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George Floyd Killer Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty To Federal Tax Evasion

Published: 03/19/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Shortly after Floyd's death, Chavin and his ex-wife, Kellie May Chauvin, were charged with tax crimes.

Derek Chauvin, who killed George Floyd, pleads guilty in tax case

Published: 03/17/2023 in National

The former Minneapolis police officer is serving more than 20 years in prison on state and federal charges in Floyd's death, which set off extensive protests.

Minnesota county settles with minority officers blocked from Chauvin

Published: 08/09/2022 in National

The officers said they were removed from their jobs and replaced by White officers when Derek Chauvin was brought to their facility after George Floyd's death.

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 20 years for violating George Floyd's rights

Published: 07/07/2022 in BBC News - World

The former police officer is already serving a 22-year prison sentence for the murder of Mr Floyd.

Derek Chauvin faces federal sentence for Floyd’s killing

Published: 07/07/2022 in National

Chauvin, 46, previously pleaded guilty in December as part of a plea deal in which he publicly acknowledged his role in Floyd’s death.

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd civil rights case

Published: 12/15/2021 in BBC News - World

The former police officer is already serving a 22 year prison sentence for the murder of Mr Floyd.

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating George Floyd’s civil rights

Published: 12/15/2021 in National

Prosecutors said they would recommend a sentence of 300 months in federal prison, to be served concurrently with his sentence for his murder conviction.

Names of Derek Chauvin jurors to be made public Monday

Published: 11/01/2021 in National

Hennepin County District Judge Peter A. Cahill ordered the release of the names and questionnaires of the 14 sworn jurors and alternates.

George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin appeals against conviction

Published: 09/24/2021 in BBC News - World

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin says there were issues with the jury at his trial.

Ex US Cop Derek Chauvin Convicted Of Geroge Floyd's Murder Files Appeal

Published: 09/24/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has appealed his conviction for the murder of George Floyd, citing 14 complaints about his high-profile trial earlier this year in a case that roiled...

George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin sentenced to over 22 years

Published: 06/25/2021 in BBC News - World

Derek Chauvin was convicted last month of killing Mr Floyd, whose death sparked global protests.

Former cop Derek Chauvin denied new trial hours before sentencing in murder of George Floyd

Published: 06/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The killing of George Floyd by police officer Derek Chauvin led to calls to reform police departments nationwide and to criticism of systemic racism.

Derek Chauvin to be sentenced Friday for the murder of George Floyd

Published: 06/25/2021 in National

The former Minneapolis police officer faces up to 40 years in prison for the May 25, 2020, killing.

Police who kill often receive lenient or no punishments. Derek Chauvin could be the exception.

Published: 06/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Derek Chauvin is part of a small group of nonfederal law enforcement officers convicted on charges of murder related to on-duty killings.

Ex US Cop Derek Chauvin To Be Sentenced For George Floyd's Murder

Published: 06/24/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

On Friday, former policeman Derek Chauvin will hear his sentence for the murder of African-American George Floyd, a killing that sparked America's biggest demonstrations for racial justice in decades.

George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin should get 30 years - prosecutors

Published: 06/03/2021 in BBC News - World

Former police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murder in April, will be sentenced on 25 June.

George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin asks for new trial

Published: 05/04/2021 in BBC News - World

The white former police officer was found guilty of the murder and manslaughter of George Floyd.

George Floyd: Black Lives Matter protesters react to Chauvin conviction

Published: 04/23/2021 in BBC News - World

Two young women who demonstrated after George Floyd's death react to Derek Chauvin's conviction.

Derek Chauvin sentencing date set for June after murder conviction

Published: 04/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The update came days after a jury found Chauvin guilty on charges including second-degree unintentional murder in the death of George Floyd.

Juror in the Derek Chauvin trial speaks out

Published: 04/22/2021 in BBC News - World

Lisa Christensen listened to the whole trial, but as an alternate juror did not deliberate on verdict.

‘The world had changed’: After Derek Chauvin is found guilty, some see a shift in police prosecutions

Published: 04/22/2021 in National

What does Chauvin's conviction mean for other police who might stand trial?

Massachusetts police dept. apologizes for anti-George Floyd message on Facebook after Chauvin verdict

Published: 04/22/2021 in National

The Fall River Police Department apologized for a Facebook post criticizing George Floyd, saying an officer had meant to post it to his personal account.

Ohio police fatally shoot teen girl just before Chauvin verdict: ‘This stuff just never ends’

Published: 04/21/2021 in National

The shooting struck a raw nerve as Derek Chauvin was convicted for the murder of George Floyd. "This stuff just never ends," a neighbor said.

After Chauvin verdict, business leaders speak out saying fight for racial justice must continue

Published: 04/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Some of the country's top CEOs and tech executives shared their reactions to the Derek Chauvin verdict on Twitter, Facebook and in letters to employees.

Chauvin verdict updates: As Chauvin is convicted on all counts, what’s next for him and the other police officers tied to George Floyd’s death?

Published: 04/21/2021 in National

All eyes turn to Derek Chauvin’s sentencing in the coming weeks, where he faces up to 40 years in prison, as well as the trials in August for the three other former Minneapolis police officers facing charges stemming from George Floyd’s death.

Attorney general to announce DOJ probe of Minneapolis police department after Chauvin conviction

Published: 04/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The announcement will come one day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted by a jury in the murder of George Floyd.

George Floyd: Chauvin conviction a giant step forward, says Biden

Published: 04/21/2021 in BBC News - World

The US president welcomes the conviction in the George Floyd murder case but says more must be done.

George Floyd: Family reacts to Derek Chauvin murder conviction

Published: 04/21/2021 in BBC News - World

George Floyd's family react to the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin who knelt on Floyd's neck.

Tucker Carlson says protests intimidated Derek Chauvin jury into guilty verdict: ‘Please don’t hurt us’

Published: 04/21/2021 in National

Tucker Carlson argued that jurors were intimidated by Black Lives Matter protesters into finding former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of George Floyd's murder.

Biden, Harris praise guilty verdict in Chauvin murder trial, but say more must be done to fight systemic racism

Published: 04/20/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Chauvin was convicted on charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

US jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of all counts

Published: 04/20/2021 in BBC News - World

Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of African-American George Floyd for over nine minutes last May.

George Floyd: Crowd outside court reacts to Derek Chauvin guilty verdicts

Published: 04/20/2021 in BBC News - World

People gathered outside court in Minneapolis erupt in cheers as the jury's verdicts are read out.

US Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin Convicted Of George Floyd's Murder

Published: 04/20/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter Tuesday in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying...

George Floyd: Jury returns guilty verdicts in Derek Chauvin trial

Published: 04/20/2021 in BBC News - World

After less than a day of deliberation, jurors find Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges over George Floyd's death.

A verdict has been reached in the Derek Chauvin murder trial

Published: 04/20/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A verdict has been reached in the murder trial of former cop Derek Chauvin, who is accused of killing unarmed Black man George Floyd.

George Floyd: Biden 'praying for right verdict' in Chauvin trial

Published: 04/20/2021 in BBC News - World

The US president says the evidence is "overwhelming", as jurors consider a verdict for a second day.

Chauvin trial verdict: Jury deliberations resume as nation awaits decision in landmark case on policing in America

Published: 04/20/2021 in National

Jury deliberations continue in the trial of Derek Chauvin as the nation braces for a verdict in the case of the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd.

Chauvin judge admonishes Rep. Maxine Waters after she said protesters should get ‘confrontational’ if verdict is not guilty

Published: 04/20/2021 in National

George Floyd death: Three Americans assess Derek Chauvin trial

Published: 04/19/2021 in BBC News - World

A retired police veteran, a Minnesota resident and a black political hopeful share their thoughts.

George Floyd: US city on edge as jury deliberates Chauvin verdict

Published: 04/19/2021 in BBC News - World

Security is ramped up in Minneapolis as jurors retire in the trial into the death of George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin trial: Key moments from 14 days of testimony

Published: 04/19/2021 in BBC News - World

Watch the most critical exchanges from 14 days of testimony at the trial over the death of George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin murder trial moves to closing arguments

Published: 04/19/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A jury verdict is expected soon in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, accused in the death of George Floyd.

George Floyd death: Five key moments from the Derek Chauvin trial

Published: 04/19/2021 in BBC News - World

As prosecutors and defence lawyers begin their closing arguments, we look back at five key moments of the trial.

George Floyd death: Ex-officer Chauvin will not take the stand

Published: 04/15/2021 in BBC News - World

The ex-officer accused of murdering George Floyd will not take the stand in his own defence.

Derek Chauvin says he won't testify at George Floyd murder trial

Published: 04/15/2021 in BBC News - World

The defendant and his lawyer say they went "back and forth" before making a final decision last night.

Live updates: Chauvin trial nears conclusion after defense expert blames heart disease, drug use for George Floyd’s death

Published: 04/15/2021 in National

The defense for Derek Chauvin could rest its case as early as Thursday after David Fowler, the former chief medical examiner in Maryland, said many factors contributed to Floyd's "undetermined" cause of death.

Chauvin trial: Floyd's death should be 'undetermined', defence expert says

Published: 04/14/2021 in BBC News - World

An expert called by the defence says drugs and heart problems contributed to George Floyd's death.

Live updates: Chauvin trial resumes after defense’s expert says former officer was ‘justified’ in use of force against George Floyd

Published: 04/14/2021 in National

Derek Chauvin’s defense continues its defense of the former officer Wednesday after a use-of-force expert testified that Chauvin was “justified” in his actions against George Floyd last May.

Derek Chauvin trial: Use of force on George Floyd 'justified'

Published: 04/13/2021 in BBC News - World

An expert called by the defence says officer Derek Chauvin acted with "objective reasonableness".

Live updates: Chauvin trial continues amid protests as the former officer’s defense is set to begin its presentation

Published: 04/13/2021 in National

After nearly two weeks of witnesses and experts examining the death of George Floyd and Chauvin’s use of force, the prosecution is set to yield to the defense Tuesday to start making its case.

George Floyd death: The prosecution's case against Derek Chauvin

Published: 04/12/2021 in BBC News - World

Over 11 days of testimony, we heard from eyewitnesses, fellow police officers and medical experts.

Live updates: Prosecution might rest in Derek Chauvin trial, as Twin Cities reel from another death involving police

Published: 04/12/2021 in National

The state, in the case of the ex-Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck and is charged with murder, is nearing the end of its presentation to the jury.

Derek Chauvin trial: Police restraint killed George Floyd, expert says

Published: 04/09/2021 in BBC News - World

A forensic pathologist testifies that Mr Floyd's heart and lungs stopped because of a lack of oxygen.

Live updates: Chauvin trial resumes after breathing expert testifies that Floyd died from ‘low level of oxygen’ caused by restraint

Published: 04/09/2021 in National

Andrew Baker, the chief medical examiner in Minnesota’s Hennepin County, is expected to testify Friday.

Live updates: Chauvin trial continues after use-of-force expert says officer used his body weight to pin George Floyd’s neck

Published: 04/08/2021 in National

Much of the defense’s case has focused on the environment around Cup Foods and Floyd’s history of drug use.

Live updates: Chauvin trial resumes after training officer says an unauthorized neck restraint was used on George Floyd

Published: 04/07/2021 in National

Testimony in the trial of Derek Chauvin resumes Wednesday after the use-of-force coordinator for the Minneapolis Police Department said the former officer used a neck restraint on George Floyd that was unauthorized because he was handcuffed and not resisting arrest.

George Floyd death: Chauvin 'trained to stay away from neck'

Published: 04/06/2021 in BBC News - World

Minneapolis Police Department training officers testified on use of force in George Floyd death.

Live updates: Chauvin trial resumes after police chief condemns officer for ‘absolutely’ violating policy while restraining Floyd

Published: 04/06/2021 in National

The trial continues Tuesday after Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo condemned Chauvin’s use of force on May 25, saying it “in no way, shape or form is anything that is set by policy.”

George Floyd: Minneapolis police chief says Chauvin violated policy

Published: 04/05/2021 in BBC News - World

In a rare move, the Minneapolis police chief is giving evidence at the trial of a former officer.

Derek Chauvin trial: Second week of witness testimony begins, with more police experts expected to take the stand

Published: 04/05/2021 in National

The murder trial of the former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd enters its second week of witness testimony.

Shaped by Black Lives Matter, Gen Z watches Chauvin trial with cynicism and urgency: ‘What’s next?’

Published: 04/03/2021 in National

Gen Z is watching another case in which they have been anguished bystanders but also key witnesses and drivers of change.

Derek Chauvin trial: Officer gives rare testimony against fellow officer

Published: 04/02/2021 in BBC News - World

One of the longest serving officers in the Minneapolis Police Department testified on the fifth day of the trial.

Derek Chauvin trial: Homicide chief criticises force used on George Floyd

Published: 04/02/2021 in BBC News - World

The testimony comes on the fifth day of a murder trial against ex-US police officer Derek Chauvin.

Live updates: Chauvin trial reconvenes after former sergeant says officer should have stopped kneeling on George Floyd once he stopped resisting

Published: 04/02/2021 in National

David Pleoger’s testimony followed powerful testimony from Courteney Ross, Floyd’s girlfriend, who reflected on their relationship and shared struggles with opioid addiction. Two paramedics at the scene, Seth Bravinder and Derek Smith, recounted to the court how they found Floyd appearing to already be lifeless when they arrived at Cup Foods.

Derek Chauvin trial: Footage shows paramedics responding to Floyd arrest

Published: 04/01/2021 in BBC News - World

Floyd's girlfriend provided emotional testimony and paramedics explained what the scene was like when they arrived.

Derek Chauvin trial: George Floyd's girlfriend tells of first kiss and addiction

Published: 04/01/2021 in BBC News - World

Courteney Ross gives emotional testimony during the fourth day of Derek Chauvin's murder trial.

Live updates: Chauvin trial continues after body-cam video shows officer saying George Floyd was ‘probably on something’

Published: 04/01/2021 in National

“We’ve got to control this guy because he’s a sizable guy,” Chauvin said, according to the video released Wednesday in court. “It looks like he’s probably on something.”

Derek Chauvin trial: First footage shown of George Floyd inside shop

Published: 03/31/2021 in BBC News - World

CCTV provides the first glimpse of Mr Floyd's actions inside a grocery store, shortly before he died.

Live updates: After emotional day, Chauvin trial resumes with firefighter who was ‘desperate’ to help George Floyd

Published: 03/31/2021 in National

The third day in the trial comes after an series of testimony from several young witnesses, including a child as young as 9, who recounted the harrowing scene on May 25

Live updates: Chauvin trial enters second day of witness testimony

Published: 03/30/2021 in National

The former Minneapolis police officer shown on video kneeling on George Floyd's neck stands trial for murder.

George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

Published: 03/29/2021 in BBC News - World

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

Derek Chauvin trial: George Floyd 'slowly fading away' during police arrest

Published: 03/29/2021 in BBC News - World

Witness tells of last moments of George Floyd's life at the trial of the officer accused of killing him.

Murder trial of Derek Chauvin, officer charged in George Floyd’s death, gets underway

Published: 03/29/2021 in National

The latest from the former Minneapolis police officer's trial in the death of a black man, the video of which set of a summer of protests in 2020.

George Floyd: Live pictures from Derek Chauvin trial

Published: 03/29/2021 in BBC News - World

The trial of the white American policeman accused of killing Mr Floyd in May 2020 is due to begin.

George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial begins as family demands justice

Published: 03/29/2021 in BBC News - World

Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial.

Chauvin jury to be told about 2019 body-cam video of police stopping Floyd

Published: 03/28/2021 in National

Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Published: 03/27/2021 in BBC News - World

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

Under the shadow of the Chauvin trial, Minneapolis resumes its bid to reimagine public safety

Published: 03/26/2021 in National

A change in the city charter would put police under a Department of Public Safety and offer a more “holistic” approach, supporters say.

Derek Chauvin trial: Jury could be seated Tuesday, as court seeks one more alternate

Published: 03/23/2021 in National

Opening statements are scheduled to begin Monday.

Derek Chauvin trial: Judge seeks at least two more jurors ahead of next week’s opening statements

Published: 03/22/2021 in National

Opening statements area scheduled to begin March 29.

Derek Chauvin trial judge denies motions for delay and change of venue

Published: 03/19/2021 in National

The decisions come as jury selection in the case nears a finish.

Derek Chauvin trial: Judge considers whether to allow mention of Floyd’s 2019 arrest

Published: 03/18/2021 in National

Chauvin's attorney has renewed a push to introduce into evidence a previous encounter Floyd had with Minneapolis police where he exhibited similar behavior to the May 2020 incident that left him dead.

Derek Chauvin trial: Judge to question jurors about George Floyd family settlement

Published: 03/17/2021 in National

Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter A. Cahill said he would question seven of the nine jurors who have been seated via Zoom on Wednesday morning.

Derek Chauvin trial: Jury selection resumes as judge weighs defense request for delay

Published: 03/16/2021 in National

Chauvin's attorney argues that news that the city has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit with George Floyd's family has tainted the jury pool and that his client cannot get a fair trial in Minneapolis.

Derek Chauvin murder trial: Jury selection continues amid speculation about a mistrial

Published: 03/15/2021 in National

Friday’s announcement that the city will pay a record $27 million to Floyd’s family to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit renews uncertainty about the case.

Hints of strategy and new revelations in first week of Derek Chauvin murder trial

Published: 03/15/2021 in National

Beyond jury selection, there were new revelations about the investigation into George Floyd’s death and hints of strategy from both sides in the landmark case.

Derek Chauvin murder trial: Jury selection continues

Published: 03/12/2021 in National

Six jurors have been seated so far as the court seeks to impanel 12 jurors and up to four alternates — a faster than expected pace in the closely watched case.

George Floyd: Third-degree murder charge against Chauvin reinstated

Published: 03/11/2021 in BBC News - World

Ex-policeman Derek Chauvin is on trial for killing unarmed black man George Floyd during an arrest.

Derek Chauvin murder trial: Jury selection continues

Published: 03/11/2021 in National

The court in Minneapolis is also expected to address an ongoing legal dispute over charges against Chauvin, the officer filmed with his knee on George Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes last May.

Derek Chauvin: The man accused of killing George Floyd

Published: 03/10/2021 in BBC News - World

The Minneapolis police officer was fired and arrested within a week of George Floyd's death in 2020.

Derek Chauvin murder trial: Jury selection continues

Published: 03/10/2021 in National

Attorneys are seeking to seat 12 jurors and up to four alternates in a landmark trial of the former Minneapolis police officer who held his knee on George Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes last May and is now charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in his death.

Derek Chauvin trial: What are the questions asked of potential jurors?

Published: 03/09/2021 in BBC News - World

Minneapolis locals ponder the questions that potential Derek Chauvin trial jurors are being asked.

George Floyd: First jurors for Derek Chauvin trial chosen

Published: 03/09/2021 in BBC News - World

Jury selection for the Derek Chauvin trial began on Tuesday with three individuals selected.

Derek Chauvin murder trial: Jury selection set to begin

Published: 03/09/2021 in National

George Floyd: Chauvin trial delayed over possible new charge

Published: 03/08/2021 in BBC News - World

A panel is reviewing whether a new less-severe murder charge can be added against the officer.

Murder trial of Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd, begins in Minnesota

Published: 03/08/2021 in National

George Floyd death: How will jurors be selected in Derek Chauvin trial?

Published: 03/07/2021 in BBC News - World

The trial of Derek Chauvin over the death of George Floyd puts the US jury system under the spotlight.

Chauvin murder trial: What to know as the first officer is tried in George Floyd’s death

Published: 03/07/2021 in National

Derek Chauvin: Pattern of aggressive behavior raises questions about excessive off-duty police work as trial approaches

Published: 03/05/2021 in National

Charged with murder in George Floyd's death, Chauvin's trial will include witnesses who worked with him in various off-duty security jobs