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Derek Chauvin was sentenced to more than 22 years in prison

Chauvin appeals George Floyd murder conviction

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has appealed his conviction for the murder of George Floyd, citing 14 complaints about his high-profile trial earlier this year in a case that roiled the United States and laid bare deep racial divisions.

US • 24 Sep 21

Calls for US justice reform reignite after sentencing

In May last year, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Jun 21

Derek Chauvin was convicted of the murder of George Floyd

Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for George Floyd murder

Former US police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22-and-a-half years in jail for the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis last year.

US • 25 Jun 21

Derek Chauvin was convicted of the murder of George Floyd last month

US judge rules aggravating factors in Floyd murder

A US judge has ruled that aggravating factors were involved in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, opening the possibility of a longer sentence for former police officer Derek Chauvin.

US • 12 May 21

Derek Chauvin faces up to 40 years in prison after he was found guilty of murder last month

Chauvin seeks new trial on claims of jury misconduct

Derek Chauvin, the former US police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has asked for a new trial on claims of jury and prosecution misconduct.

US • 05 May 21

People gather at a makeshift memorial to George Floyd near the site where he died in police custody in Minneapolis

Investigation into policing in Minneapolis announced

The US attorney general has announced an investigation into policing practices in the city of Minneapolis.

World • 21 Apr 21

Crowds celebrate after a jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd

View from Minneapolis: 'A step in the right direction'

Loud cheers erupted from the crowds that had gathered outside Hennepin County Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis when the verdict was announced.

World • 21 Apr 21

Chauvin waived his right to testify to the jury

Key moments in Derek Chauvin trial

Key moments of the trial of Derek Chauvin.

US • 21 Apr 21

A couple pause for a moment in front of a portrait of George Floyd in Minneapolis today

Chauvin convicted of all charges in George Floyd death

Former US police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of African-American man George Floyd in a case that shocked the US, laying bare deep racial divisions.

US • 21 Apr 21

George Floyd's death sparked protests across the US and the world

Jury to begin deliberations in Floyd murder trial

The jury in the trial of the former Minneapolis police officer accused of murdering George Floyd retired today to begin its deliberations in the closely watched case.

World • 19 Apr 21

The former Minneapolis police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd, whose death sparked protests around the world last year

Chauvin waives right to testify at Floyd murder trial

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has waived his right to testify to the jury at his murder trial for the deadly arrest last May of George Floyd.

US • 15 Apr 21

A mural to George Floyd in Houston, Texas, where he grew up (file pic)

Closing arguments expected next week in Chauvin trial

The US judge presiding over the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd has denied a defence request to sequester the jury and said he expected closing arguments to begin next week.

US • 12 Apr 21

Police chief Medaria Arradondo leaves the court complex after his testimony

Chauvin violated policy in Floyd arrest - police chief

Derek Chauvin broke Minneapolis Police Department rules and its ethics code governing the "sanctity of life" during his arrest of George Floyd in the US city last May, its police chief has testified at the former officer's murder trial.

US • 05 Apr 21

The trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd last May is drawing worldwide attention

Witness to Floyd death regrets 'not doing more'

The teenager who took the viral video of George Floyd's death has told the trial of the white police officer charged with killing the 46-year-old black man that she regrets not being able to save his life.

US • 30 Mar 21

Derek Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter

Judge delays trial of former officer in Floyd death

The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd has been delayed until at least tomorrow morning as the judge contended with a last-minute order by a higher court to reconsider adding an additional murder charge.

US • 08 Mar 21

Derek Chauvin