2 seated jurors in Derek Chauvin trial dismissed over $27M civil settlement knowledge

Two previously seated jurors were dismissed Wednesday from serving on the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial after they told the judge they could not remain impartial after learning of the $27 million civil settlement for the family of George Floyd. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, is charged in Floyd’s death. 

1st 7 jurors seated in Derek Chauvin trial to be re-questioned Wednesday

The first seven jurors seated in the Derek Chauvin trial will be re-questioned Wednesday over their knowledge of the $27 million civil settlement.

3rd-degree murder reinstated in Derek Chauvin trial

Following arguments Thursday morning, Judge Peter Cahill ruled the third-degree murder charge will be reinstated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.

LAPD mishandled George Floyd protests, City Council-commissioned report finds

A report commissioned by the City Council found that the Los Angeles Police Department mishandled various aspects of last spring's mass demonstrations sparked by the May 25 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Judge seats juror in Derek Chauvin trial who has wedding planned for May 1

A juror chosen for a panel for the trial of Derek Chauvin on Wednesday said he had one potential problem — he’s scheduled to get married May 1 in Florida, after a judge explained testimony could last into April.

Derek Chauvin trial jury selection delayed, court adjourns after day 1

Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd. The trial will be streamed at fox9.com/live.

Derek Chauvin trial dates and times

Derek Chauvin trial dates, times, location and livestream broadcast information.

Chauvin trial judge must reconsider 3rd-degree murder charge, Court of Appeals rules

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.

Derek Chauvin trial: How will the jury be selected?

Jury selection in the Derek Chauvin trial is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 8 and is expected to last three weeks. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. 

Legal experts say it could be challenging to find impartial jury in Chauvin trial

Legal experts agree it will be a struggle to find an impartial jury and jurors who are willing to serve on the high-profile, high-stakes Derek Chauvin trial during a pandemic.

Who is Derek Chauvin?

Derek Chauvin is a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd. 

LAPD investigating claim of George Floyd Valentine-style photo passed around department

The Los Angeles Police Department administration has launched an internal investigation after it was alleged that an offensive Valentine-style photo was circulating around the department of George Floyd.

Walz signs executive order calling up National Guard to Minneapolis for Chauvin trial

Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order calling up the Minnesota National Guard to Minneapolis ahead of the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.

Brooks widow outraged over Fulton County DA's decision in fatal shooting

Surrounded by more than a dozen supporters from the group The People's Uprising, the widow of Rayshard Brooks described the moment she learned Fulton County District Attorney Fanni Willis would not seek to prosecute the officer who killed Brooks on June 12, 2020.

COVID-19 concerns prompt 2 separate trials in George Floyd case

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd while the other three ex-officers charged in the case will be tried together in August.

George Floyd trials: Derek Chauvin in March, 3 others in summer

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd, while the three other ex-officers charged in the case will go on trial together in late summer.

State asks to delay George Floyd trial to June, citing COVID-19

Prosecutors in the cases against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd have asked to delay the trial to June 7, 2021, citing COVID-19 concerns. The state's motion is supported by an affidavit from a member of President-elect Joe Biden's Coronavirus Advisory Board.