George Floyd arrest: How two views of the onlookers are being portrayed
3 years, 11 months ago

George Floyd arrest: How two views of the onlookers are being portrayed

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy To the prosecution, the witnesses who watched George Floyd’s body go still were regular people — a firefighter, a mixed martial arts fighter, a high school student and her 9-year-old cousin in a T-shirt emblazoned with the word “Love” — going about their daily lives when they happened upon the ghastly scene of an officer kneeling on a man’s neck. “You’re going to see these bystanders, a veritable bouquet of humanity.” But the same people are being portrayed as unruly, angry, even threatening by Eric Nelson the attorney for Derek Chauvin the former Minneapolis officer charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd's death. Nelson has told the jury about the hostility the officers faced, how they were distracted and perhaps frightened by people at the scene — repeatedly describing the bystanders as a “crowd,” and calling the neighborhood a “high crime area.” “As the crowd grew in size, seemingly so too did their anger,” Nelson said in his opening statement on Monday. As Nelson cross-examined Donald Williams, a former wrestler and a mixed martial arts fighter who has also worked security, he peppered his questions with the word “crowd": “Have you ever had to deal with a crowd of people?” “Have you ever had to deal with a crowd of people that was upset?"

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Washington officers on trial in deadly arrest of Manny Ellis, a case reminiscent of George Floyd
1 year, 5 months ago

Washington officers on trial in deadly arrest of Manny Ellis, a case reminiscent of George Floyd

Associated Press  

TACOMA, Wash. — Police wrestle the unarmed Black man to the sidewalk. This is the story of Manuel Ellis, who died, hogtied and handcuffed by three Tacoma officers, nearly three months before Floyd’s death would spark an international outcry against police brutality. Still, the trial of the officers charged in Ellis’ case is another example of video footage of a …

Former Minneapolis cop gets the final sentence in the police killing of George Floyd
1 year, 7 months ago

Former Minneapolis cop gets the final sentence in the police killing of George Floyd

NPR  

Former Minneapolis cop gets the final sentence in the police killing of George Floyd A former Minneapolis police officer receives the final sentence in the 2020 police killing of George Floyd. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: More than three years after the murder of George Floyd, a judge in Minneapolis has handed down the final sentence in the cases involving the …

6 key points from the scathing report on Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s killing
1 year, 9 months ago

6 key points from the scathing report on Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s killing

Associated Press  

The Justice Department on Friday issued a scathing assessment of Minneapolis police, alleging that racial discrimination and excessive force went unchecked before George Floyd’s killing because of inadequate oversight and an unwieldy process for investigating complaints. In 2017, for example, an officer fatally shot Justine Ruszczyk Damond, an unarmed white Australian-born woman who “spooked” him when she approached his squad …

George Floyd’s killing capped years of violence, discrimination by Minneapolis police, DOJ says
1 year, 9 months ago

George Floyd’s killing capped years of violence, discrimination by Minneapolis police, DOJ says

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Justice Department on Friday issued a withering critique of Minneapolis police, alleging that they systematically discriminated against racial minorities, violated constitutional rights and disregarded the safety of people in custody for years before George Floyd was killed. The investigation found that Minneapolis officers used excessive force, including “unjustified deadly force,” and violated the rights of people engaged …

George Floyd’s killing capped years of violence, discrimination by Minneapolis police, Justice Dept. says
1 year, 9 months ago

George Floyd’s killing capped years of violence, discrimination by Minneapolis police, Justice Dept. says

LA Times  

The Department of Justice, headed by Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland, concluded that systemic problems in the Minneapolis Police Department “made what happened to George Floyd possible.” The Justice Department on Friday issued a withering critique of Minneapolis police, alleging that they systematically discriminated against racial minorities, often violated constitutional rights and disregarded the safety of people in custody for years …

‘Systemic problems’ at Minneapolis Police Dept. led to George Floyd’s murder, Justice Department says
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Systemic problems’ at Minneapolis Police Dept. led to George Floyd’s murder, Justice Department says

CNN  

CNN — Three years after George Floyd was murdered by then-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, the Justice Department issued a blistering report Friday of the city’s police department, detailing racial discrimination, excessive and unlawful use of force, First Amendment violations and a lack of accountability for officers. “MPD used force to punish people who made officers angry or criticized the …

Man who witnessed George Floyd murder by police suing Minneapolis over officers’ actions
1 year, 10 months ago

Man who witnessed George Floyd murder by police suing Minneapolis over officers’ actions

Associated Press  

One of the most vocal bystanders as a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd three years ago is suing the city, alleging he was assaulted and suffered emotional distress as he witnessed the handcuffed Black man beg for his life, go limp and stop breathing. The lawsuit also alleges that Chauvin and another now-former officer, Tou Thao, taunted Floyd, Williams …

US policeman who held back crowd convicted in George Floyd murder
1 year, 10 months ago

US policeman who held back crowd convicted in George Floyd murder

Hindustan Times  

The last of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd has been found guilty of manslaughter. This photo shows Tou Thao, a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd. Tou Thao, who held back onlookers as three other officers pinned the 46-year-old Black man to the …

Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing
1 year, 10 months ago

Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — A former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd has been convicted of aiding and abetting manslaughter. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who led the prosecution team, said Thao’s conviction “brings one more measure of accountability in the tragic death of George Floyd” while calling on Congress to enact a …

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing
1 year, 10 months ago

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing

LA Times  

Tou Thao, a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders as his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd, has been convicted of aiding and abetting manslaughter. Tou Thao, who already had been convicted in federal court of violating Floyd’s civil rights, was the last of four former officers facing judgment in state court in Floyd’s killing. He said it …

Fate of last ex-cop charged in Floyd murder lies with judge
2 years, 1 month ago

Fate of last ex-cop charged in Floyd murder lies with judge

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The attorney for a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd said in court filings Tuesday that his client is innocent of criminal wrongdoing and should be acquitted on state charges of aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter. But Thao asked Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill to decide, based …

Fate of last ex-cop charged in Floyd murder lies with judge
2 years, 1 month ago

Fate of last ex-cop charged in Floyd murder lies with judge

The Independent  

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Key players in trial of ex-cops charged in Floyd's killing
2 years, 4 months ago

Key players in trial of ex-cops charged in Floyd's killing

The Independent  

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City where George Floyd was killed struggles to recruit cops
2 years, 5 months ago

City where George Floyd was killed struggles to recruit cops

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Inside the Minneapolis Police Academy’s sprawling campus on the city’s north side, six people sat soberly and listened to a handful of officers and city officials make their pitch about joining an understaffed department that is synonymous with the murder of George Floyd. “Our city needs more police officers,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in August, while presenting …

Former police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing
2 years, 10 months ago

Former police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing

LA Times  

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. Lane and two other former officers, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, have already been …

For 3 more officers at Floyd killing, jury says: Guilty
3 years ago

For 3 more officers at Floyd killing, jury says: Guilty

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — 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. A federal jury swept them all aside Thursday, emerging from two days of deliberations that followed a month of testimony to convict Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane …

For 3 more officers at Floyd killing, jury says: Guilty
3 years ago

For 3 more officers at Floyd killing, jury says: Guilty

The Independent  

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3 ex-cops convicted of rights violations in Floyd killing
3 years ago

3 ex-cops convicted of rights violations in Floyd killing

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — 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. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were convicted of depriving Floyd of his right to …

United States jury finds three ex-cops involved in George Floyd's death guilty
3 years ago

United States jury finds three ex-cops involved in George Floyd's death guilty

India TV News  

Highlights At least 3 former police officers of Minneapolis were found guilty by a federal jury on Feb 24 They were found accused of violating civil rights of George Floyd Jury found that Thomas Lane, J Alexander Kueng, and Tou Thao all deprived Floyd of his right to care At least three former police officers of Minneapolis, the US state …

George Floyd: Three officers found guilty on all charges of violating Black man’s civil rights
3 years ago

George Floyd: Three officers found guilty on all charges of violating Black man’s civil rights

The Independent  

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George Floyd death: 3 former Minneapolis police officers found guilty of violating his civil rights
3 years ago

George Floyd death: 3 former Minneapolis police officers found guilty of violating his civil rights

CNN  

St. Paul, Minnesota CNN — Former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights by a federal jury in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday. They added that the verdicts should serve as an example of why police departments “should expand and prioritize instruction on an officer’s duty to …

Prosecutor: 3 cops in Floyd killing ‘chose to do nothing’
3 years ago

Prosecutor: 3 cops in Floyd killing ‘chose to do nothing’

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — 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. Kueng casually picked gravel from a police SUV’s tire as Chauvin “mocked George Floyd’s pleas by saying it took a heck of …

Prosecutor: Officers ‘chose to do nothing’ as George Floyd died
3 years, 1 month ago

Prosecutor: Officers ‘chose to do nothing’ as George Floyd died

Al Jazeera  

The defence says Floyd’s death was a tragedy but that does not make it a crime. Three police officers sat by and “chose to do nothing” when their colleague knelt on George Floyd’s neck leading to his death in Minneapolis, Minnesota in May 2020, a United States federal prosecutor said during closing arguments in their trial. All three pleaded not …

Three former cops in George Floyd killing ‘chose to do nothing,’ prosecutor says
3 years, 1 month ago

Three former cops in George Floyd killing ‘chose to do nothing,’ prosecutor says

LA Times  

Then-Police Officers Thomas Lane, left, and J. Alexander Kueng escort George Floyd, center, to a police vehicle in Minneapolis in this still from a May 25, 2020, video. Lane, Kueng and fellow former Officer Tou Thao are on trial on charges of violating Floyd’s civil rights by failing to act as then-Officer Derek Chauvin killed him. Three former Minneapolis police …

Defense rests in federal trial in George Floyd’s killing
3 years, 1 month ago

Defense rests in federal trial in George Floyd’s killing

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The defense attorney for the third former Minneapolis officer charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights as Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck rested his case Monday, after the officer testified that he didn’t realize how dire Floyd’s condition was until paramedics turned him over. Lane said officers at one point considered using a …

Officers' trial in Floyd killing enters possible final week
3 years, 1 month ago

Officers' trial in Floyd killing enters possible final week

The Independent  

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George Floyd death: Three former officers involved in Floyd’s death have all testified at their federal civil rights trial. Here’s what they said
3 years, 1 month ago

George Floyd death: Three former officers involved in Floyd’s death have all testified at their federal civil rights trial. Here’s what they said

CNN  

CNN — Defense attorneys rested their case Monday in the federal civil rights trial of three former officers involved in George Floyd’s death. Left to right: J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, Tou Thao All three former officers will face a state trial later this year on charges of aiding and abetting in Floyd’s murder. “He started shaking very violently.” In …

Tou Thao: Officer snaps when asked why he didn’t try to stop Derek Chauvin killing George Floyd
3 years, 1 month ago

Tou Thao: Officer snaps when asked why he didn’t try to stop Derek Chauvin killing George Floyd

The Independent  

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Officer in Floyd killing says his role was crowd control
3 years, 1 month ago

Officer in Floyd killing says his role was crowd control

The Independent  

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George Floyd killing: Second officer testifies in federal trial
3 years, 1 month ago

George Floyd killing: Second officer testifies in federal trial

Al Jazeera  

Three former Minneapolis police officers are accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights in May 2020 killing. One of three Minneapolis police officers charged with federal civil rights violations in George Floyd’s killing, which triggered global protests and a re-examination of racism and policing in the United States, took the stand on Wednesday at their trial. Under cross-examination by prosecutor …

Officer says he assumed fellow cops were caring for Floyd
3 years, 1 month ago

Officer says he assumed fellow cops were caring for Floyd

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — 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. Tou Thao is one of three former officers charged in federal court with violating Floyd’s constitutional rights when …

2 cops plan to testify about Floyd killing; prosecutors rest
3 years, 1 month ago

2 cops plan to testify about Floyd killing; prosecutors rest

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — 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. The prosecution rested its case after nearly three weeks of testimony from doctors, police officers and bystanders, including the …

Former Minneapolis officer says he assumed fellow cops were caring for George Floyd
3 years, 1 month ago

Former Minneapolis officer says he assumed fellow cops were caring for George Floyd

LA Times  

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. Tou Thao is one of three former officers charged in federal court with violating Floyd’s constitutional rights when Officer Derek Chauvin pressed …

Lung expert: Officers could have saved George Floyd’s life
3 years, 1 month ago

Lung expert: Officers could have saved George Floyd’s life

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — George Floyd could have been saved if Minneapolis police officers had moved him into a position to breathe more easily, and his chances of survival “doubled or tripled” if they had performed CPR as soon as his heart stopped, a lung specialist testified Monday at the trial of three former officers charged with violating Floyd’s civil …

George Floyd: Federal trial put on hold after former officer tests positive for Covid
3 years, 1 month ago

George Floyd: Federal trial put on hold after former officer tests positive for Covid

The Independent  

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Attorneys for 3 cops in Floyd killing question training
3 years, 1 month ago

Attorneys for 3 cops in Floyd killing question training

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — 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. Federal prosecutors say former Officers …

Defense: 3 officers at Floyd killing not trained adequately
3 years, 1 month ago

Defense: 3 officers at Floyd killing not trained adequately

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — 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. Federal prosecutors say former Officers …

Witness at officers’ trial says he believed Floyd would die
3 years, 1 month ago

Witness at officers’ trial says he believed Floyd would die

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A bystander who feared George Floyd would die under the knee of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin wept on the stand Tuesday at the federal civil rights trial of three other officers, as prosecutors attempted to show that even people without medical training knew Floyd needed help. Former Officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and …

George Floyd trial: 911 dispatcher ‘took it upon herself’ to call sergeant because arrest was ‘wrong’
3 years, 1 month ago

George Floyd trial: 911 dispatcher ‘took it upon herself’ to call sergeant because arrest was ‘wrong’

The Independent  

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George Floyd: Prosecutors To Show Cops Violated Victim's Rights
3 years, 1 month ago

George Floyd: Prosecutors To Show Cops Violated Victim's Rights

News 18  

Witness testimony will get underway in earnest Tuesday at the federal civil rights trial of three former Minneapolis police officers accused of failing to intervene as fellow Officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd by pressing his knee into the Black man’s neck as he lay facedown, handcuffed and gasping for air. Prosecutors and defense attorneys spent most of Monday laying …

EXPLAINER: Who are 3 officers on trial in Floyd’s killing?
3 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Who are 3 officers on trial in Floyd’s killing?

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — 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. Defense attorneys for Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao used parts of their opening statements Monday to humanize the …

Three officers ‘watched as George Floyd died a slow and agonising death’, says prosecutor in opening statement
3 years, 1 month ago

Three officers ‘watched as George Floyd died a slow and agonising death’, says prosecutor in opening statement

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three former police officers …

George Floyd officers trial: Defence says Derek Chauvin ‘called all of the shots’ in Black man’s killing
3 years, 1 month ago

George Floyd officers trial: Defence says Derek Chauvin ‘called all of the shots’ in Black man’s killing

The Independent  

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George Floyd death: Civil rights trial opens for accused ex-cops
3 years, 1 month ago

George Floyd death: Civil rights trial opens for accused ex-cops

Al Jazeera  

Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights did nothing to intervene as fellow officer Derek Chauvin pinned the Black man’s neck to the street, a prosecutor told jurors on Monday, as the ex-officers’ federal trial began. She said video captured how Kueng at times seemed more preoccupied with some gravel lodged in the tire of …

Timeline of events since George Floyd’s arrest and death
3 years, 2 months ago

Timeline of events since George Floyd’s arrest and death

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — A timeline of key events that began with George Floyd’s arrest on May 25, 2020, by four police officers in Minneapolis: May 25, 2020 — Minneapolis police officers respond to a call shortly after 8 p.m. about a possible counterfeit $20 bill being used at a corner grocery and encounter a Black man, later identified as George Floyd, …

Status hearing set for 3 cops charged in Floyd's death
3 years, 2 months ago

Status hearing set for 3 cops charged in Floyd's death

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating …

Police officer convicted of George Floyd murder appeals ruling
3 years, 5 months ago

Police officer convicted of George Floyd murder appeals ruling

Al Jazeera  

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has filed an intent to appeal with the Minnesota state appellate court in his murder conviction for the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man whose death in May 2020 sparked protests across the United States. Chauvin also listed alleged issues with the trial itself, including the addition of the third-degree murder charge …

Four ex-cops accused in George Floyd’s death plead not guilty
3 years, 6 months ago

Four ex-cops accused in George Floyd’s death plead not guilty

Al Jazeera  

During his arrest, Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe as officers pinned him to the street. Four former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights pleaded not guilty to the federal charges against them. The federal indictment alleges Chauvin violated Floyd’s right to be free from unreasonable seizure and unreasonable force by a police officer. Kueng, …

Key events since George Floyd’s arrest and death
3 years, 8 months ago

Key events since George Floyd’s arrest and death

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — A timeline of key events that began with George Floyd’s arrest on May 25, 2020, by four police officers in Minneapolis: May 25, 2020 — Minneapolis police officers respond to a call shortly after 8 p.m. about a possible counterfeit $20 bill being used at a corner grocery and encounter a Black man, later identified as George Floyd, …

Black Lives Matter: Cop who killed George Floyd gets 22.5 years in prison
3 years, 8 months ago

Black Lives Matter: Cop who killed George Floyd gets 22.5 years in prison

India Today  

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, whose dying gasps under Chauvin’s knee led to the biggest outcry against racial injustice in the US in generations. COURTROOM PROCEEDINGS Former police officer Derek Chauvin broke his long courtroom silence Friday as he faced sentencing for the murder of …

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