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WATCH: Closing Arguments in Trial of Derek Chauvin For Killing George Floyd

Special BroadcastApril 19, 2021
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A Minneapolis jury is hearing closing arguments today in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who killed George Floyd last May by kneeling on his neck for over 9 minutes. Jurors will then be sequestered until they reach a unanimous verdict.

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StoryApr 13, 2021

Derek Chauvin Trial Breaks Down “Blue Wall of Silence” as Police Officials Testify Against Ex-Cop

StoryApr 07, 2021

Retired Black NYPD Detective: Derek Chauvin Trial Highlights “Race-Based” Police Brutality Problem

ColumnApr 01, 2021

The Derek Chauvin Murder Trial: Bystanders’ Courage and Compassion Versus Police Cruelty

StoryApr 01, 2021

“The System of Policing Is on Trial”: Derek Chauvin Murder Case Is About More Than Just George Floyd

StoryApr 01, 2021

“Check His Pulse”: In Derek Chauvin Trial, Outraged Bystanders Describe Witnessing George Floyd Death

Web ExclusiveMar 31, 2021

“I Felt the Need to Call the Police on the Police”: Witnesses Describe Seeing George Floyd’s Murder

StoryMar 30, 2021

Derek Chauvin Defense Blames “George Floyd Himself for His Own Death,” Not the Police “Blood Choke”

StoryMar 30, 2021

9 Minutes, 29 Seconds: Derek Chauvin Trial Opens with Full Video of George Floyd’s Killing

StoryMar 29, 2021

Robin D.G. Kelley on Derek Chauvin Murder Trial, Reparations in Evanston & Cornel West Tenure Fight

StoryMar 09, 2021

The Murder of George Floyd: Officer Derek Chauvin Trial Set to Begin as New Charges Considered

StoryMar 05, 2021

“We Do This ’Til We Free Us”: Mariame Kaba on Abolishing Police, Prisons & Moving Toward Justice

StoryFeb 26, 2021

“The Whole System Needs to Be Indicted”: Attorney Benjamin Crump on Overhauling U.S. Policing

StoryJul 16, 2020

COVID-Stricken Marc Lamont Hill: New Floyd Video Shows Familiar Ritual of Racist Police Terror

ColumnJun 25, 2020

For Many Athletes, Challenging Racism Is No Game

StoryJun 15, 2020

Police Anti-Bias Trainer Shot in Groin by San Jose Cops at Protest: “It’s Clear This Isn’t Working”

Web ExclusiveJun 12, 2020

Angela Davis on Abolition, Calls to Defund Police, Toppled Racist Statues & Voting in 2020 Election

ColumnJun 11, 2020

Activists Demand: Defend Black Lives, Defund the Police

StoryJun 11, 2020

“He Didn’t Deserve to Die Over $20”: George Floyd’s Brother Urges Congress to Stop Police Killings

StoryJun 10, 2020

“Justice Will Be Served”: Family Pays Tribute to George Floyd and Demands Change at Houston Funeral

ColumnJun 04, 2020

George Floyd, Presente!

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