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George Floyd’s family on Tuesday reacted to jurors verdict in former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvins murder trial. The 12-person jury found Chauvin, 45, guilty on all charges including second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, concluding that the ex-cops actions were a "substantial causal factor" in Floyds death. "I feel relieved today that I finally have the opportunity ... for hopefully getting some sleep," Philonise Floyd said during a Tuesda...

Biden Says He’s Praying for ‘Right Verdict’ in Floyd Case Bloomberg 2 hrs ago Mario Parker and Josh Wingrove (Bloomberg) -- President Joe Biden said Tuesday he’s praying for “the right verdict” in the trial of the police officer charged with George Floyd’s murder, and that he called Floyd’s family after the jury began its deliberations. “I can only imagine the pressure and anxiety they’re feeling, and so I waited until the jury was sequestered and I called,...

Derek Chauvin Conviction Isnt Enough, Say Minneapolis Activists On 4/20/21 at 7:44 AM EDT As jurors deliberate over the fate of Derek Chauvin, activists in Minneapolis say a conviction would still be far from "real" justice. Closing arguments in Chauvins trial on Monday began with a prosecutor telling jurors that the former Minneapolis police officer "had to know" he was was killing Floyd when he kept a knee to the Black mans neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds as he repeatedly gasped that he cou...

The Globe and Mail Amy Forliti, Stephen Groves and Tammy Webber MINNEAPOLIS Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer The Associated Press The jurors who sat off-camera through three weeks of draining testimony in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial in George Floyd’s death were in the spotl...

Stacy Bengs/Associated Press The Minnesota Twins released a statement Tuesday amid jury deliberations in Derek Chauvins trial for the killing of George Floyd.  In the statement, Twins ownership, the Pohlad Family, expressed support for Floyds family and called for the death of Black people at the hands of police to stop: Minnesota Twins @Twins A message from #MNTwins ownership: https://t.co/TmDvdzahI5 As part of the statement, the Pohlad family wrote: "We are horrified and ashamed that this ke...

Minnesota Governor Promises Not to Let Buildings Burn in Potential Riots Minnesota’s governor is preparing for potential unrest after the verdict is announced in Derek Chauvin’s trial, with the memory of rioting in the summer of last year following George Floyd’s death still fresh in many minds. Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he declared a state of emergency as jurors in the trial weigh whether to convict or acquit the former Minneapolis police officer in Floyd’s death. Walz also s...

by  Allan Lengel ♦ Update: "The Detroit Police chief ran to Fox to call for my resignation. He even said he’d throw [me] a goodbye party. I’m not going anywhere," Rep. Rashida Tlaib responds in an email Monday to backers, reported by the local station. Original post, Monday: Detroit Police Chief James Craig continues to lash out at Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, saying Sunday: "Id love to see her resign. Id throw her a goodbye party." Detroits co...

228 Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) remains outspoken. She has been publicly commented about the Derek Chauvin case and other instances of unarmed Black men being fatally shot by law enforcement. Photo Twitter credit- @RealHoeyHimself Closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial wrapped up on Monday. The decision over the former Minneapolis police officer’s fate will now be left to the jury. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) spoke out before closing arguments. Waters drew criticism from Judge Peter A. Cahi...