Minnesota

Witness: George Floyd didn't resist arrest, tried to defuse things

The changes are part of a stipulation posted online between the city and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, which launched a civil rights investigation this week in response to the death of George Floyd. The City Council was expected to approve the agreement Friday.

June 5, 2020 1:28pm CDT

2 officers involved in George Floyd death were rookies, attorney says 1 was on his 4th day

One of the police officers arrested and charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd was on his fourth day on the job when the incident occurred. 

June 4, 2020 6:24pm CDT

George Floyd's Minneapolis memorial service: Family shares stories, Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy

Friends, family and much of the community said goodbye to George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, the first of three memorial services for Floyd before his funeral in Houston next week. 

June 4, 2020 5:50pm CDT

Councilmembers vow to 'dismantle' Minneapolis Police Department, emergency meeting set

The Minneapolis City Council has set an emergency meeting for Friday as councilmembers say the city will "dismantle" the Minneapolis Police Department in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

June 4, 2020 4:58pm CDT

‘Get your knee off our necks’: Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy for George Floyd

The civil rights activist called for all Americans to continue the fight for racial equality that began hundreds of years ago. 

June 4, 2020 4:54pm CDT

Petition to change Chicago Ave. to 'Floyd Ave.' in Minneapolis signed by more than 5,000

A petition to rename Minneapolis’s Chicago Avenue to Floyd Avenue in honor of George Floyd has gained more than 5,000 signatures Thursday afternoon.

June 4, 2020 3:42pm CDT

Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death

Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.

June 4, 2020 3:04pm CDT

8:46: A number becomes a potent symbol of police brutality

All protest movements have slogans. George Floyd’s has a number: 8:46

June 4, 2020 11:38am CDT

George Floyd memorial service: List of speakers, order of service

The first of three memorial services for George Floyd will take place in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon. 

June 4, 2020 11:04am CDT

Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest

UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades. 

June 3, 2020 9:42pm CDT

Family of George Floyd 'deeply gratified' by news of additional charges

Officials announced Wednesday that former officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with both third and second-degree murder, and the other officers involved in George Floyd's arrest have been charged. The attorney for Floyd's family called this "a bittersweet moment."

June 3, 2020 8:17pm CDT

3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has upgraded the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and filed charges against the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death.

June 3, 2020 7:40pm CDT

'I want justice for him': Mother of George Floyd's daughter speaks out

The mother of George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter spoke out Tuesday, calling for justice after his death in Minneapolis police custody.

June 3, 2020 4:32pm CDT

Family of George Floyd visits site of his death, memorial in Minneapolis

The family of George Floyd visited Minneapolis Wednesday to see the intersection where he was pinned to the ground by police. Family members - including Floyd's son, Quincy - were accompanied by their lawyer, Benjamin Crump, as they saw for the first time the memorial that has been set up at 38th and Chicago Avenue.

June 3, 2020 1:27pm CDT

George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter: 'Daddy changed the world'

Gianna Floyd, the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd, said her dad changed the world.

June 3, 2020 11:14am CDT

Minnesota Dept. of Human Rights launches civil rights investigation into Minneapolis Police Department

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights launched a civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department after the death of George Floyd.

June 2, 2020 10:29pm CDT

George Floyd family attorney says Biden to attend funeral

Ben Crump, the attorney for Floyd’s family, announced details of Floyd’s memorial services—one set in Minneapolis this Thursday, North Carolina on Saturday, and Houston on Monday--during an interview with "Team Roc" on Tuesday.

June 2, 2020 1:43pm CDT

Family-ordered autopsy: George Floyd died of asphyxia due to sustained pressure

Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family of George Floyd, held a news conference Monday sharing the results of the separate autopsy the team had called for earlier in the week.

June 1, 2020 10:58pm CDT

Illinois man federally charged for rioting passed out explosives in Minneapolis

A 28-year-old Illinois man is facing federal charges for rioting and possessing explosive devices after he traveled to Minneapolis last week amidst the unrest caused by the death of George Floyd.

June 1, 2020 9:50pm CDT

Medical examiner: Floyd's heart stopped while restrained

Under "other significant conditions” it said Floyd suffered from heart disease and hypertension, and listed fentanyl intoxication and recent methamphetamine use. Those factors were not listed under cause of death.

June 1, 2020 8:17pm CDT