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Death of George Floyd

Information, videos and the latest developments in the death of George Floyd, killed after a Minneapolis police officer was seen on witness video kneeling on his neck for more than 7 minutes near the intersection of 38th street and Chicago Avenue. The case received national attention after video of Floyd being detained and struggling to breathe was widely shared.

Chauvin files for new trial over conviction in George Floyd's murder

Chauvin files for new trial over conviction in George Floyd's murder

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of second-degree unintentional murder for the death of George Floyd, has filed an appeal asking for a new trial.

December 3, 2025 6:08pm CST
5 years after George Floyd’s death, Chicago protesters fill Federal Plaza demanding justice and reform

5 years after George Floyd’s death, Chicago protesters fill Federal Plaza demanding justice and reform

On the five-year anniversary of George Floyd's death, activists gathered at Federal Plaza raising their voices and signs to demand justice and call attention to a wide range of issues.

May 25, 2025 10:19pm CDT
George Floyd?s uncle speaks out amid rumors Trump could drop Chauvin charges
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George Floyd?s uncle speaks out amid rumors Trump could drop Chauvin charges

May 25, 2025 10:04pm CDT
Five years after George Floyd: What’s changed in Chicago — and what hasn’t

Five years after George Floyd: What’s changed in Chicago — and what hasn’t

In the five years since George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, Chicago has seen significant policy shifts — but the trauma and unanswered questions still run deep.

May 23, 2025 8:16pm CDT
Derek Chauvin moved to new federal prison after stabbing

Derek Chauvin moved to new federal prison after stabbing

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd, has been moved to a new federal prison.

August 12, 2024 11:48am CDT
Inmate stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times, charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say

Inmate stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times, charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say

The inmate told agents he attacked Chauvin on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, as a symbolic connection to the Black Lives Matter movement.

December 1, 2023 4:32pm CST
Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd's killing, stabbed in prison: AP source

Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd's killing, stabbed in prison: AP source

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday at a federal prison in Arizona, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. 

November 24, 2023 8:12pm CST
Tou Thao sentenced to over 4 years for his role in George Floyd's killing

Tou Thao sentenced to over 4 years for his role in George Floyd's killing

The fourth and final former Minneapolis police officer charged for his role in George Floyd's murder was sentenced in court on Monday. 

August 7, 2023 6:40pm CDT
Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao to be sentenced Monday in George Floyd's killing

Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao to be sentenced Monday in George Floyd's killing

The fourth and final former Minneapolis police officer charged for his role in George Floyd's murder is set to learn his fate on Monday.

August 6, 2023 4:53pm CDT
George Floyd's sister, LaTonya, forgives Derek Chauvin for what he did

George Floyd's sister, LaTonya, forgives Derek Chauvin for what he did

LaTonya made the announcement exclusively to FOX 26 during an event in Houston where a screening of a short documentary of the George Floyd sculpture was premiered.

May 29, 2023 3:25pm CDT
George Floyd's murder: Tou Thao found guilty

George Floyd's murder: Tou Thao found guilty

Tou Thao has been found guilty for his role in George Floyd's murder in May 2020.

May 2, 2023 8:10am CDT
Chicago cop faces 90-day suspension for allegedly striking Police Board president during George Floyd protest

Chicago cop faces 90-day suspension for allegedly striking Police Board president during George Floyd protest

Chicago Police Board President Ghian Foreman filed a complaint with the Civilian Office of Police Accountability saying the officer struck him five times, leaving him with swelling in both legs and unable to walk home.

April 13, 2023 3:43pm CDT
Chicago cop faces dismissal for allegedly beating, wrongfully arresting woman at George Floyd protest

Chicago cop faces dismissal for allegedly beating, wrongfully arresting woman at George Floyd protest

According to the charges filed by Chicago Police Supt. David Brown, Officer James Hunt failed to get the woman medical help while arresting her “without justification,” calling her a “fat b—.”

December 15, 2022 8:36pm CST
J. Alexander Kueng sentenced for his role in the murder of George Floyd

J. Alexander Kueng sentenced for his role in the murder of George Floyd

J. Alexander Kueng was sentenced Friday in Hennepin County Court for his role in the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. 

December 9, 2022 1:22pm CST
George Floyd's family sues Kanye for $250M, plus cease-and-desist

George Floyd's family sues Kanye for $250M, plus cease-and-desist

On Oct. 18, George Floyd's daughter, the child's mother and their attorneys announced a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Kanye West for his "repugnant" comments on Floyd's death during an episode of "Drink Champs".

October 18, 2022 2:45pm CDT
COPA recommended suspensions of 12 Chicago cops for misconduct during George Floyd protests

COPA recommended suspensions of 12 Chicago cops for misconduct during George Floyd protests

After a leaked surveillance video reached the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, the agency began investigating 23 Chicago police officers for alleged misconduct during violent demonstrations in late May 2020 sparked by the police killing of George Floyd.

September 23, 2022 12:03pm CDT
Thomas Lane sentenced to 2 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Thomas Lane sentenced to 2 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane was sentenced Thursday to two and a half years in prison for depriving George Floyd of his civil rights. The sentencing comes nearly 26 months to the day that George Floyd was murdered.

July 21, 2022 11:54am CDT
Derek Chauvin sentenced to 20 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 20 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 20 ½ years in prison on Thursday after reaching a plea agreement on federal charges that he violated George Floyd's civil rights in 2020, as well as those of Jonathan Pope, a Black teenager, in 2017. 

July 7, 2022 3:47pm CDT
Trial for 2 former officers charged in George Floyd's murder pushed back to January

Trial for 2 former officers charged in George Floyd's murder pushed back to January

The trial for two former Minneapolis police officers who are charged in connection to George Floyd's murder has been pushed back again. 

June 6, 2022 8:36am CDT
2 years after the murder of George Floyd, what has changed?

2 years after the murder of George Floyd, what has changed?

Two years on, the legacy of the protests that spread across the country after the murder of George Floyd is still being defined.

May 25, 2022 5:57pm CDT
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