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The fugitive cult leader arrested in Brazil last year for sexually abusing girls in his congregation is headed for prison.Victor Barnard, 55, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in Pine County District Court on Tu...
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Judge Finds Chauvin Qualifies For Longer Prison Sentence By By Cara Bayles Law360 (May 12, 2021, 2:10 PM EDT) -- A Minnesota state court judge found Wednesday that the murder of George Floyd met several of the factors necessary to sentence former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin to a longer-than-average prison term. A jury convicted Chauvin last month of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, which carry sentences of up to 40 years, up to 25 years and up to 10 years, respectively. Chauvin would only face a sentence...
A Minnesota state court is doing everything it can to protect the privacy of the jurors who will decide the fate of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd. But their answers to questions in jury selection provided a glimpse into who they are.
Because the trial is being broadcast, the general public has had an opportunity to watch the prosecutors and Chauvin's attorney debate pre-trial motions. Here's a look at the key players in the case, and their backgrounds working in the criminal justice system in Minnesota ...