Weekend of events remembering legacy of George Floyd on 5-year anniversary
Making their voices heard throughout the streets, a crowd gathered at George Floyd Square to start a day of remembrance and recognition on Saturday.
After George Floyd
Five years after George Floyd's murder, FOX 9 examines what has-and hasn’t-changed since May 25, 2020.
DOJ files motion to dismiss Minneapolis consent decree
The Department of Justice has filed a motion asking a judge to dismiss the federal consent decree against the City of Minneapolis created in the aftermath of George Floyd's killing.
After George Floyd: FOX 9 Documentary explores police reforms 5 years later
George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis sparked protests, civil unrest and calls for police reform across the country. Five years later, a FOX 9 documentary examines what has – and hasn’t – changed since May 25, 2020.
Trump pardon of Derek Chauvin unlikely, MPD Chief says 'no credible information'
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Monday there is “no credible information" that President Donald Trump will pardon former officer Derek Chauvin in the Memorial Day 2020 murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd's family sues Kanye for $250M, plus cease-and-desist
On Oct. 18, George Floyd's daughter, the child's mother and their attorneys announced a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Kanye West for his "repugnant" comments on Floyd's death during an episode of "Drink Champs".
Family of George Floyd ‘absolutely going to sue' Kanye West for remarks made about his death
In a recent episode on the podcast, “Drink Champs”, Ye spoke on the death of Floyd. “I watched the George Floyd documentary that Candace Owens put out," Ye said. "They hit him with the fentanyl. If you look, the guy’s knee wasn’t even on his neck like that.”
State, cops seek to bar evidence in trial over George Floyd's killing
Prosecutors and defense attorneys for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd have filed more than 100 motions to limit testimony or evidence at trial — with many requests relying heavily on what happened at the previous two trials in Floyd’s death.
Ex-Minneapolis cops reject plea deal in George Floyd's killing, will go to trial
Former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng have rejected last and final plea offers, and will go to trial this fall.
Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating George Floyd's rights
The final two former Minneapolis police officers who violated George Floyd's civil rights were sentenced Wednesday in federal court.
Ex-Minneapolis cop charged in George Floyd's murder seeks further trial delay
The State of Minnesota is demanding a speedy trial for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with George Floyd's murder, while one officer is asking for the trial to be delayed further.
Biden signs policing order on 2-year anniversary of George Floyd's death
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to improve accountability in policing.
Judge accepts Derek Chauvin plea deal in federal civil rights case
The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said Wednesday that he has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin’s plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.
Jury seated in federal civil rights trial of 3 ex-Minneapolis officers in George Floyd's death
A complete jury was seated Thursday after one day of jury selection in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd’s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.
Derek Chauvin guilty plea expected in George Floyd federal case
Derek Chauvin has notified the federal court in Minnesota of a change of plea to charges that he violated George Floyd's constitutional rights. A change of plea hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at the federal courthouse in St. Paul.
Derek Chauvin sentence: 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.
Michigan bills push police changes year after Floyd death
New bills introduced in Michigan a year after the death of George Floyd would require updated use-of-force policies and make changes designed to hold police accountable for misconduct.
George Floyd one year later: Scenes of celebration across Minneapolis
Tuesday marks one year since George Floyd was killed while being arrested by Minneapolis police. Here's how people in Minneapolis are honoring the man whose death sparked a worldwide movement for racial justice.
Taylor volunteer officer off the job after Facebook post on Chauvin verdict
Taylor police said they fired the volunteer officer after he posted inflammatory remarks on social media regarding the trial's verdict.
DOJ opens investigation into Minneapolis Police Department practices
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday the Justice Department has launched a sweeping investigation into the patterns and practices of the Minneapolis Police Department after the guilty verdict for former officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death.