
Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty In Federal Civil Rights Case Over George Floyd's Death
The former Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty in a federal civil rights case.
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The former Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty in a federal civil rights case.
In front of a new George Floyd statue in Flatbush Junction, residents rallied together to learn the fate of Derek Chauvin, some 1,200 miles away in Minneapolis.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison.
Prosecutors have asked for a 30-year prison sentence, but the judge could go up to 40.
Hundreds of people took to the streets on Tuesday, day into night, at times taking over the Brooklyn Bridge, honoring Floyd on the anniversary of his death.
Widespread protests blanketed cities, large and small - an outrage shared by the most diverse patchwork of humanity.
Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane face charges in Hennepin County of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and manslaughter. Their trial was scheduled to take place in August.
Attorney Eric Nelson has filed a motion for a new trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
If George Floyd's murder became the rallying cry for police reform, then Chauvin's conviction is widely believed to be the example of accountability.
Even as she celebrated the verdict in the Floyd case, she says it was also complicated -- a feeling of elation for the Floyd family but also reflection on what's happened to others.
Corrections officials say Chauvin is being held in "administrative segregation" for his safety at the Oak Park Heights maximum security prison.
New Yorkers took to the streets Tuesday after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd.
Leaders from Black Lives Matter Greater NY told the crowd the conviction came about because of the relentless protests and pressure of everyday people who would not give up.
While George Floyd's murder was a lightning rod that awakened a collective consciousness, activists have been pounding the pavement for years.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in remarks Tuesday called the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd a step forward toward a more just America, but emphasized that more must be done.
The verdict was read in Hennepin County court just after 4 p.m. Thursday. It took the jury roughly 10 hours of deliberation to reach their verdict.
Chauvin on Tuesday afternoon was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Anticipation is mounting as the Tri-State area braces for a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. The NYPD is getting ready for possible protests.
Twelve Minnesotans are now deciding what happens to the ex-police officer charged with the death of George Floyd. The jurors heard closing arguments in the trial of Derek Chauvin Monday.
Closing arguments are underway Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of murdering George Floyd.
Closing arguments are set for Monday in the Derek Chauvin trial after a dramatic final day of testimony.
Derek Chauvin's defense called its own medical expert to introduce an alternative cause to George Floyd's death Wednesday.
The defense began presenting its case Tuesday in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin.
The murder trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin entered its 10th day Friday. Jurors heard testimony from key medical experts on the death of George Floyd.
Police officers who train others in "use of force" took the stand in day seven of the Derek Chauvin trial. Chauvin is the former cop charged in the death of George Floyd.
Police are looking to speak with the child's father, a 22-year-old man with a criminal record. According to police sources, the couple had a tumultuous relationship.
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
Things are heating up and we're heading into the holiday weekend with sizzlin' sunshine.
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify.
Two women found love volunteering together at their neighborhood community center for LGBTQ+ elders.
The allegations span decades, and include shaming abuse survivors and retraumatizing them during investigations.
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Two women found love volunteering together at their neighborhood community center for LGBTQ+ elders.
The allegations span decades, and include shaming abuse survivors and retraumatizing them during investigations.
She's accused of founding a fake cryptocurrency called OneCoin.
There's a renewed focus on the Holocaust amid a rash of hate speech and hate crimes.
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
They're the first additions since 1937, and are needed to keep up with Jersey City's growing population.
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
Jackie Dias would've liked to have had a crystal ball to see the future would be OK when John came out as a gay man 10 years ago.
As many as 1,000 boats are expected in the water off Huntington for the Fourth of July.
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
Mayor Eric Adams, along with many other lawmakers, fear the recent Supreme Court ruling on guns in New York will have far-reaching implications.
Shootings spiked in June and July of 2020, reaching record levels not seen since 2006. We examine the reasons why.
Hizzoner says the $2.5 million unit has 24 newly-hired criminologists dedicated to getting results quickly.
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
The city is still waiting for a shipment from the federal government.
Dr. Dave Chokshi says the tensions between Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo got in the way of public health.
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Back in November, the boy was pinned under a car that jumped the curb in Gravesend.
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
The Yankees managed just two runs combined in the three recent losses to Houston.
The 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, signed a four-year, $194 million extension with Brooklyn last season.
NYCFC (8-4-4) got two goals from Héber, another one from Gabriel Pereira and one from Talles Magno.
Veteran right-hander throws two-hit ball over eight innings in Astros' 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
CBS2's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 30 at 11 p.m.
As the nation is seeing a rise in violent crime, a CBS News investigation found that homicides are going unsolved at a historic pace. In a series "Crime Without Punishment: Unsolved Murder in America," Jim Axelrod looks at the disturbing trend of killers going free.
Family members of the woman shot and killed while pushing a stroller on the Upper East Side say the system failed her and now they're demanding justice. CBS2's Thalia Perez has more from a vigil held Thursday night.
A lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's parents will move forward.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner spoke to a man who is in isolation with monkeypox right now, and he has advice for others who could be exposed.