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April 27, 2021

Minnesota first grader dies from coronavirus, Gov. Tim Walz says

A first-grader in Minnesota died after contracting the coronavirus, Gov. Tim Walz said on Monday.

April 26, 2021

Derek Chauvin trial: Minnesota AG Ellison says he felt ‘a little bad’ for defendant

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who recently called for further police reforms following the conviction of Derek Chauvin, said in an interview that aired Sunday that he had a confluence of emotion after the verdict, which included a sense of satisfaction and even some sympathy for the defendant.

April 25, 2021

Maryland to investigate Derek Chauvin defense witness' tenure as state's chief medical examiner

Maryland officials will conduct an investigation into all deaths that happened in police custody that were overseen by the state's former chief medical examiner, who testified as a defense witness in the trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

April 24, 2021

Ilhan Omar to reintroduce bill creating new federal board to independently investigate police misconduct

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., plans to reintroduce a bill next week that would create a federal agency to independently investigate police killings and in-custody deaths.

April 24, 2021

Can Derek Chauvin get his convictions tossed on appeal?

The unique circumstances surrounding Derek Chauvin's trial in George Floyd's death could offer the former Minneapolis police officer some shot at winning a retrial on appeal, though most legal experts agree it's a long shot.

April 24, 2021

Bill Maher clashes with theGrio's April Ryan on Chauvin guilty verdict, Ma'Khia Bryant shooting

"Real Time" host Bill Maher clashed with theGrio's April Ryan over the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the Ohio police-involved shooting death of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant. 

April 23, 2021

Al Sharpton defends his private jet tweet during eulogy for Daunte Wright

The Rev. Al Sharpton fended off criticism over his use of a private jet to travel to Minnesota for the Derek Chauvin verdict and for the funeral of Daunte Wright – during his eulogy of the Black Minnesota man killed by a police officer who allegedly confused her handgun for a Taser.

April 23, 2021

Derek Chauvin has sentencing date set for June following murder conviction

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd, will be sentenced June 16, according to court records. 

April 23, 2021

Garland to meet with law enforcement groups in wake of Minneapolis police investigation

Attorney General Merrick Garland will meet with leaders of some of the nation's largest law enforcement organizations and unions Friday afternoon, according to law enforcement officials familiar with the situation.

April 22, 2021

Chicago man shot at National Guard troops in Minneapolis amid Chauvin trial, prosecutors say

Minnesota prosecutors filed multiple charges Wednesday against a man accused of opening fire on National Guard soldiers stationed in Minneapolis as part of efforts to maintain the peace following the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.