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April 20, 2021
Derek Chauvin was handcuffed and taken into custody after being found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd.

What happened each day in the Derek Chauvin trial

Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the killing of George Floyd.
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April 20, 2021

Minneapolis streets erupt in elation over guilty verdicts for Derek Chauvin

Hundreds gathered outside the courthouse to hear the jury's decision.
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April 20, 2021
Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts Tuesday in the death of George Floyd in May 2020.

Watch replay: Ellison, Freeman react to Chauvin verdict

Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman spoke at Hennepin County Government Center.
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April 20, 2021
Photos from Sunday’s drive-by shooting released by Minnesota National Guard.

Man charged after drive-by shooting at National Guard soldiers in Minneapolis

Andrew Thomas, 28, is charged with illegal possession of a firearm.
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April 20, 2021

Man fatally shot in north Minneapolis residence

No one has been arrested. Police are interviewing people who were at the scene.
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April 20, 2021
Hennepin County Judge PeterÊCahill shows verdict sheets to the jury on Monday, April 19, 2021, in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Dere

Jurors faced high-pressure, emotionally draining Derek Chauvin trial

Jurors face heavy stress in many cases, veteran court officials and trauma experts say, but they are especially vulnerable in high-profile proceedings.
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April 19, 2021
Nekima Levy Armstrong left embraced Rev. Jesse Jackson as Spike Moss spoke during a rally in Minneapolis Monday night.

Jury in Chauvin trial enters second day of deliberations

Once the jury left the courtroom for the day, an attorney for Derek Chauvin called for a mistrial, citing immense media exposure, particularly a comment by Rep. Maxine Waters. Judge Peter Cahill denied the motion.
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April 19, 2021
Who are the jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial?

Who are the jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial?

Though the jurors will remain anonymous, here's what we know about the jury seated for Derek Chauvin's trial in the killing of George Floyd.
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April 19, 2021
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What are the charges against Derek Chauvin?

Here's a look at the charges against Chauvin and what prosecutors must prove in order to convict.
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April 19, 2021
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As verdict looms, Guard tightens grip on Twin Cities

Stung by criticism after riots last spring, state and local officials have opted for a massive presence to maintain law and order.
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April 19, 2021
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Only audience that matters today for closing arguments are the jurors

Lawyers in the long-running trial hope to do their best to make their words resonate as they spell out to jurors why they should acquit or convict fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
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April 18, 2021
Graduated seniors from various Twin Cities area high schools were celebrated during a drive-in graduation ceremony for graduates with ties to Shiloh T

Minneapolis, St. Paul schools plan for in-person graduation ceremonies

Mpls. high school seniors will graduate in person, but with COVID-19 safety compromises.
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April 17, 2021
In this image from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, and defendant, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin address Hennepin County J

Final arguments in Derek Chauvin trial focus on fateful day

The prosecution, which goes first and gets a brief rebuttal by special prosecutor Jerry Blackwell after the defense, carries the bigger burden and has much more ground to cover.
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April 17, 2021
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Doctors decry use of riot control weapons in Brooklyn Center

U study finds "less-lethal" police weapons have sent many to the ER.
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April 17, 2021
Diamond Sheriff helped attach some of the hundreds of air fresheners to a new fence surrounding the Brooklyn Center Police Department.

After Daunte Wright's killing, criticism of 'pretextual' traffic stops grows

They net minor violations, target nonwhites, don't cut crime, research shows.
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April 17, 2021
Protestors continued to gather in front of the Brooklyn Center Police Department after Sunday’s fatal shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright by a for

Law enforcement makes arrests at Brooklyn Center protest

Early Saturday, law enforcement leaders stressed that Friday's gathering was peaceful and legal until its last few minutes, and expressed disappointment that Thursday's strategy of backing off did not work.

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