At the most critical juncture in Walz’s tenure as governor, with the world pointing to his state as an example of gross injustice, he found insights and counsel from a group of Black women who pleaded with him to do more to address systemic racism.
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Ex-officer unrepentant as he’s sentenced to nearly 5 years in George Floyd killing
Tou Thao, the last former Minneapolis police officer convicted in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd, was found guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.
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Ex-officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in Floyd killing
The deal comes during a week when the country is focused on the deaths of 10 Black people in Buffalo, New York, at the hands of an 18-year-old white man.
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Jury ends day of deliberations in trial of 3 former police officers in George Floyd killing
The men are charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care when fellow Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for 9½ minutes, killing the 46-year-old Black man.
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Prosecutor says 3 officers in George Floyd’s killing ‘chose to do nothing’
During closing arguments, Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were singled out for their lack of action.
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Defense rests in officer’s federal trial over George Floyd’s death
Closing arguments in the case will begin Tuesday.
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Officer describes what he did – and didn’t do – on day George Floyd was killed
Three other former Minneapolis police officers are accused of depriving Floyd of his right to medical care while Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on the man’s neck.
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Police trainer testifies against officers in George Floyd’s death
A Minneapolis police officer who oversaw medical training for two of the three former officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights is scheduled to resume testifying in their federal trial.
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Officers could have saved George Floyd’s life, doctor testifies
A lung specialist says George Floyd might have survived if officers had changed his position on the ground or administered CPR as soon as his heart stopped.
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Prosecutors show video of George Floyd’s last day during ex-officers’ trial
Three former Minneapolis police officers are accused of violating Floyd’s civil rights as fellow officer Derek Chauvin killed him.