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"George Floyd's soul can finally rest in peace," family attorney L. Chris Stewart told reporters at a press conference in Minneapolis after the verdict against former police officer Derek Chauvin was handed down. The morning after the conclusion of the historic trial, Stewart speaks to Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" about justice and accountability.
The prosecution in the Derek Chauvin trial presented its closing argument Monday morning. CBS News legal contributor Keir Dougall, who is a former federal prosecutor, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the prosecution's argument.
Security is heightened across Minneapolis ahead of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect from closing arguments.
Closing arguments are set to begin next week in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd. Jody Armour, a law professor at University of Southern California's Gould School of Law, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with what's next in the trial.
The prosecution and defense have both rested in the Derek Chauvin trial. Former federal prosecutor and CBS News legal contributor Keir Dougall spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the case and what to expect from closing arguments on Monday.
Prosecutors in the Derek Chauvin trial called only one rebuttal witness after the defense rested its case on Thursday. Pulmonologist Dr. Martin Tobin, who specializes in how people breathe, spoke about the defense's theory that exhaust from a police cruiser could have harmed George Floyd. Keir Dougall, a CBS News legal contributor and former federal prosecutor, broke down the testimony on CBSN.
The former chief medical examiner for the state of Maryland testified for the defense in the Derek Chauvin trial on Wednesday. Dr. David Fowler took the stand and said George Floyd's enlarged heart and drug use led to his death. Legal analysts Rikki Klieman and Jessica Levinson spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN to break down the morning's testimony.
Protests continued for the second night after a police officer shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Omar Villafranca spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what the mayor is doing about the shooting and the protests, as well as who Daunte Wright was.
A forensic pathologist took the stand in the Derek Chauvin murder trial on Friday, explaining why she agrees with the medical examiner that George Floyd died because of how he was subdued by police. Dr. Lindsey Thomas testified that Floyd wouldn't have died that day if he had not encountered the officers outside of the Cup Foods. Legal analyst Jessica Levinson discusses her testimony with Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN.
City leaders used eminent domain to shut down "Bruce's Lodge" to make way for a park.
Dr. Martin Tobin, a critical care doctor who studies how people breathe, took the stand Thursday in the trial of Derek Chauvin to explain to the jury how the respiratory system works and what he believes caused George Floyd's death. Legal analyst Paul Batista broke down Tobin's testimony on CBSN with Vladimir Duthiers.
The case against Derek Chauvin is heating up. Witnesses testified yesterday about evidence of drugs and whether the use of force against George Floyd was excessive. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas has been covering the trial from the beginning, and she spoke with Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the dramatic moments from Day 8, including the revelation that a pill with Floyd's DNA on it went untested for months in the back of a police vehicle.
Los Angeles Police Sergeant Jody Stiger was back on the stand for Day 8 of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, where he's testifying as an expert witness on the use of force. CBS News legal expert and analyst Rikki Klieman broke down today's testimony with Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN.
Police officials who trained Derek Chauvin in restraint techniques and use of force testified for the prosecution on Day 7 of his murder trial for the death of George Floyd. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson spoke with Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about their testimony and why it was a blow to the defense's case.
Week two of the Derek Chauvin murder trial got underway Monday with testimony from the head of the Minneapolis Police Department. As CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports, Chief Medaria Arradondo said Derek Chauvin's restraint of George Floyd, by kneeling on his neck, was not part of the department's training, ethics and values. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the chief's testimony and the impact it could have on the case.
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said during testimony on Monday that he didn't see Derek Chauvin use de-escalation techniques that officers are trained to use during George Floyd's fatal arrest. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Jurors were shown police body camera video of George Floyd's arrest, as witnesses continued their emotional testimony on Day 3 of Derek Chauvin's trial. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry joins CBSN AM with the latest out of Minneapolis.
An emotional week of testimony ended with prosecutors moving to a new stage in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Prosecutors are expected to introduce experts next week who are likely to say that Chauvin's knee pressed onto George Floyd's neck caused his death. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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.
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.
In opening statements, Derek Chauvin's attorney argued George Floyd's death was caused by underlying health issues. The prosecution made the case that use of excessive force led to his death. Jamie Yuccas reports. Read more here.
Opening arguments for the former Minneapolis police officer involved in George Floyd's death begin Monday. Derek Chauvin faces three charges, including second-degree murder. In anticipation of widespread protests, National Guard troops have been activated around the courthouse. Brandt Williams, a criminal justice and public safety correspondent for Minnesota Public Radio, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with a preview.
New investigations are revealing just how unprepared police departments across the country were in responding to protests following George Floyd's death. New York Times enterprise reporter Kim Barker explains what the most common problems were and how police tactics contrasted with protesters' calls for police reform.
The city of Evanson, Illinois voted to become the first U.S. city to make reparation money available to Black residents impacted by decades of housing discrimination. Alderwoman Cicely Fleming, the lone vote on the Evanston City Council against the program, she joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss her difficult decision.
St. Louis police detective Luther Hall was brutally beaten while working undercover at a protest against police brutality in September 2017. Now three fellow officers are on trial for the assault, which they claim was a case of mistaken identify. One of the officers already pleaded guilty and admitted to lying on the stand. Lauren Trager, an investigative reporter with CBS affiliate KMOV-TV, joins CBSN AM's Anne-Marie Green to discuss the case.
