Maxine Waters’ bold words echo civil rights, draw criticism
<p>WASHINGTON — When Rep. Maxine Waters urged people to “stay on the street” in the pursuit of justice for George Floyd, advocates for racial...
For George Floyd, a complicated life and consequential death
HOUSTON — Years before a bystander’s video of George Floyd’s last moments turned his name into a global cry for justice, Floyd trained a...
Leaders hail verdict in Floyd death, say much work remains
<p>The nation watched as former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin <a href="https://apnews.com/article/derek-chauvin-trial-live-updates-04-20-2021-955a78df9a7a51835ad63afb8ce9b5c1">went on trial</a> for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee, and...
A look at high-profile cases over killings by US police
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin i s charged with murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death after pressing his knee into...
EXPLAINER: Chauvin defense argues he acted reasonably
<p>CHICAGO — Attorneys and witnesses have used the words “reasonable” or “unreasonable” often at the trial of the former Minneapolis police officer charged with...
EXPLAINER: Did mask hamper Chauvin’s image at murder trial?
MINNEAPOLIS — The mask that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was required to wear during most of his trial in George Floyd...
The 12 jurors deliberating in the trial of Derek Chauvin
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — The jury deliberating in the trial of <a href="https://apnews.com/article/8b486c2622de5504f1e65a606b0eac7f">Derek Chauvin</a>, a former Minneapolis police officer charged in <a href="https://apnews.com/article/a55d2662f200ead0da4fed9e923b60a7">George Floyd</a> 's death,...
EXPLAINER: Chauvin defense argues he acted reasonably
CHICAGO — Attorneys and witnesses have used the words “reasonable” or “unreasonable” often at the trial of the former Minneapolis police officer charged with...
EXPLAINER: State, defense differ on impact of Floyd drug use
<p>CHICAGO — The effect <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/death-of-george-floyd">George Floyd's</a> drug use had on his health and his death remained a key thread as <a href="https://apnews.com/article/derek-chauvin-trial-live-updates-e1d714c68ab5b067b101af7c6d486c6c">attorneys delivered...
The 12 jurors deliberating in the trial of Derek Chauvin
MINNEAPOLIS — The jury deliberating in the trial of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd 's death, is a...