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George Floyd Square businesses sue Minneapolis

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Tou Thao sentenced to 57 months for state conviction in George Floyd's killing

The former Minneapolis officer was the last of four former MPD officers to be sentenced at the state level for their roles in George Floyd's murder.
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The Legacy of George Floyd

KARE 11 brings you the story of what’s happened in Minnesota and nationwide since George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020.
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Minnesota court hears Derek Chauvin's appeal for murder of George Floyd

Chauvin's attorney argued that the former Minneapolis police officer wasn't given a fair trial in state court due in part to pretrial publicity and other factors.
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Kueng takes plea deal, Thao agrees to let judge decide his case

After J. Alexander Kueng pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting manslaughter in George Floyd's death, Tou Thao agreed to a stipulated evidence trial.
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Lawsuit on behalf of George Floyd's daughter to be filed against Kanye West

The artist, who now goes by “Ye," attempted to link Floyd’s death to fentanyl during an interview on the "Drink Champs" podcast.
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Former Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane sentenced to 36 months on state conviction for aiding in George Floyd's death

Following the hearing, not knowing he was still on camera, Lane unleashed a profanity-laced objection to a requirement he must register as a "predatory offender."
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Ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin sentenced to 21 years in prison on federal charges

In December, Chauvin pleaded guilty to the federal charges that he violated George Floyd's civil rights.
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President Biden signs federal policing order two years after George Floyd's death

Prior to signing the order, Biden spoke about the reform, saying it will promote accountability, raise standards and modernize policing.
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Candlelight vigil planned on the two year anniversary of George Floyd's death

On Memorial Day 2020, Floyd was killed by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in front of Cup Foods at 38th and Chicago.
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Judge overseeing Derek Chauvin's civil rights case accepts plea deal

The judge handling the federal civil rights cases of four ex-Minneapolis officers in the killing of George Floyd will sentence Chauvin to 20 to 25 years in prison.
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Ex-Minneapolis officers guilty on all counts in federal civil rights trial

The jury has found the three ex-Minneapolis Police Department officers guilty on all counts in denying George Floyd his civil rights at the time of his murder.