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The Legacy of George Floyd

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Kueng takes plea deal, Thao agrees to let judge decide his case

After J. Alexander Kueng pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting manslaughter in George Floyd's death, Tou Thao agreed to a stipulated evidence trial.
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Lawsuit on behalf of George Floyd's daughter to be filed against Kanye West

The artist, who now goes by “Ye," attempted to link Floyd’s death to fentanyl during an interview on the "Drink Champs" podcast.
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President Biden signs federal policing order two years after George Floyd's death

Prior to signing the order, Biden spoke about the reform, saying it will promote accountability, raise standards and modernize policing.
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Death of Patrick Lyoya renews calls for federal police reform

The "White Paper," written by attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, lays out comprehensive police reform with a goal of removing "the bad apples."
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Emotional, memorable witnesses in Chauvin trial take the stand on Day 2 of ex-officers' federal trial

The prosecution called Cup Foods employee Christopher Martin and eyewitness Charles McMillian to testify Tuesday.
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After opening statements, first witness called in federal trial of 3 ex-MPD officers

J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are charged with depriving George Floyd of his constitutional rights while acting under government authority.
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Former Minneapolis police officers plead not guilty to federal civil rights charges in George Floyd's death

Four former Minneapolis police officers are facing federal charges alleging they violated George Floyd's civil rights when he was killed in May 2020.
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'It was based on the evidence' | Chauvin jurors sit down for CNN interview

Don Lemon spoke to five jurors and two alternates from the jury that convicted former MPD officer Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd.
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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for the murder of George Floyd

The sentence is a 10-year upward departure from the presumptive sentence of 12.5 years under Minnesota guidelines.
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Judge rejects Chauvin request for new trial in Floyd death

Derek Chauvin will be sentenced for George Floyd's murder at 1:30 p.m. Friday. A few hours before, the judge ruled that should not get a new trial.
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Chauvin to be sentenced Friday in George Floyd's murder

Chauvin’s attorney filed a motion seeking a lesser sentence – even as low as probation – while prosecutors filed a motion seeking a 30-year sentence.