Minneapolis police chief continues to work toward change
Despite a staffing shortage, Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara says he is determined to build trust between police and the community.
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Despite a staffing shortage, Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara says he is determined to build trust between police and the community.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate Friday at a federal prison in Arizona.
Tou Thao, the last former Minneapolis police officer convicted in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd, was sentenced Monday to four years and nine months - even as he denied wrongdoing.
Former police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights in December.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison.
Attorney Eric Nelson has filed a motion for a new trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
Rep. Maxine Waters Tuesday got a show of support in the Southland with a group of local clergy saying she has always stood up for the marginalized and is an advocate for equitable justice.
At Grand Park on Tuesday, faith leaders and activists gathered ahead of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, the former Minneapolis Police Officer charged with killing George Floyd.
Beverly Hills, Long Beach and downtown Los Angeles were all hit hard last summer by looting and vandalism in the weeks of unrest following the death of George Floyd, putting law enforcement on high alert ahead of the verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial.
After the guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the May 2020 murder of George Floyd, there are discussions being had nationwide about how to achieve racial equity in the criminal justice system.
Former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, who last May held a knee down on George Floyd's neck for more than 9 minutes, has been found guilty of second-degree murder and two other charges in Floyd's death.
On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti reacted to the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis Police Officer found guilt on three counts in the murder of George Floyd.
Leaders across the Southland reacted Tuesday following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
"I'll give you that Congresswoman Waters may have given you something on appeal that may result in this whole trial being overturned."
Closing arguments are underway Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of murdering George Floyd.
Protestors gathered in south LA's Leimert Park to hold a candlelight vigil two of the most recent police-involved killings.
As people across the nation stand united to fight for accountability in the deaths of individuals who were killed by police officers, those officials are hoping to spread a message about peaceful protests.
After a 911 dispatcher called now-retired Minneapolis police sergeant David Pleoger to report something "concerning" on May 25, 2020, Pleoger called officer Derek Chauvin on his cell phone.
