Crime, Law and Justice

Chauvin to be tried separately in Floyd case
Citing COVID-19 restrictions, the judge overseeing the trial of four former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd says Derek Chauvin will be tried months before the three other officers are scheduled to go on trial. 
Minneapolis police Lt. Bob Kroll moves up retirement to end of January
Kroll attracted support from his union, but also withering criticism from those who sought reform of the Minneapolis department and accountability of officers accused of brutality or were involved in fatal incidents.
How online sleuths identified rioters at the Capitol
As researchers gave the online video and photos closer scrutiny, they produced forensic evidence that has identified those involved.
Records show fervent Trump fans fueled U.S. Capitol takeover
The evidence gives lie to claims that the violence was perpetrated by left-wing antifa activists rather than supporters of the president. An FBI official says investigators have seen "no indication" antifa activists were disguised as Trump supporters during the Capitol riot.
Capitol assault a more sinister attack than first appeared
The full extent of the assault on the U.S. Capitol is coming into sharper focus, with scenes of violence so vast they are difficult to grasp. New videos and witness accounts reveal the sinister nature of the assault. And they point to the crowd as a force determined to occupy the inner sanctums of Congress and hunt down leaders.
In wake of Capitol attack, House begins moves to impeach Trump — again
As the House prepares for impeachment, President Donald Trump faces a single charge — "incitement of insurrection" — over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a draft of the articles obtained by The Associated Press.
Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and the Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority to force him out, warning that Trump is a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol.