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Minneapolis Car Crash: Hit-and-run Suspect That Killed 5 Women Jailed

Suspect in Minneapolis Car Crash That Killed 5 Young Woman Was Previously Jailed for Hit-and-Run

The man suspected of the Minneapolis car crash that killed five young women has a history of hit-and-run in California.

Minneapolis Car Crash: 5 Victims Identified as 5 Young Women

5 Minneapolis Car Crash Victims Identified as Women Aged 17-20

Jun 18, 2023 11:55 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Five Minneapolis young women were killed when a driver ran a red light Friday night.

George Floyd Murder: Derek Chauvin Conviction Affirmed by Court

George Floyd Murder: Derek Chauvin Conviction Affirmed by Appeals Court

Apr 18, 2023 05:19 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The appeal for a new trial of Derek Chauvin, one of the suspects in George Floyd's murder case, was rejected by the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Minneapolis Police Department Still Struggling to Ramp up Recruitment After George Floyd Death

Oct 24, 2022 12:02 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Minneapolis Police Department is still struggling with recruitment while hundreds of police officers left, citing post-traumatic stress from the George Floyd incident in 2020.

Timberwolves-Clippers #GlueGate: The Real Reason Animal Activist Woman Superglued Herself on Court

Apr 13, 2022 03:31 AM EDT By Mary Webber

During the Timberwolves and Clippers game on Tuesday, a woman made her way onto the court and tried to glue herself to the floor under the basket.

George Floyd Trial Update: 3 Ex-Minneapolis Police Officers 'Guilty' on Federal Charges in Floyd's Killing

Feb 25, 2022 12:15 AM EST By Mary Webber

A new development in the George Floyd case came to light on Thursday when the three ex-Minneapolis police officers were found guilty on federal charges.

Minneapolis Takes a Stand Against Enbridge Line 3 in a Unanimous Resolution

Jul 05, 2021 07:33 PM EDT By Mark Smith

With a 13-0 vote, the Minneapolis City Council unanimously stands against the proposed Line 3 tar sands oil pipeline - joining the call for resistance from climate justice groups, Indigenous communities, and everyday citizens.

Derek Chauvin Gets 22.5 Years in Prison for George Floyd's Murder

Jun 25, 2021 11:23 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin has received a prison sentence of 22.5 years for second-degree unintentional murder in George Floyd's death.

Derek Chauvin, 3 Other Ex-Cops Indicted on Civil Rights Charges in George Floyd's Death

May 07, 2021 10:09 PM EDT By Mary Webber

A federal grand jury has indicted Derek Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis cops for civil rights charges over the death of 46-year-old George Floyd.

Kim Potter: Cop Who Shot Daunte Wright Resigns, Flees Home

Apr 14, 2021 01:29 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Kim Potter, the Minnesota police officer responsible for Daunte Wright's death, and the chief of police resigned on Tuesday.

Cop Who Shot Daunte Wright Mistook Her Own Gun for Taser

Apr 13, 2021 03:27 AM EDT By Jess Smith

The bodycam footage of a shooting incident in Minneapolis that ended the life of Daunte Wright showed that a cop mistook her gun for a taser.

Police Shooting Near Minneapolis Sparks Protest

Fatal Shooting of Minneapolis Man Involving Police Sparks Unrest

Apr 12, 2021 07:51 AM EDT By Jess Smith

The deadly encounter in the Minessota suburb and ensuing unrest happened in the midst of the Derek Chauvin trial for the killing of George Floyd.

Minneapolis To Pay 27M To Settle a Civil Lawsuit from George Floyd’s Family

George Floyd's Family Agrees to 'Historic' $27 Million Settlement With Minneapolis

Mar 12, 2021 10:42 PM EST By Mary Anne Webber

Minneapolis City is set to pay the family of George Floyd a sum of $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit over the man's death in police custody.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is seen in an artist's sketch attends a court hearing via video link

Judge Sets Derek Chauvin's Conditional Bail at $1.25 Million in First Court Appearance

Jun 09, 2020 02:36 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

The former police officer charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for killing an African-American man two weeks ago was given a conditional bail of $1.25 million on Monday.

Protests against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Los Angeles

US Struggles As Thousands of Protesters Storm Cities In Black Lives Matter Movement

May 31, 2020 08:51 PM EDT By Danielle Ong

Multiple cities in the United States rush to impose sweeping curfews and deploy law enforcement authorities as thousands of protesters participated in violent demonstrations following the death of 46-year-old African American man, George Floyd.

Protesters gather near the Minneapolis Police third precinct

Minnesota in Chaos as Governor Sends National Guard Following Arson and Looting Over George Floyd's Death

May 28, 2020 10:56 PM EDT By Danielle Ong

Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz has declared a state of emergency and sent National Guards following three nights of destructive protests after news of George Floyd's death-and the circumstances that led to it-sparked national outrage.