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Tou Thao (L) pictured with his lawyer Robert Paule

Former US officer jailed for role in George Floyd death

The last former US police officer to be convicted for his role in the killing of George Floyd has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison.

US • 07 Aug 23

Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao, left, and his attorney Robert Paule arrive for sentencing

Two ex-police officers sentenced in George Floyd case

Two former Minneapolis police officers have been sentenced on federal charges stemming from the murder of George Floyd, the black man who was killed when their colleague Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck during an arrest.

US • 27 Jul 22

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

The bill was named after George Floyd, who was murdered by a police officer

Floyd police reform bill doomed as talks collapse

A bipartisan effort spurred by the death of George Floyd to pass a police reform bill in the US Congress has collapsed in a setback for President Joe Biden.

World • 23 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

The entrance of the Star Tribune local newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis newspaper wins Pulitzer for Floyd coverage

The Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper has won the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news reporting for its coverage of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police while Reuters and the Atlantic shared the award for explanatory reporting.

World • 11 Jun 21

The anti-racism stamps. Courtesy: Correos

Spanish postal service's anti-racism stamp criticised

An anti-racism campaign launched by the Spanish postal service drew widespread criticism following the release of skin-tone stamps, with the lighter tones being more expensive.

News Lens • 28 May 21

George Floyd's daughter Gianna outside the White House

Floyd's family appeals for sweeping police reform

The family of African American George Floyd has appealed for sweeping police reform on the anniversary of his murder by a white officer as they met President Joe Biden at the White House.

US • 25 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

Verdict a 'turning point in history' - Floyd lawyer

George Floyd's family lawyer has hailed the conviction of a sacked white police officer for the murder of Floyd as a "turning point in history" for the deeply divided United States.

World • 20 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

The video of George Floyd's arrest touched off protests against racial injustice and police brutality in the US

Floyd died from low level of oxygen - Irish-born expert

A respiratory expert has testified that George Floyd died from lack of oxygen and police officer Derek Chauvin's knee was on his neck "more than 90% of the time" that he was handcuffed, face down in the street.

US • 09 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

Hennepin County Government Center, where the trial is taking place

Paramedics who treated George Floyd testify at trial

Paramedics who treated George Floyd said he was not breathing and had no pulse when they arrived at the scene of his deadly arrest last May, in testimony today at the murder trial of former policeman Derek Chauvin.

US • 01 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

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is currently on trial facing murder and manslaughter charges in connection with George Floyd's death

Minneapolis reaches $27m settlement with Floyd family

The family of George Floyd, the black man who died while being arrested by a white police officer in Minneapolis, has reached a $27 million (€22.5m) "wrongful death" settlement with the Minnesota city, lawyers for the family announced .

US • 12 Mar 21

A man carries a portrait of George Floyd outside the court

First jurors selected in trial over George Floyd death

A Minnesota judge has begun screening jurors in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis policeman facing murder and manslaughter charges for his role in the death of George Floyd during an arrest that caused an outcry around the world.

US • 09 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