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Tuesday

Minnesota Attorney General Focused On Mechanics Of Derek Chauvin Case, Not Its Impact

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison prosecuted former officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted on April 20 of murdering George Floyd. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

Minnesota Attorney General Focused On Mechanics Of Derek Chauvin Case, Not Its Impact

Keith Ellison, who led the prosecution of former officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, wasn't sure they were going to win. "Accountability just doesn't happen very much," he says.

Minnesota Attorney General Focused On Mechanics Of Derek Chauvin Case, Not Its Impact

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Monday

Law

Minnesota's 1st Black Attorney General Led Prosecution In Chauvin Case

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says the trial of Derek Chauvin puts other police on notice: If they break the law, they may see their chief and colleagues testify against them.

Minnesota's 1st Black Attorney General Led Prosecution In Chauvin Case

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Wednesday

Law

Chauvin Is Taken Into Custody To Wait For Sentencing

The conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd is a major moment in the push for police to face accountability in the killings of Black men.

Chauvin Is Taken Into Custody To Wait For Sentencing

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Tuesday

National

Verdict Reached For Derek Chauvin's Trial For The Murder Of George Floyd

A verdict has been reached in Derek Chauvin's Trial for the murder of George Floyd.

Verdict Reached For Derek Chauvin's Trial For The Murder Of George Floyd

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Monday

Law

Minneapolis Braces For A Verdict As Closing Arguments Begin In Derek Chauvin's Trial

Closing arguments begin today in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of murder in the killing of George Floyd. Minneapolis is preparing for the verdict and the potential fallout.

Minneapolis Braces For A Verdict As Closing Arguments Begin In Derek Chauvin's Trial

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National

Jury Prepares To Deliberate In Derek Chauvin Case

The defense and prosecutors have rested their cases in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd while he was in custody.

Jury Prepares To Deliberate In Derek Chauvin Case

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Thursday

Muslim Civil Rights Leader Accused Of Harassment, Misconduct

Hassan Shibly, once the prominent head of the Council on American-Islamic Relations' Florida chapter, resigned after allegations of domestic abuse were made against him. Since then, other women have come forward with accusations of their own. Shibly has denied the allegations. Chris O'Meara/AP hide caption

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Muslim Civil Rights Leader Accused Of Harassment, Misconduct

A former chapter leader at the Council on American-Islamic Relations was accused of domestic abuse. Since then, other women have come forward with allegations of bad behavior, while he disputes all.

Tuesday

National

Grief, Outrage Follow Another Police Killing Of A Black Man

Protesters angry over the police shooting of Daunte Wright were met with tear gas in Brooklyn Center, Minn. The police chief says the officer meant to fire her taser, but fired her gun instead.

Grief, Outrage Follow Another Police Killing Of A Black Man

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Monday

National

Medical Experts Continued To Testify In Derek Chauvin's Murder Trial

Prosecution against Derek Chauvin is coming to an end as more medical experts testify. Exactly how many is uncertain for the prosecution, but soon it will be the defense's turn to make its case.

Medical Experts Continued To Testify In Derek Chauvin's Murder Trial

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Monday

National

Opening Arguments Have Begun For The Derek Chauvin Trial

After a drawn out jury-selection process, the opening arguments began for the first day of the Derek Chauvin trial, the former police officer accused of killing George Floyd.

Opening Arguments Have Begun For The Derek Chauvin Trial

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Law

Chauvin Trial Shines A Light On George Floyd's Death, Racial Injustice

Opening statements begin Monday in the trial of an ex-policeman who was videoed with his knee on George Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes. It sparked a reckoning over race and justice in America.

Chauvin Trial Shines A Light On George Floyd's Death, Racial Injustice

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Tuesday

Jury Selection Complete In Murder Trial Against Derek Chauvin

In this screen grab from video, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides over jury selection in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. AP hide caption

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Live Updates: Trial Over George Floyd's Killing

Jury Selection Complete In Murder Trial Against Derek Chauvin

Jury selection is complete in the high-profile murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. It took over two weeks to pick the jury.

Friday

Race

"We Need To Do More." Asian Americans Voice Anger, Frustration After Atlanta Shooting

Asian Americans speak about their anger over the shootings in the Atlanta area that left six women of Asian descent dead.

"We Need To Do More." Asian Americans Voice Anger, Frustration After Atlanta Shooting

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