WATCH: Derek Chauvin declared guilty on all counts of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death. nbcnews.to/2QhR11n
People outside the Hennepin County courthouse react as Derek Chauvin is convicted on all counts of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
People outside the Hennepin County courthouse embrace as Derek Chauvin is convicted on all counts of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota Gov. Walz calls the conviction of Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd an "important step forward for justice." nbcnews.to/3n55nhr
Derek Chauvin conviction brings "tears of joy" to George Floyd's family.
“This right here is for everyone that’s been in that situation. Everybody, everybody. We are here standing in unity," Floyd’s brother said. nbcnews.to/3dynJnS
Former President Obama responds to Derek Chauvin conviction: "Today, a jury did the right thing. But true justice requires much more." nbcnews.to/3v9IDj4
NBC News Special Report: George Floyd's family speaks after Derek Chauvin convicted of all counts of murder and manslaughter. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
A crowd of several hundred erupt into cheers and applause outside the Hennepin Co. Government Center in Minneapolis as the judge in the Derek Chauvin trial reads the guilty verdicts. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l…
President Biden and VP Harris watched the verdict with staff in the White House's dining room and called George Floyd's brother from the Oval Office. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l…
WATCH: Congressional Black Caucus reacts to the guilty verdicts for Derek Chauvin. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l…
“I would not call today’s verdict justice, however, because justice implies true restoration,” Minnesota AG Ellison says. “But it is accountability, which is the first step towards justice. And now the cause of justice is in your hands.” nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l…
Members of Congress widely praise the jury that rendered guilty verdicts against former police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd, with several lawmakers also calling for further legislative action to address policing in the U.S. nbcnews.com/politics/congr…
Minneapolis Mayor Frey says a jury convicting Derek Chauvin of murder in George Floyd's death marks one "important step in our pursuit of racial justice in Minneapolis" as part of a "much longer journey." nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l…
"The truth is here, and now justice is here," George Floyd's girlfriend Courteney Ross tells @NBCNews. "It's time, it's time that everybody gets held accountable." nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l…
Civil rights organizations, celebrities, and many others share relief after jury convicts former police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l…
“I’m so emotional that no family in history ever got this far,” George Floyd's brother Rodney Floyd says. “We got a chance to go to trial and took it all the way. This right here is for everyone that has been in this situation.” nbcnews.com/news/us-news/t…
“It was a murder in the full light of day and it ripped the blinders off the whole world to see," President Biden says. “Systemic racism is a stain on our nation’s soul.” nbcnews.com/politics/joe-b…
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BREAKING: Former VP Walter Mondale has died at age 93, a former aide and close family friend tells @NBCNews.
Fmr. President Carter on the passing of Walter Mondale: "Today I mourn the passing of my dear friend Walter Mondale, who I consider the best vice president in our country’s history."
Former VP Walter Mondale, trusted adviser to fmr. President Carter and a former presidential nominee, has died at age 93, a close family friend says. nbcnews.com/politics/polit…
Derek Chauvin’s defense attorney begins closing argument by reminding jurors that Chauvin is presumed innocent of the charges he faces over the death of George Floyd and that the prosecution must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. nbcnews.to/3v3flTr
In closing argument, Derek Chauvin’s defense tells jurors to consider the “totality of circumstances and facts” known to the former officer when considering if a “reasonable officer” would have restrained George Floyd the way he did. nbcnews.to/3sym3iq
The prosecution’s closing is being delivered by Steven Schleicher, a former federal prosecutor and veteran trial attorney. nbcnews.to/3mYHWXf
“He had to know,” prosecutor Steven Schleicher says in closing argument, emphasizing the amount of time Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck. nbcnews.to/3xgyvr1
Here's a look back at the life of the man who stood by Queen Elizabeth's side for more than 70 years. nbcnews.to/2Q9CpkA
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh's royal love story.
“A huge invisible part of Prince Philip’s work and legacy is the support he gave the queen, which has been invaluable to her." nbcnews.com/news/world/que…
After serving in Afghanistan, Scott Evans was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.
He is part of a growing number of veterans who’ve developed serious diseases after prolonged exposure to burn pits at overseas bases. #NBCNewsThreads (1/7) nbcnews.to/2RpQcni
The U.S. Dept. of Defense estimates that roughly 3.5M service members could have been exposed to burn pits.
“Over the next decades, I'd be shocked if we didn't see spikes in disease in these patients,” Dr. Tom Abrams says. (2/7)
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have taken up the cause.
Advocates and legislators led by Sen. Gillibrand, Sen. Rubio, and Jon Stewart have taken to Capitol Hill to rally in support of a measure to expand care and benefits to veterans affected by burn pit-related illnesses. (3/7)