Derek Chauvin Trial

In this April 23, 2019 file photo, State Sen. Steven Bradford, D-Compton, speaks during a hearing at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. At the same time, lawmakers in a handful of states have had success addressing racial inequities. Ahead of the verdict Tuesday, April 20, 2021 members of California’s Legislative Black Caucus gathered outside the Capitol to highlight police and criminal justice reform bills they hope to advance. Bradford, a Democrat who chairs the caucus says “The time is now for us to act.

Floyd killing has prompted state reforms, but not everywhere

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George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. At the same time, lawmakers in a handful of states have had success addressing racial inequities...

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Visitors view a memorial to George Floyd as a new addition commemorating Daunte Wright is displayed outside Cup Foods, Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn.

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National Guard members are seen through fencing and wire near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis on Monday, April 19, 2021, after the murder trial against former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin advanced to jury deliberations.

National Guard, police to begin scaling back security in downtown Minneapolis

Law enforcement leaders in charge of the coordinated response known as Operation Safety Net say they've begun the process of scaling back the immense security presence in downtown Minneapolis ...

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Derek Chauvin sits in state prison to await sentencing for George Floyd’s death

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In this image from video, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, center, stands after the verdict is read in his trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Standing next to him are attorneys Eric Nelson, left and Amy Voss.

Chauvin booked into prison as he awaits sentencing in Floyd's murder

Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks about a jury's verdict in the case against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, at the Department of Justice, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Washington.

Garland announces Minneapolis police probe day after Floyd case verdict

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Faith leaders hope Chauvin verdict lifts racial justice work

Demonstrators gather around the pavement where George Floyd was murdered outside Cup Foods to celebrate the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in his death, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis.

'It actually happened. We actually got justice': Community members celebrate, share emotions after Chauvin found guilty

Community members celebrate in George Floyd Square after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.

Reaction: Derek Chauvin convicted on all 3 charges in the death of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin is handcuffed and led out of court after the guilty verdict was read in court on April 20, 2021.

Family of George Floyd reacts to guilty verdict in Chauvin trial

A couple dances at Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Washington, after the verdict in Minneapolis, in the murder trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was announced.

'Sliver of hope.' Relief, caution as America absorbs Chauvin verdict

President Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the White House in Washington, after former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.

Biden to America after Floyd verdict: 'We can't stop here'

People gather inside a convenience store in the Houston neighborhood where George Floyd grew up, to listen to the verdict in the murder trial against former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Houston.

Floyd's hometown exalts in verdict but tempers expectations

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The verdict set off jubilation mixed with sorrow across the city and around the nation. Hundreds of people poured into the streets of Minneapolis, some running through traffic with banners. Drivers blared their horns in celebration...

A demonstrator places flowers at a memorial as supporters gather outside Cup Foods on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, after the murder conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.

Explanation of the charges in the State vs. Chauvin trial

Here is a breakdown of charges now filed in the State vs. Derek Chauvin case...

In this image taken from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, and defendant former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on March 11, 2021

Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in George Floyd's death

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty in last year's death of George Floyd ...

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Walz asks for moment of silence for Daunte Wright

Walz asked for the moment of silence from noon to 12:02 p.m. on Thursday, which is when Wright's funeral service in Minneapolis is set to begin ...

This photo provided by Ben Crump Law, PLLC. shows Daunte Wright and his son, Daunte Jr., at his first birthday party. Wright, 20, was killed during a traffic stop by a white suburban Minneapolis police officer on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

Minnesota Sports

Hield's late 3 lifts Kings past Timberwolves 128-125

Buddy Hield scored 29 points, including a 3-pointer with 8.8 seconds remaining, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 128-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night...

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) is defended by Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside (20) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Politics

At 'moment of peril,' Biden opens global summit on climate

Declaring that the United States and other big economies must "get this done," President Joe Biden opened a global climate summit Thursday aimed at getting world leaders to dig deeper on emissions cuts. The United States pledged to cut in half the amount of climate-wrecking coal and petroleum fumes it is pumping out...

President Joe Biden speaks to the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, from the East Room of the White House, Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Washington.

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