It's Been One Year Since George Floyd was Murdered
May 25, 2021
A look at how the murder of George Floyd changed how many people's understanding of the role that racism plays within American institutions.
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Coverage of Derek Chauvin's Trial
Derek Chauvin Trial: Joining The Takeaway to review events each week, is Brandt Williams, correspondent for Minnesota Public Radio News, covering public safety, criminal justice, and racial disparities.
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George Floyd's Murder Sparked a Global Movement
May 25, 2021People in Thailand, Argentina, Mexico, Japan, and other countries across the globe demonstrated solidarity with Black Americans. -
What's Next for the Minneapolis Police Department?
Apr 22, 2021After the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s case was delivered, the Department of Justice announced that they would investigate the Minneapolis Police Department. -
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd
Apr 21, 2021After just ten hours of deliberation, a jury in Minneapolis found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges in the murder of George Floyd. -
Derek Chauvin Trial: Chauvin's Defense Presents, and Rests, Its Case
Apr 15, 2021This week, the defense presented and rested its case. -
Protests Erupt in Minneapolis Suburb After Fatal Police Shooting of Daunte Wright
Apr 13, 2021Over the weekend, a police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, fatally shot the 20-year-old Black man during a traffic stop. -
Derek Chauvin Trial: Expert and Police Testimony Denounces Chauvin's Actions
Apr 8, 2021A look back at what experts and police witnesses have said this week. -
Derek Chauvin Trial: Trial Begins With Emotional Testimony from Witnesses
Apr 1, 2021The trial for Derek Chauvin began this week, with some witnesses taking the stand. -
Jury Selection, Explained
Mar 25, 202115 people have been selected to serve on the jury during the much-anticipated trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who has been charged in the murder of George Floyd.