Derek Chauvin was stabbed in prison 22 times by a former gang leader and one-time FBI informant who told investigators he targeted the ex-Minneapolis police officer because of his notoriety for killing George Floyd.
Post-Floyd probe finds discrimination by Minneapolis police
A state investigation launched after George Floyd’s killing in the custody of four Minneapolis police officers has determined that the department engages in a pattern of race discrimination.
News in :90 – Feb. 23, 2022
The Russian Embassy in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv has begun evacuation, deliberations are expected to begin in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers and finalists for the Dean of College of Arts and Sciences were announced in an email. Madeline Combs has today’s News in :90.
Minneapolis mayor announces moratorium on no-knock warrants
The Minneapolis mayor on Friday imposed a moratorium on no-knock warrants after Amir Locke was killed this week as a SWAT team executed a search warrant.
News in :90 – Dec. 15, 2021
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will appear in federal court this morning, President Joe Biden will visit Kentucky after devastating tornadoes tore through the state, and St. Thomas students conducted research around Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 pipeline. Angeline Terry has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 14, 2021
Pfizer says that its experimental COVID-19 pill appears effective against the omicron variant, Minneapolis began a pilot program on Monday that would send unarmed mental health professionals to residents who call 911 about behavioral or mental-health related crises, and former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin appears to be on the verge of pleading guilty to violating George Floyd ‘s civil rights. Claire Woodson has today’s News in :90.
Officer testifies on Day 3 of trial over Daunte Wright death
A patrol sergeant who was backing up other officers after Daunte Wright was pulled over took the stand Friday as prosecutors resumed their case in the manslaughter trial of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter.
Girlfriend: Daunte Wright was ‘just gasping’ after shooting
The woman who was riding with Daunte Wright when he was pulled over by police testified Thursday about the chaos right after an officer shot him, saying she screamed at Wright trying to get a response but that he “wasn’t answering me and he was just gasping.”
Prosecutor: Cop who killed Daunte Wright violated training
A prosecutor at the manslaughter trial of the Minnesota police officer who killed Daunte Wright told jurors Wednesday that Kim Potter violated her training and “betrayed a 20-year-old kid.”
Jury for officer’s trial in Daunte Wright death reaches 11
Jury selection moved forward Thursday in the trial of a suburban Minneapolis police officer charged in Daunte Wright’s shooting death, with the 10th and 11th jurors seated ahead of opening statements next week.
Attorney: Potter to testify at trial in Daunte Wright death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot Daunte Wright will testify at her trial, her attorney said Tuesday as jury selection began with potential panelists being questioned closely about their attitudes on policing, protests and the Black Lives Matter movement.
News in :90 – Nov. 12, 2021
St. Thomas will require all employees to be vaccinated by January 4, 2022, a Minnesota state court advisory committee meets Friday to discuss whether to allow more video coverage of criminal proceedings and St. Thomas U.S. Air Force ROTC marched under the American flag and placed a vigil in honor of Veterans day. Videographer Maddy Herman has today’s News in :90.
Policing referendum and mayoral election draw Minneapolis residents to the polls
Many Minneapolis residents headed to the polls Tuesday to vote between 17 mayoral candidates, including incumbent Jacob Frey, and a number of questions to amend the city charter in the 2021 municipal election.
News in :90 – Oct. 27, 2021
The first U.S. passport with an “X” gender designation was issued, the names of the jurors for the Derek Chauvin trial will be released, and seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported by the Center for Well-Being. Lauren Dettmer has today’s news in :90.
News in :90 – Oct. 26, 2021
The names of 15 jurors and alternatives who sat in the courtroom for the trial of Derek Chauvin will be made public, a new survey shows that six out of ten Americans believe that the pace of global warming is speeding up, and a judge has ordered two Twin Cities rental companies to pay $736,000 to nearly two dozen women. Elizabeth Neil has today’s News in :90.