A juror said deliberations were primarily spent trying to convince one person who was uncertain about part of the jury instructions.
George Floyd
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North Carolina deputy fatally shoots Black man while serving warrant
He was placed on leave pending a review by the State Bureau of Investigation, the sheriff says.
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St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters want grand jury to review case
A hearing on the motion to remand is scheduled for April 30.
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Ohio police kill Black teen who attacked 2 with knife
Body camera video shows a Columbus officer fatally shooting her.
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Garland announces sweeping Minneapolis police probe after Chauvin verdict
Three other ex-officers charged in George Floyd’s death will be tried together starting Aug. 23.
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Crowds react with joy, wariness to verdict in George Floyd’s death
Crowds nationwide have reacted with jubilation but also with deep awareness of the progress left to be made after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the killing of George Floyd
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George Floyd’s family members celebrate verdict, vow to fight on for racial justice
The guilty verdict came as a validation of the Black Lives Matter movement, one in which Floyd’s relatives have emerged as central players.
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Outcome of jury verdict in Chauvin trial unsurprising to local attorneys, officials
As stunning as the verdict was for many, it was not an outright surprise for local attorneys who have been following the case closely.
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Biden to America after George Floyd verdict: ‘We can’t stop here’
The president and vice president call on Congress to act swiftly to address policing reform, including by approving a bill named for Floyd, who died with his neck under the knee of former police officer Derek Chauvin last May.
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Jury convicts former officer Derek Chauvin of George Floyd’s murder
The former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.