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In this image from video, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin listens as his defense attorney Eric Nelson gives closing arguments as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill preside April 19, 2021, in the trial of Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. (Court TV via AP, Pool)
Apr 17, 2023

Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing

The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction in the killing of George Floyd.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building in Annapolis. MF-D 9/20/04.
Dec 19, 2022

Fleeing man, regardless of race, may give police reasonable suspicion, Md. high court says

A Black man’s speedy departure upon seeing Baltimore police in a high-crime area may give officers reasonable suspicion of criminal activity to stop him, the Maryland Supreme Court ruled.

Maryland Court of Appeals
Nov 4, 2022

Md. high court considers if fleeing Black man gives police reasonable suspicion

Maryland’s top court grappled with whether a Black man’s speedy departure upon seeing Baltimore police in a high-crime area gives officers reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

Minneapolis police stand outside the department's 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. America is in the midst of a police officer shortage that many in law enforcement blame on the two-fold morale hit of 2020 — the coronavirus pandemic and criticism of police that boiled over with the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Nov 1, 2022

States struggle with pushback after wave of policing reforms

Two years after states around the country passed an unprecedented number of police reforms after the killing of George Floyd, some are struggling to make the new policies stick.

Minneapolis police stand outside the department's 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. America is in the midst of a police officer shortage that many in law enforcement blame on the two-fold morale hit of 2020 — the coronavirus pandemic and criticism of police that boiled over with the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Oct 24, 2022

Ex-Minneapolis cop pleads guilty in George Floyd killing

A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.

Sep 8, 2022

Md. high court opens term with race-related cases on docket

Maryland’s top court opened its 2022-2023 session this month, a term in which it will consider whether alleged racially charged comments so permeated a recently reported appeals court opinion that a convicted killer, who is Black, deserves a new hearing before an impartial appellate body. The Court of Appeals will also weigh if a Black […]

Minneapolis police stand outside the department's 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. America is in the midst of a police officer shortage that many in law enforcement blame on the two-fold morale hit of 2020 — the coronavirus pandemic and criticism of police that boiled over with the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Jul 27, 2022

Former officers sentenced for violating George Floyd’s rights

A federal judge sentenced two former Minneapolis police officers who were convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights to lighter terms than recommended in sentencing guidelines.

Minneapolis police stand outside the department's 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. America is in the midst of a police officer shortage that many in law enforcement blame on the two-fold morale hit of 2020 — the coronavirus pandemic and criticism of police that boiled over with the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Jul 21, 2022

Ex-cop sentenced on federal civil rights charge in George Floyd murder

A federal judge sentenced former Minneapolis police Officer Thomas Lane to prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

The Baltimore Police Department says it is seeing success with its Crisis Response Team since its inception nearly six months ago. (Chelsea Jones/Capital News Service file photo.)
Jul 11, 2022

Md. high court to weigh if fleeing Black man gives police reasonable suspicion

Maryland’s top court will weigh whether a Black man’s speedy departure upon seeing Baltimore police in a high-crime area gives officers reasonable suspicion of criminal activity to stop him.

In this image from video, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin listens as his defense attorney Eric Nelson gives closing arguments as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill preside April 19, 2021, in the trial of Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. (Court TV via AP, Pool)
Jul 7, 2022

Derek Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights

A federal judge sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

Minneapolis police stand outside the department's 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. America is in the midst of a police officer shortage that many in law enforcement blame on the two-fold morale hit of 2020 — the coronavirus pandemic and criticism of police that boiled over with the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Apr 27, 2022

Investigation finds pattern of race discrimination by Minneapolis police

The Minneapolis Police Department has engaged in a pattern of race discrimination, according to the findings released Wednesday.

Feb 24, 2022

3 ex-cops convicted of rights violations in George Floyd killing

Three former Minneapolis police officers were convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

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