Commentary: Two Key Moments in the Prosecution’s Case Show the Inhumanity of Chauvin’s Actions
By David M. Greenwald This isn’t your TV courtroom drama where you see a coherent narrative put…
Commentary: One Pound of Flesh Is Not the Answer to Cure Policing
By David M. Greenwald As the defense wraps up in the Derek Chauvin trial and the news…
DAY 14: Chauvin Balks at Testifying, Prosecution Recalls Pulmonary Expert before Defense Can Rest Its Case
By Natasha Feuerstein MINNEAPOLIS, MN – On Thursday, Day 14, former police officer Derek Chauvin announced he…
DAY 13 CHAUVIN TRIAL: Defense Expert Makes Curious Claims, Prosecution Attacks Credibility
By Koda Slingluff and William McCurry MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A defense expert began the Wednesday session with…
Anger and Frustration Well Up in Community Response to the Wright Killing
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – The death of George Floyd ignited protests and inspired groups…
Guest Commentary: ACLU Responds to Shooting of Daunte Wright
By Paige Fernandez Daunte Wright should be alive today. Taking a step back to listen to the…
DAY 12 CHAUVIN TRIAL: Defense Begins – High Tension and ‘One-Upmanship’
By Koda Slingluff and Michael Wheeler MINNEAPOLIS, MN— Two sides of George Floyd were juxtaposed Tuesday on…
DAY 11 CHAUVIN TRIAL: Cardiologist Expert Witness Testifies George Floyd’s Death ‘Absolutely Preventable’
By Max Kennedy and William McCurry MINNEAPOLIS, MN – In Day 11 Monday of ex-cop Derek Chauvin’s…
DAY 10 CHAUVIN MURDER TRIAL OF GEORGE FLOYD: Forensic Pathologist Testifies No Evidence Floyd Would Have Died without Restraint from Officers
By Jose Medina and William McCurry MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Two forensic pathologists testified Friday here on Day…
DAY 9 CHAUVIN TRIAL – Expert Medical Witnesses Star in Detailed Analysis of George Floyd’s Death
By Max Kennedy and Jose Medina Minneapolis, MN – Court analysts are calling the testimony of Dr….
DAY 8/Derek Chauvin Murder Trial in Death of George Floyd: Use of Force Expert
By Ankita Joshi, Will McCurry, Mia Machado MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Sgt. Jody Steiger of the Los Angeles…
DAY 7: Police Use of Force Trainer Testifies Neck Restraint Not MPD-Trained Technique
By Natasha Feuerstein and Koda Slingluff MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Lt. Johnny Mercil, a use of force instructor…
DAY 6: Chief of Police Testifies Chauvin’s Restraint of George Floyd ‘Absolutely’ Violated Policy
By Nina Hall and William McCurry MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The police chief of the Minneapolis Police Department…
Day 5 of the Derek Chauvin Trial in Death of George Floyd Features Police Officers
By Lovepreet Dhinsa MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Day 5 on Friday of the trial of Derek Chauvin—the former…
CHAUVIN TRIAL DAY 4: Paramedic Testifies on Attempts to Resuscitate George Floyd
By Natasha Feuerstein and Jose Medina MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Despite George Floyd suffocating to death on a…
CHAUVIN TRIAL DAY 3: Emotions Pour Out as Witness Relates to George Floyd Calling for His Mother Before Death
By Koda Slingluff and William McCurry MINNEAPOLIS, MN – On Day 3 of the explosive murder trial…
DEREK CHAUVIN TRIAL DAY 2: Minors, Firefighter Testify to Horror of Witnessing George Floyd’s Death
By Lovepreet Dhinsa MINNEAPOLIS, MN – On Day 2 of the murder trial of ex-police officer Derek…
FIRST TRIAL DAY: Jurors Hear Opening Arguments, Witnesses in Chauvin Trial for Killing George Floyd
By Roselyn Poommai and William McCurry MINNEAPOLIS, MN – After more than two weeks of jury selection,…
This Week Vanguard Court Watch March 22, 2021 – March 26, 2021
Compiled by Lovepreet Dhinsa The Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice…
Final Juror Seated as Monday Trial Nears for Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin, George Floyd Accused Murderer
By William McCurry and Lovepreet Dhinsa MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The 15th juror—just in case the alternate juror…
