Week 1 of Derek Chauvin murder trial wraps up

Former police officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial will resume Monday after a week of gripping testimony inside the courtroom. Jurors heard from several people, including the teen who filmed the video of Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck and a senior member of the Minneapolis Police Department. Brandt Williams, a criminal justice and public safety correspondent for Minnesota Public Radio News, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to recap the first week of proceedings.

• Apr 3, 2021
• 7:11

Minneapolis cop calls Chauvin's use of force "unnecessary"

The first week of Derek Chauvin's murder trial wrapped up with the Minneapolis Police Department's most senior officer taking the stand. Homicide unit commander Lieutenant Richard Zimmerman said Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck was "totally unnecessary." CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe breaks down the prosecution's case after the first week.

• Apr 2, 2021
• 8:07

Cop says Chauvin's actions "totally unnecessary"

A top Minneapolis police officer was highly critical of Derek Chauvin's use of force during George Floyd's arrest. Jamie Yuccas has the latest on the trial.

• Apr 2, 2021
• 2:37

Police lieutenant says force used against George Floyd was "uncalled for"

Minneapolis Police Lieutenant Rick Zimmerman testified a knee to the neck can "absolutely" be considered deadly force.

• Apr 2, 2021

Police lieutenant testifies in Chauvin trial

On Day 5 of the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Lieutenant Richard Zimmerman testified that Chauvin putting his knee on George Floyd's neck was "uncalled for." Tom Hanson has more on CBSN.

• Apr 2, 2021
• 1:24

First week of Derek Chauvin trial

Police supervisors testified Friday in Derek Chauvin's murder trial, focusing on the use of force against George Floyd. Judith Browne Dianis, the executive director of the Advancement Project National Office, joined CBSN with more on the impacts this trial could have.

• Apr 2, 2021
• 6:42

Lieutenant: Force against Floyd "uncalled for"

Minneapolis Police Lieutenant Richard Zimmerman testified in the Derek Chauvin trial Thursday that officers had no reason to feel they were in danger from George Floyd.

• Apr 2, 2021
• 1:23

Issues in Chauvin trial go "far beyond Minneapolis," official says

"Every single city, you know, some big cities, some small cities like Ferguson, have experienced what we're experiencing emotionally here in Minneapolis," City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison said.

• Apr 2, 2021

Jeremiah Ellison on Chauvin trial

Only on "CBS This Morning" Minneapolis City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison shares his reactions to the first week of the Derek Chauvin trial and his work to heal the community.

• Apr 2, 2021
• 6:12

Minneapolis residents react to Chauvin trial

The Derek Chauvin trial has brought back a flood of emotions for those watching around the country and the world. More than ten months after his death, CBS News spoke to people in Minneapolis to find out how the trial is affecting them as they watch it unfold.

• Apr 2, 2021
• 2:46

Legal analyst on Derek Chauvin trial

Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the emotional first week of the trial of Derek Chauvin, who was charged with killing George Floyd last summer in Minneapolis - plus what to watch for as the trial continues next week.

• Apr 2, 2021
• 2:00

NAACP president says "criminal justice system is on trial" with Chauvin

NAACP President Derrick Johnson spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.

• Apr 2, 2021

Analyzing the impact of Derek Chauvin's trial

The outcome of Derek Chauvin's trial will have a large impact on Minneapolis and the country. Minnesota activists say the only justice for George Floyd is a guilty verdict. Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights lawyer, joins CBSN to explain the gravity of the verdict.

• Apr 1, 2021
• 9:58

Derek Chauvin trial day 4 analysis

In day four of testimony in the trail of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis Police Department supervising sergeant told jurors he thinks officers should have stopped restraining George Floyd sooner, and paramedics detail efforts they took to save Floyd's life. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas has the latest, then Kim Wehle, a professor at University of Baltimore Law School, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her analysis of Thursday's proceedings, including testimony from Floyd's girlfriend.

• Apr 1, 2021
• 10:36

New video emerges in Derek Chauvin trial

The prosecution played dramatic, never-before-seen video of the ambulance team arriving to save George Floyd's life during the trial of Derek Chauvin on Thursday. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Apr 1, 2021
• 4:10

Police supervisor testifies Chauvin "could have ended" restraint

The shift supervisor for the fired Minneapolis police officers took the stand Thursday. The jury also heard from paramedics and George Floyd's girlfriend.

• Apr 1, 2021

Chauvin case could change police accountability

Testimony continued for the fourth day in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin as witnesses offered often emotional testimony on the death of George Floyd. Alan Jenkins, a professor of practice at Harvard Law School, joins CBSN with more on how this case could change accountability for police officers.

• Apr 1, 2021
• 9:01

Takeaways from Day 3 of Derek Chauvin trial

Videos showing the moments leading up to George Floyd's death are playing a key role in the first days of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial. Attorney Paul Batista joined CBSN to break down the testimony so far.

• Apr 1, 2021
• 10:52

George Floyd's girlfriend testifies

Courteney Batya Ross, who was George Floyd's girlfriend before his death, testified at the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. She said she and Floyd had both struggled with opioid addiction. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have details.

• Apr 1, 2021
• 10:14

Witness sobs watching video of Floyd struggling with officers

Charles McMillian cried as he testified that he felt "helpless." Earlier, a store clerk took the stand in the Derek Chauvin trial.

• Apr 1, 2021

Bodycam footage shown in Derek Chauvin's murder trial

On day three of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, prosecutors showed jurors video from several police body cameras worn by officers during their encounter with George Floyd. As CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports, jurors also heard testimony from the store clerk who took a fake $20 bill from Floyd, which police were called to investigate. Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the prosecution's strategy and how the defense might respond.

• Mar 31, 2021
• 10:39

Witnesses, video detail George Floyd's final hours

The jury in Derek Chauvin's trial saw shocking police bodycam video of officers struggling with George Floyd before his death. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Mar 31, 2021
• 4:02

Witness sobs watching George Floyd video

Bystander Charles McMillian broke down on the witness stand Wednesday as he testified in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. McMillian sobbed as prosecutors played police body camera video showing officers attempting to force Floyd inside a police car.

• Mar 31, 2021
• 2:12

Legal analyst on Day 2 of Chauvin trial

The second day of the Derek Chauvin trial featured testimony from witnesses who described what they saw as the former police officer kept his knee pinned on George Floyd's neck. An off-duty firefighter said she was blocked from helping Floyd. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN AM to discuss.

• Mar 31, 2021
• 7:46

Emotional testimony in Chauvin trial

In the second day of the Derek Chauvin trial, the court heard emotional testimony from witnesses who were on scene during George Floyd's fatal arrest. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN AM with a recap of the latest developments and a look ahead.

• Mar 31, 2021
• 5:47

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