George Floyd

A local resident stands in front of a makeshift memorial honoring George Floyd, at the spot where he was taken into custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, June 1, 2020/ Reuters
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Doctor who performed George Floyd autopsy stands by homicide conclusion

Chauvin’s main defense to the murder and manslaughter charges has been to cast doubt on Baker’s finding, with his lawyers suggesting Floyd may instead have been killed by a simultaneous drug overdose

Visitors pay their respects at George Floyd Square, after the fifth day of the trial for Derek Chauvin, who is facing murder charges in the death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, April 2, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
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Chauvin had no need for force after Floyd was handcuffed and prone, expert testifies

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo answers questions on the sixth day of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US April 5, 2021 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERSJane Rosenberg
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Prosecution witnesses say Chauvin disregarded training in deadly encounter with George Floyd

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo answers questions on the sixth day of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. April 5, 2021 in a still image from video. Pool via REUTERS
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Minneapolis police chief testifies Chauvin violated policy in George Floyd arrest

Visitors pay their respects at George Floyd Square, after the fifth day of the trial for Derek Chauvin, who is facing murder charges in the death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, April 2, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
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Senior officer says Chauvin used 'totally unnecessary' force on George Floyd

George Floyd's girlfriend Courteney Ross answers questions on the fourth day of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. April 1, 2021 in a still image from video. Pool via REUTERS
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A first kiss, a battle with addiction: Floyd's girlfriend testifies at Chauvin murder trial

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, accompanied by his defense attorney Eric Nelson, attends the third day of his trial for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US March 31, 2021 in a still image from video. Pool via REUTERS
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Jurors see videos taken before and after Floyd's deadly arrest

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin watches a screen showing video of the scene outside Cup Foods during Chauvin's trial for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., March 30, 2021 in this courtroom sketch from a video feed of the proceedings. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg
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'Begging for his life': Teen who took viral Floyd video cries at trial

Lawyer Jerry W Blackwell makes opening statements as defense attorney Eric Nelson sits beside former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin during his trial for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, March 29, 2021 in this courtroom sketch from a video feed of the proceedings. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg
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Former Minneapolis officer goes on trial on charge of murdering George Floyd

A man draws an image of George Floyd during his funeral service at The Fountain of Praise church Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Houston, Texas. David J. Phillip/Pool via REUTERS
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Judge in George Floyd arrest trial weighs if $27 million settlement taints jury

A "justice for George" sign is displayed while people demonstrate as jury selection begins in Minneapolis for the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former policeman accused of killing George Floyd, a Black man, during a march in Portland, Oregon, U.S. March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Maranie Staab
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George Floyd's family receives $27 million settlement from Minneapolis over his death

A demonstrator holds up an image of George Floyd during a rally on the first day of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, on murder charges in the death of Floyd, in New York City, New York, U.S., March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
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Minneapolis court seats first juror in police officer's trial over George Floyd death

A man draws an image of George Floyd during his funeral service at The Fountain of Praise church Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Houston, Texas. David J. Phillip/Pool via REUTERS
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Minneapolis judge hopes to start jury selection in trial over George Floyd death