Judge upholds decision to livestream trial of officers charged with killing George Floyd

A judge in Minnesota is upholding his decision to livestream the trial against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.  

Guilty plea from alleged 'Boogaloo' who planned violence in MN

Prosecutors say the two men traveled to Minnesota during protests after the death of George Floyd -- and also built firearms suppressors sold to Hamas.

Prosecutors want evidence from 2017 arrest of teen in Floyd trial

Prosecutors in the upcoming trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd want to introduce evidence of a 2017 arrest in which they say the officer held his knee on the back of a 14-year-old boy and ignored his pleas that he couldn't breathe.

Environmental groups sue over Portland tear gas use amid protests

Night after night in Portland, tear gas and other crowd control devices have enveloped protesters and bystanders in airborne chemicals that settle on the ground, later to be washed into storm drains.

Milwaukee event celebrates life of George Floyd

People in Milwaukee gathered in front of a mural of Floyd near North Avenue and Holton Street to share music and art on Wednesday.

Amy Coney Barrett: George Floyd video was 'very, very personal for my family'

When asked Tuesday about the video of George Floyd’s death, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said it is “obvious” racism persists in the U.S., but the issue of how the country should address it is up to policymakers, not judges.

Protesters take to the streets in St. Paul over Chauvin release

Protesters took to the streets of St. Paul to protest the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he posted bail on Wednesday.

Black Lives Matter rallies in Minneapolis Thursday

A group protesting the bond release of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin gathered outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis Thursday night before marching to the city's First Police Precinct. 

Derek Chauvin released from jail on $1 million bond

Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.

Portland cop drives motorcycle into protester blocking path

A Portland police officer drove a motorcycle into a protester who was blocking his path and pushed the person for a distance after a largely peaceful demonstration against police brutality.

Defense attorney in Floyd case pushes for change of venue due to hostile crowd after hearing

A lawyer representing one of the fired Minneapolis police officers in the George Floyd case submitted more documents calling for a change of venue for the upcoming trial after the defendants were met with a hostile crowd following last month's hearing.

Family of George Floyd calls for justice following pre-trial hearing for fired officers

Family members of George Floyd called for justice following Friday’s pre-trial motion hearing for the four fired Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to Floyd’s death.

Vikings to honor family of George Floyd at season opener against Packers

The stadium is about 3 miles from where the 46-year-old handcuffed Black man died in police custody as a white officer pressed his knee against his neck for nearly eight minutes.

Security tight in downtown Minneapolis for hearing in George Floyd case, protests outside

Authorities tightened security around the Hennepin County Family Justice Center in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning in anticipation of protests following the pre-trial hearing for the four former police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.

What to expect: Major pre-trial hearing for 4 fired officers in George Floyd case

All four former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to the death of George Floyd will be in Hennepin County District Court Friday for a motion hearing in the case. This will be the first time Derek Chauvin appears in court in-person after making his previous appearances over a video feed from the Oak Park Heights prison.