Derek Chauvin
Coverage of Derek Chauvin in the Nexus archive.
- Today in History: June 25, Korean War begins
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean forces invaded the South, resulting in over 4 million deaths, mostly civilians. Other historical events on this date include the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, the signing of the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938, the publication of Anne Frank’s diary in 1947, and the sentencing of Derek Chauvin in 2021 for George Floyd’s murder.
- Derek Chauvin stabbing suspect faces Thursday plea deal deadline
John Turscak, a federal prison inmate, faces a Thursday deadline to accept a plea deal for stabbing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Turscak, a former Mexican Mafia member and FBI informant, allegedly attacked Chauvin in a Tucson federal prison on November 24, citing Floyd's death as motivation.
- Moment of silence for Derek Chauvin is slap in the face to racial justice
The Minnesota Republican Party's moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at a nominating convention is criticized as endorsing racial injustice. The article highlights Chauvin's conviction for George Floyd's murder and his history of excessive force, framing the gesture as a rejection of justice and accountability.
- Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin
Minnesota residents whose loved ones were killed by police condemned the state Republican Party for holding a prayer for Derek Chauvin, the former officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Courteney Ross and Valerie Castile criticized the gesture as hurtful to families of police violence victims. The moment of silence, described as spontaneous and not part of the official GOP convention program, sparked backlash from racial justice groups and officials.
- Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin
Minnesota residents with loved ones killed by police condemned the state Republican Party for holding a public prayer for Derek Chauvin, the officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Family members criticized the moment of silence as hurtful, with Courteney Ross and Valerie Castile expressing outrage at the gesture. The Minnesota GOP stated the prayer was a spontaneous action not endorsed by party leadership.
- Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin
Minnesota residents with loved ones killed by police condemned the state Republican Party for holding a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, who is in federal prison for George Floyd's murder. Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, criticized the gesture as hurtful, while the GOP stated the action was spontaneous and not part of their official program. Racial justice groups and officials, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, denounced the moment as disrespectful to Floyd and his family.
- Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin
Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police are condemning the state GOP for holding a public prayer for Derek Chauvin. They demand accountability as Chauvin remains in prison for the murder of George Floyd.
- Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin
Minnesota residents with loved ones killed by police criticized the state Republican Party for holding a public prayer for Derek Chauvin. Chauvin is incarcerated for the murder of George Floyd.
- Did a state Senate candidate propose the moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at the Minnesota GOP convention?
Christopher Rocco proposed a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at the Minnesota GOP convention and filed to run for Senate District 65. The Minnesota Reformer and MinnPost reported on the event and candidate filings.
- George Floyd family’s attorneys demand apology after Minnesota GOP holds moment of silence for Derek Chauvin
George Floyd's family attorneys are demanding a public apology after the Minnesota Republican Party held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at a state convention. The event occurred during the party's gathering in Duluth, Minn.
- Minnesota GOP convention holds moment of silence for DEREK CHAUVIN six years after Minneapolis cop murdered George Floyd
The Minnesota GOP convention held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin six years after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd.
- Minnesota Republicans Hold Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin
Minnesota Republicans held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin during their convention in Duluth, Minn. Delegates participated in the event on Saturday.
- Minnesota Republicans rebuked for Derek Chauvin moment of silence
The Minnesota Republican party faced criticism for holding a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at their convention. Attorney General Keith Ellison called the gesture an 'act of profound cruelty' to George Floyd’s family and disrespectful to law enforcement.
- Minnesota Republicans rebuked for Derek Chauvin moment of silence
The Minnesota Republican party faced criticism for holding a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former police officer. Attorney general Keith Ellison condemned the gesture as an act of cruelty to George Floyd's family and disrespectful to law enforcement.
- Jacob Frey criticized for remembering George Floyd on Memorial Day, six years after death sparked riots
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faced criticism for a social media post commemorating George Floyd six years after his death, which sparked nationwide protests and calls to defund police. Critics argued the post overshadowed Memorial Day, which honors fallen U.S. service members, while others highlighted the economic and social damage from riots following Floyd's murder. Frey also acknowledged veterans in a separate post.