyd’s Death

By NPR News August 14, 2020

Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin is seen struggling to force George Floyd into the back seat of a police SUV, in newly released body camera video recorded by officer Tou Thao. Both Chauvin and Thao were fired, along with two other officers involved in Floyd's death on Memorial Day. All four former officers are facing charges. Hennepin County/MPR/YouTube/Screenshot by NPR

In the police video, Tou Thao seems to get increasingly agitated as the crowd becomes more vocal, with onlookers repeatedly asking him why Floyd's vital signs weren't being checked. Continue Reading Body Camera Video From Read More

Family Of George Floyd, Whose Death Sparked Protests, Says Final Goodbye

By NPR News June 9, 2020

A woman stops to photograph a memorial Tuesday for Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston. CREDIT: Eric Gay/AP

George Floyd's death at the hands of police sparked protests around the world. His family's private service Tuesday follows public memorials that drew thousands of mourners. Continue Reading Family Of George Floyd, Whose Death Sparked Read More

Judge Sets $1 Million Bail For Derek Chauvin In George Floyd’s Death

By NPR News June 8, 2020

A facility worker brings a TV inside the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility on Monday in Minneapolis, part of preparations for the first court hearing for former police Officer Derek Chauvin. Kerem Yucel /AFP via Getty Images

In a handwritten note on the order for conditional release, the judge added a stipulation for Chauvin: "Do not work in law enforcement or security." Continue Reading Judge Sets $1 Million Bail For Derek Chauvin In George Floyd’s Read More

For One Immigrant Community, George Floyd’s Death Isn’t Just About Black And White

By NPR News June 4, 2020

Gaosong Heu talks about reactions in the Hmong community to the killing of George Floyd. Former police officer Tou Thao, a Hmong American, is seen on video of the killing running interference with the crowd and standing watch. His involvement has stirred a racial debate among Asian Americans.

The video shows a white police killings seen nationwide — but there's a third identifiable person: an Asian American officer seen running interference with the crowd and standing watch. He's now-former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao, a Hmong American — which is how you know this isn't "any" city. It's Minneapolis. Read More

Derek Chauvin And 3 Former Minneapolis Officers Face New Charges Over George Floyd’s Death

By NPR News June 3, 2020

All four former Minneapolis police officers now face criminal charges in the death of George Floyd. Attorney Ben Crump, left, escorts Floyd's son Quincy Mason, second from left, on Wednesday during a visit to the memorial where Floyd was arrested in Minneapolis.

Derek Chauvin now faces an additional charge of second-degree murder, and three other former Minneapolis police officers are accused of aiding and abetting murder. Continue Reading Derek Chauvin And 3 Former Minneapolis Read More

UPDATES: In Northwest And Nationwide, Peaceful Protests Of Police Action Mix With Violent Clashes

By NWPB News May 31, 2020

Protesters gather at the Spokane County Courthouse Sunday, May 31, 2020 as part of nationwide demonstrations in cities against police killings. The Spokane event started in the city's downtown Riverfront Park, with several thousand people marching peacefully in streets across the city's Monroe Street Bridge to the courthouse. CREDIT: Nick Deshais/N3

Spokane joined a list of cities across the Northwest and the nation on Sunday, with thousands of marchers protesting police treatment of black people and other groups, sparked most recently by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Read More

George Floyd’s Arresting Officer Charged With 3rd-Degree Murder, Manslaughter

By NPR News May 29, 2020

Flames rise from a liquor store and shops near the 3rd Police Precinct in Minneapolis on Thursday , during a protest over the death of George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer involved in George Floyd's death, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Continue Reading George Floyd’s Arresting Officer Charged With 3rd-Degree Murder, Read More

Investigation Into George Floyd’s Death A ‘Top Priority’ For Justice Department

By NPR News May 28, 2020

A woman leads a group of protesters in chants outside a police precinct on Wednesday in Minneapolis. The death of George Floyd, after video surfaced of an officer kneeling on his neck, has prompted protests nationwide.

The Justice Department says it has made the investigation into George Floyd's death "a top priority," after furor over a video depicting a white police officer kneeling on his neck spilled over into widespread protests for a second night. Read More

George Floyd’s Death Stokes Calls For Minneapolis Officers To Be Charged

By NPR News May 27, 2020

A makeshift memorial, seen Tuesday, has grown near where George Floyd died while in the custody of Minneapolis police. Mourners have brought flowers, signs and balloons to the site in Floyd's memory

Neither Floyd's family nor Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey appear satisfied by the firing of four officers after a video depicting an officer's knee on Floyd's neck inspired national outrage this week. Continue Reading George Floyd’s Read More

Why U.S. Cities Are Banning New Fast-Food Drive-Throughs

By NPR News October 11, 2019

More cities are passing legislation to ban the construction of drive-through windows in an attempt to curb emissions, reduce litter and improve pedestrian safety. The bans are also sometimes touted as a way to help fight obesity, but past studies suggest they don't have that effect. Tim Boyle/Getty Images

Most of the bans aim to curb emissions and protect pedestrians. The bans are also sometimes touted as a way to help fight obesity, but past studies suggest they don't have that effect. Continue Reading Why U.S. Cities Are Banning New Fast-Food Read More