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The Legacy of George Floyd

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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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Portland activists mark two years since the murder of George Floyd

Despite the major swell of calls for justice and reforms in 2020, activists in Portland say they've seen only incremental change.
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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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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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Jury seated in federal trial of three former Minneapolis officers

J Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are all charged with violating the rights of George Floyd on the day he was killed in May 2020.
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What police reform has happened in Portland since the murder of George Floyd?

It has been one year since the murder of George Floyd. What progress has the city made since 100+ nights of civil unrest.
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Grand jury indicts 4 former officers involved in George Floyd death

The federal charges against Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao were revealed after indictments were unsealed Friday.
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Derek Chauvin sentencing pushed back to June 25

The former police officer was convicted last week on all three counts involving the death of George Floyd, including the most serious of second-degree murder.
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How long will Derek Chauvin go to prison for George Floyd's murder?

When will the former Minneapolis police officer be sentenced, and what will that sentence be? There are several factors that go into the answer.
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Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd

The jury deliberated for less than 10 hours before returning a verdict of guilty on all charges.
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What happens next for the other officers charged in George Floyd's death?

After a jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter, former officers Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng will go on trial in August.