Topic: Derek Chauvin

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty on Wednesday to federal charges in the death of George Floyd last year -- avoiding a trial, but likely will end up spending more time in prison.

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin plans to change his not-guilty plea on federal civil rights charges related to last year's murder of George Floyd, a court filing indicated Monday.

Derek Chauvin was convicted of the murder of George Floyd on June 25. Since then, calls for police reform haven't been as loud.

A Minneapolis man was arrested in Wisconsin on charges that he harassed the judge presiding over the trial of former police officer KimPotter in relation to the death of Daunte Wright.

The jury for the trial of former suburban Minneapolis police officer Kimberly Potter, who faces manslaughter charges for shooting Black motorist Daunte Wright, was completed Friday with the naming of two alternates.

Another five jurors were seated Wednesday in the manslaughter trial of a former Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop earlier this year.

Four jurors have been seated in the manslaughter trial of a former Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop earlier this year.

Tuesday is Election Day across the United States, and there are a number of key races and ballot initiatives to watch, including gubernatorial contests in Virginia and New Jersey and a mayoral race in New York City.

Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer involved in the shooting death of Daunte Wright early this year, will face first- and second-degree manslaughter charges, a judge has ruled.

The Minnesota Supreme Court has denied former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's request for a public defender.