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March 23, 2021

Jury set for former police officer's trial in Floyd death; begins March 29

A jury has been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for March 29.

March 22, 2021

Miami Beach shark attack sends 9-year-old boy to hospital

A nine-year-old boy is resting in hospital after his shoulder was bitten by a shark near Miami Beach, according to a local report.

March 22, 2021

Derek Chauvin trial: 14th juror is seated, nearly completing the panel

A 14th juror was seated Monday for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death, nearly completing the panel ahead of opening statements next week. 

March 22, 2021

Family seeks grandmother's heirloom that was accidentally sold during estate sale

A mix-up at an estate sale sent a precious piece of one Minnesota’s family history out the door — grandmom’s giant cross-stitched map of America — and now they’re desperate to find it.

March 19, 2021

Judge won't delay Derek Chauvin trial, rules certain evidence from Floyd's 2019 arrest is allowed

A judge overseeing the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is charged in George Floyd’s death, ruled Friday that the former Minneapolis police officer's trial location will not be moved or delayed. 

March 18, 2021

FBI to monitor Minneapolis 'autonomous zone' in George Floyd Square amid Derek Chauvin trial

The FBI is now helping Minneapolis police monitor an intersection renamed George Floyd Square that has since devolved into an "autonomous zone" that’s brought record levels of violent crime and gun violence to the neighborhood since last May, as local residents and businesses pleaded for help.

March 18, 2021

Derek Chauvin jury grows despite $27M settlement to George Floyd family

Concern appears to be fading that a massive settlement for George Floyd's family will derail the trial of a former police officer accused in his death, with most potential jurors saying they avoided news of the settlement or could set it aside.

March 17, 2021

2 Derek Chauvin trial jurors dismissed after $27M George Floyd settlement media coverage

Two of the seven jurors recalled for questioning in the trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin were dismissed Wednesday after telling the court that the media coverage last week regarding the city of Minneapolis’ $27 million civil settlement with George Floyd’s family might affect their ability to be fair and impartial during criminal proceedings. 

March 17, 2021

Derek Chauvin trial: What's behind jury questions?

Potential jurors in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in George Floyd's death have been asked many predictable questions. Attorneys from both sides have asked how they feel about the Black Lives Matter movement and about police. They ask how they felt when they saw the video showing Derek Chauvin with his knee on Floyd’s neck.

March 16, 2021

Minnesota judge considering Chauvin trial delay as historic settlement looms over the case

No new jurors were selected Tuesday to be seated in the upcoming trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, while a judge said he will consider a defense request to delay the trial over concerns about a civil settlement announcement that could prejudice potential jurors.