The Latest Breaking News from George Floyd

Minneapolis police officer who killed Amir Locke during no-knock raid trained other, lawyer claims

The officers who killed George Floyd and Daunte Wright were also training officers

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Tou Thao testifies he didn't convey crowd's concerns about George Floyd to Chauvin

MINNEAPOLIS — With former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao under cross-examination for a second day, a federal prosecutor pressed him on his failure to say anything to his partners about the crowd's concerns about George Floyd falling silent while he was restrained on the street.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2022

Officer in Floyd killing says his role was crowd control

A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's killing is scheduled to resume testifying Wednesday, after telling the court that his role was to control traffic and onlookers

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

At least 2 ex-officers involved in Floyd incident plan to testify in federal civil rights trial as defense prepares to begin its case

MINNEAPOLIS — Two of three former Minneapolis police officers have confirmed that they intend to testify when the defense lays out its case in the federal civil rights trial for the death of George Floyd.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2022

Cops failed in their duty to provide care for George Floyd while in custody, veteran officer says

MINNEAPOLIS — A University of Virginia use-of-force expert began the fourth week of testimony Monday in the federal civil rights trial of three former Minneapolis police officers by saying the men failed in their duty to care for George Floyd.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2022

‘Excited delirium’ emerges as key issue in trial of officers accused over George Floyd death

Civil rights trial of Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane, accused of failing to intervene in Floyd’s murder, takes place

The Guardian - US · Feb 14, 2022

Prosecutors expected to rest in 2nd trial in Floyd's killing

After nearly three weeks of testimony, federal prosecutors are expected to rest their case against three former Minneapolis police officers who are charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022

Nancy Pelosi rejects ‘defund the police’ talk from progressives after Amir Locke shooting

Democratic leader has faced concerns from moderates, conservatives that ‘defund the police’ hurts party image

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022

Chicago cop who boasted ‘I kill’ in 2018 video stripped of police powers after separate complaint

Officer James Hunt has been assigned to desk duty following a civilian complaint that took place during the George Floyd protests in 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 12, 2022

Ex-Air Force sergeant and ‘Boogaloo Bois’ member pleads guilty to killing security guard in California

A former Air Force sergeant and a member of the extremist “Boogaloo” movement has pleaded guilty to killing a federal security officer in California amid protests triggered by the officer-involved death of George Floyd.

Tribune News Service · Feb 12, 2022