Derek Chauvin Trial

The Minneapolis Police Department’s top homicide detective affirmed that kneeling on George Floyd’s neck after being handcuffed was “totally unnecessary,” mentioning that “if your knee is on someone’s neck — that could kill them.” Lt. Richard Zimmerman, in-charge of the homicide division for more than 12 years, said on Friday…

Opinion Piece *Trigger Warning: Police brutality and racism; descriptive language relating to the death of George Floyd, a Black man, at the hands of police* In the days leading up to the final verdict of State of Minnesota v. Derek Michael Chauvin, there was palpable tension in the air. Even from 4,000…

Like many black people, I waited anxiously for the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. A quick recap, just in case you have been living under a rock — Derek Chauvin kneeled on George Floyd’s neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds and murdered him. The act was videotaped…

After less than 24 hours of deliberation, the jury announced that they had a verdict for Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who went on trial for the murder of George Floyd. Downtown Minneapolis became a giant traffic jam as everyone left to avoid potential unrest. I live 2 blocks…

Our prayers tonight are with the family of George Floyd as they continue to mourn their loss nearly a year after he was murdered. They are also with Darnella Frazier and her family, as it was her heroic action that began this long march toward accountability. While decisions made in…

In elementary schools in Houston, I suspect that the five Floyd children started their school days the way most American kids did: standing up, turning to the flag on the dowel of balsa wood, placing their hands over their hearts, making the pledge. …

Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Last night, as the world watched with bated breath, the jury announced the verdict for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd in the full view of an audience last May. He was found guilty on every count. …