Milwaukee, WI|News|
Justice For George Floyd: Milwaukeeans React To Chauvin Sentence
Milwaukee leaders say they didn’t get the maximum sentencing they hoped for, but that it was a step in the right direction.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
George Floyd: Life, Death and Legacy
Patch reporting on the death of George Floyd and the changes being implemented in Minneapolis to address police brutality.
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Read Sentencing Memo For Derek Chauvin In Murder Of George Floyd
In addition to the prison time, Derek Chauvin must pay a surcharge of $78 through prison wages.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
'I Miss You And I Love You': Gianna Floyd's Victim Impact Speech
The court also heard victim impact statements from George Floyd's nephew and two brothers.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Mistrial Motion Denied Hours Before Derek Chauvin Sentencing
Eric Nelson, the defense attorney for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, filed a motion in May for a new trial.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Derek Chauvin Gets 22.5 Years For Murder Of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin learned of his sentence Friday after he was convicted in the murder of George Floyd.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Derek Chauvin Sentencing: 2 Possible Outcomes
On Friday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will learn how many years he will spend in prison. Here's what to know.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Chauvin Should Get Probation, No Prison Time: Defense Attorney
Derek Chavuin's defense attorney cited his "zero criminal history score, his mature age, low risk to re-offend" in his argument Wednesday.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Minneapolis Crews Remove Barricades At George Floyd Square
Workers with the city of Minneapolis showed up to the site at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue Thursday morning and began clearing barricades.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Police Initially Called George Floyd's Death A 'Medical Incident'
The police began their May 26, 2020 statement by saying that a man died after a "medical incident" during a "police interaction."
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Minneapolis Marks Anniversary Of George Floyd's Death: Livestream
Two public events are scheduled for Tuesday in Minneapolis marking the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
George Floyd Community Fund Will Benefit 38th Street And Chicago
Family members announced the "George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund" on Tuesday, the anniversary of Floyd's death.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota, MN|News|
President Joe Biden To Host George Floyd's Family At White House
The event will mark the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
MN To Hold Moment Of Silence To Honor George Floyd
Tuesday is the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd. All Minnesotans are asked to hold a moment of silence in his honor.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Minneapolis Events Will Mark Anniversary Of George Floyd's Death
Marking the first anniversary of his death, Minnesotans will celebrate George Floyd's life and push for police reform and racial justice
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Attorney: I Wasn't Source For NYT Article On Chauvin Plea Deal
In February, The New York Times published an article about a failed plea deal for Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
State Trial Against 3 Ex-Cops In Floyd's Death Delayed To 2022
The state trial against Alexander Kueng, Thomas Kiernan Lane, and Tou Thao in the death of George Floyd will be delayed, a judge ruled.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Judge Rules That Chauvin Treated Floyd With 'Particular Cruelty'
A judge ruled Wednesday that four factors support giving Derek Chauvin a longer prison sentence.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
How Much Prison Time Does Chauvin Face In New Federal Cases?
A grand jury Friday indicted four former Minneapolis police officers, including Derek Chauvin, on federal civil rights charges.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Chauvin, 3 Other Ex-Cops Indicted By Federal Grand Jury
Derek Chauvin was federally indicted both in the death and George Floyd and in a separate 2017 incident involving a 14-year-old.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Juror In Chauvin Trial Scrutinized For T-Shirt, March Attendance
A recently surfaced photo is launching speculation about juror Brandon Mitchell's ability to be impartial in the Derek Chauvin trial.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Derek Chauvin's Attorney Cites These 10 Reasons For New Trial
Eric Nelson, the attorney for Derek Chauvin, says his client did not receive a fair trial and that the guilty verdict should be thrown out.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Derek Chauvin's Lawyer Seeks New Trial, Impeachment Of Verdict
Defense attorney Eric Nelson cited many reasons in his request for a new trial.
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Feds Will Ask Grand Jury To Indict Chauvin, 3 Other Cops: Report
Federal agents planned to arrest Derek Chauvin if he was found not guilty on all counts in the state trial, according to a report.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Trial For Ex-Officers Lane, Kueng, And Thao Will Be Televised
With Derek Chauvin convicted, the state's focus is now on the three other ex-officers who were involved in George Floyd's arrest.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Sentencing For Derek Chauvin Delayed To June 25
Derek Chauvin was convicted on April 20 of second and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Derek Chauvin To Be Sentenced June 16: Report
Judge Peter Cahill will determine how many years Derek Chauvin spends in prison.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
'He Was Guilty.' Extra Juror In Favor Of Chauvin Conviction
The identities of jurors and alternates are protected under the judge's order, and Lisa Christensen is the first to publicly speak out.
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Can Chauvin Get His Convictions Tossed On Appeal?
Here's a look at some of the issues Chauvin's lawyers might cite in their expected appeal, and their chances of prevailing.
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
George Floyd Justice In Policing Act: What To Know
Within the bill is a provision to establish a national police misconduct registry overseen by the federal Department of Justice.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Derek Chauvin's Possible Prison Sentence: What To Know
State prosecutors say Derek Chauvin should serve a longer prison sentence due to aggravating factors in his case.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Here's How The Police Initially Described George Floyd's Death
The police began their May 26, 2020 statement by saying that a man died after a "medical incident" during a "police interaction."
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Crowds React With Joy, Wariness To Verdict In Floyd's Death
At the Minneapolis intersection where Floyd died, a vigil gave way to celebration as crowds began to course down the streets.
Minneapolis, MN|News|
In Minneapolis, City Fortified After Chauvin Guilty Verdict
Behind all the security are the days of violence that began with protests over George Floyd's death.
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
'We Are Able To Breathe Again': Floyd Family Reacts To Verdict
"I feel relieved today that I finally have the opportunity to hopefully get some sleep," Philonise Floyd​ said after the guilty verdict.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Minneapolis Reacts To Chauvin Trial Verdict: PHOTOS
Emotional scenes were captured in Minneapolis after it was announced that Chauvin was found guilty on all charges.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Jury Finds Derek Chauvin Guilty On All Counts In Death Of Floyd
The former Minneapolis police officer has been on trial in the 2020 Memorial Day death of George Floyd.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
President Biden On Chauvin Trial: Praying For 'Right Verdict'
President Joe Biden said he waited until the jury was sequestered before commenting on a possible verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Judge: Chauvin Trial May Be Overturned Due To Rep. Maxine Waters
Judge Peter Cahill said the congresswoman's comments on Derek Chauvin "may result in this whole trial being overturned" down the line.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Read The Jury Instructions Given In The Derek Chauvin Trial
A Hennepin County jury has begun deliberating a verdict in the murder trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Emergency Declared In 7 MN Counties As Chauvin Jury Deliberates
Gov. Tim Walz requested law enforcement support from other states as Minnesota braces for a verdict in the trial against Derek Chauvin.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
