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From left, Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao. A Minnesota judge has decided Thursday, Nov. 5, to try all four men together in the case of the killing of George Floyd. (Hennepin County Sheriff's Office via AP)

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Judge in George Floyd Case Rejects Former Cops' Request to Move Trial

11:25pm November 05, 2020

by Jaclyn Diaz

A Minnesota Judge rejected the request to move the trial of the four police officers accused in the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Police officers stand guard in Philadelphia following protests over the police shooting death of Walter Wallace on Tuesday.

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Fatal Police Shooting In Philadelphia Sparks Protests, Clashes Overnight

3:05pm October 27, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Police shot and killed Walter Wallace during a confrontation Monday afternoon in West Philadelphia. Police said he was holding a knife. Violent clashes erupted on Monday night and into Tuesday.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was captured on cellphone video kneeling on Floyd's neck for several minutes, still faces a higher charge of second-degree murder.

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George Floyd Case: Judge Drops 3rd-Degree Murder Charge Against Derek Chauvin

12:38pm October 22, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was captured on cellphone video kneeling on Floyd's neck for several minutes, still faces a higher charge of second-degree murder.

Emergency medical technician Breonna Taylor, 26, was shot and killed by police in her home in March. Her name has become a rallying cry in protests against police brutality and social injustice.

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Louisville Police Officer Says Breonna Taylor Shooting Was 'Not A Race Thing'

3:32pm October 21, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Taylor's killing, along with that of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, sparked national protests calling for an end to systemic racism and police brutality. Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly denied he is racist.

A memorial stands where George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis on May 25 while in police custody.

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Judge In George Floyd Case Allows Video Of Prior Arrest To Be Made Public

2:25pm October 16, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

The prosecution had sought a 48-hour seal on court filings, which include a submission from the defense of footage of the 2019 encounter, in hopes of discussing what information to release.

The agony of George Floyd's final moments on Memorial Day, pinned below the knee of then-officer Derek Chauvin, ignited a national wave of protests against police brutality and racial injustice that are still ongoing.

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Derek Chauvin Can Await Murder Trial Out Of State Amid 'Safety Concerns'

7:05pm October 09, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

The former police officer charged with murder in the killing of George Floyd can leave Minnesota while he awaits trial. Floyd's family lawyer called it "an example of two justice systems in America."

Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police Department's 5th Precinct on Wednesday following the release of former police Officer Derek Chauvin. He posted a $1 million bond.

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51 Arrested In Minneapolis Protests Following Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin's Release

6:22pm October 08, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

The former police officer faces charges of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's killing in May. Demonstrators took to the streets Wednesday after he posted a $1 million bond.

During the presidential debate on Tuesday night, President Trump claimed the "Portland sheriff" supports him.

Portland, Ore., Sheriff Says He 'Will Never Support' President Trump

1:57pm September 30, 2020

by Bill Chappell

"Donald Trump has made my job a hell of a lot harder since he started talking about Portland," says Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese. The president claimed that the "Portland sheriff" supports him.

Protesters look for an escape while Portland police disperse a crowd in Portland, Ore. Wednesday. Violent protests erupted following the results of a grand jury investigation into the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor.

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Police Declare 'Riot' In Portland, Ore. After Breonna Taylor Decision

3:53pm September 24, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Police said a crowd grew to nearly 300 people at one point, and skirmishes broke out between protesters and law enforcement. Thirteen people were arrested.

People attend the March on Washington, on Friday at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.

Thousands Gather For March On Washington To Demand Police Reform And Racial Equality

1:55pm August 28, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

The "Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" march comes as frustration over police brutality and use of force have sparked national protests following the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd.