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The Legacy of George Floyd
Death of George Floyd
Former officer Kueng sentenced to 3 1/2 years for role in George Floyd's death
Kueng pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting manslaughter just as his criminal trial was due to begin in October.
Death of George Floyd
Ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin sentenced to 21 years in prison on federal charges
In December, Chauvin pleaded guilty to the federal charges that he violated George Floyd's civil rights.
Death of George Floyd
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.
Death of George Floyd
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.
Death of George Floyd
Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for the murder of George Floyd
The sentence is a 10-year upward departure from the presumptive sentence of 12.5 years under Minnesota guidelines.
Death of George Floyd
Judge rejects Chauvin request for new trial in Floyd death
Derek Chauvin will be sentenced for George Floyd's murder at 1:30 p.m. Friday. A few hours before, the judge ruled that should not get a new trial.
Death of George Floyd
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced Friday in murder of George Floyd
The prosecution has asked for a 30-year sentence for the former Minneapolis police officer, and the defense asked for a lesser sentence or even probation.
Death of George Floyd
Chauvin to be sentenced Friday in George Floyd's murder
Chauvin’s attorney filed a motion seeking a lesser sentence – even as low as probation – while prosecutors filed a motion seeking a 30-year sentence.
Death of George Floyd
Trial postponed for three former Minneapolis officers charged in George Floyd's death
Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were set to go on trial on August 23, but the proceedings have been delayed until March 7, 2022.
Death of George Floyd
Grand jury indicts 4 former officers involved in George Floyd death
The federal charges against Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao were revealed after indictments were unsealed Friday.
Death of George Floyd
Derek Chauvin's defense attorney files motions to throw out guilty verdict, seeks new trial
Attorney Eric Nelson is claiming prosecutorial and jury misconduct in the former MPD officer's trial in the death of George Floyd.
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