Closing arguments have begun at Derek Chauvin's murder trial for the police killing of #GeorgeFloyd.
From 2013-2020:
▪️ Only 1.7% of police killings resulted in charges
▪️ Only 0.28% of police killings resulted in police being convicted
(Source: Mapping Police Violence)
From 2013-2020:
▪️ Only 1.7% of police killings resulted in charges
▪️ Only 0.28% of police killings resulted in police being convicted
(Source: Mapping Police Violence)
The charges Derek Chauvin faces for the killing of #GeorgeFloyd:
▪️ 2nd-deg murder: must show caused death while committing a felony, max 40 years
▪️ 3rd-deg murder: must show actions obviously dangerous, max 25 years
▪️ 2nd-deg manslaughter: must show negligence, max 10 years
▪️ 2nd-deg murder: must show caused death while committing a felony, max 40 years
▪️ 3rd-deg murder: must show actions obviously dangerous, max 25 years
▪️ 2nd-deg manslaughter: must show negligence, max 10 years
Over 3,000 National Guard troops have been deployed to the Minneapolis area for the end of Derek Chauvin's trial.
For comparison, only 340 unarmed National Guard were deployed to DC ahead of the January 6 Capitol riot.
For comparison, only 340 unarmed National Guard were deployed to DC ahead of the January 6 Capitol riot.
Minneapolis public schools are stopping in-person learning on Wednesday-Friday, anticipating a verdict in Derek Chauvin's trial. Meal pick-ups will continue.
The district says classes may touch on race and teachers will give students "the opportunity to process their feelings."
The district says classes may touch on race and teachers will give students "the opportunity to process their feelings."
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