Minneapolis

Court hears opening arguments in trial over the death of George Floyd

All eyes are on Minneapolis, where opening arguments took place Monday in one of the most anticipated trials in recent United States history. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is facing manslaughter and murder charges for the death of George Floyd last May. The killing sparked protests around the world, and a movement calling for racial justice and police reform.

Minneapolis Officer Won’t Be Charged in Shooting Death of Jamar Clark

This undated photo released by his sister Javille Burns shows Jamar Clark, who was fatally shot in a confrontation with police on Nov. 15, 2015, in Minneapolis. Jamar Clark/Javille Burns via AP (ABC News) — The Minneapolis police officers involved in the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Jamar Clark will not be charged in his death, prosecutors announced Wednesday. Hennepin County…