Chauvin verdict: DoJ announces sweeping investigation into Minneapolis police – as it happened

• Investigation will examine potentially unconstitutional policing
• George Floyd's brother says family satisfied with guilty verdict
• Full report: Derek Chauvin found guilty of Floyd's murder

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It's now been just over one day since former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter, for killing George Floyd during a 25 May arrest.

Chauvin, who is white, pressed his knee against the neck of Floyd, who is Black, for nine minutes and 29 seconds. Floyd, who was restrained in the prone position against the ground, died.

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The conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has brought renewed attention to officials' initial comments on George Floyd's death.

Chauvin has been convicted of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death during an arrest last May. Chauvin, who is White, kept his knee against the neck of Floyd, who is Black, for nine minutes and 29 seconds.

Man Dies After Medical Incident During Police Interaction

May 25, 2020 (MINNEAPOLIS) On Monday evening, shortly after 8:00 pm, officers from the Minneapolis Police Department responded to the 3700 block of Chicago Avenue South on a report of a forgery in progress. Officers were advised that the suspect was sitting on top of a blue car and appeared to be under the influence.

The initial police account of #Floyd's death was further reason not to place full trust in narratives offered by police officials, underscored the need for independent video of police actions.
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If Darnella Frazier hadn't filmed what happened and uploaded it to social media, where would this case be? #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/PUjbh6aNKD

From Aug: I spoke to Mpls Police public info officer who wrote inaccurate press release on Floyd's murder. He got his info fr sergeants & dispatch log, none saying what actually happened. He didn't review body cam b4 issuing statement. His salary: $110k https://t.co/yKIwnyQKUV