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Crime, Law and Justice

5 key moments that shaped the Chauvin trial

5 key moments that shaped the Chauvin trial

Derek Chauvin’s trial gripped the Twin Cities and the nation for weeks. Inside the hours of testimony and video were moments of especially high drama. Here are five that MPR News reporters covering the trial saw as significant.
by Jon Collins, Riham Feshir, Brandt Williams and Matt Sepic

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Feds to probe Minneapolis police practices in wake of Chauvin's conviction

Feds to probe Minneapolis police practices in wake of Chauvin's conviction

The Justice Department will investigate police policies, training, supervision and use of force to see if there’s a pattern of unconstitutional or unlawful policing, including during protests, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday.
by Jon Collins and Dan Gunderson

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Historic verdict just one step toward ‘true justice,’ Minn. leaders say

Historic verdict just one step toward ‘true justice,’ Minn. leaders say

Many of Minnesota’s leading Democrats said they'll commit to systematic change that addresses long-running racial disparities. Accountability in George Floyd’s killing, they said, is just the start.  
by Jon Collins

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Columbus police shoot and kill Black, teenage girl

Columbus police shoot and kill Black, teenage girl

Ma'Khia Bryant felt she was in danger and called the Columbus police, according to her aunt. But when officers arrived at her home on Tuesday afternoon, the girl ended up dead.
by Vanessa Romo and Jaclyn Diaz

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Special: Community reaction to the Chauvin verdict

Special: Community reaction to the Chauvin verdict

During two hours of special coverage, host Kerri Miller opened up the phone lines and talked to community leaders and thinkers about what the guilty verdict means. She also talked with Gov. Tim Walz about how Minnesota should move forward.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff, Kelly Gordon and Ariana Rosas

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Crowds across U.S. react with joy, wariness to verdict in Floyd's death

Crowds across U.S. react with joy, wariness to verdict in Floyd's death

Crowds nationwide have reacted with jubilation but also with deep awareness of the progress left to be made after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the killing of George Floyd. 
by The Associated Press

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Tears and relief sweep intersection where George Floyd died

Tears and relief sweep intersection where George Floyd died

The crowd at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue fell silent as the decision was announced Tuesday afternoon. Then thunderous cheering erupted. Many people wept. Some sobbed.
by The Associated Press

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