Tag: Police Department (Minneapolis, Minn)

Minneapolis Agrees to Sweeping Changes in Policing

A deal with state human-rights officials calls for the city’s police to rein in the use of force and cease practices that critics say have been racially discriminatory.

Officer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in George Floyd’s Death

J. Alexander Kueng was a rookie Minneapolis police officer when he held Mr. Floyd down while a fellow officer fatally knelt on his neck.

Ex-Officer Who Helped Pin George Floyd Is Sentenced to Prison

A judge sentenced J. Alexander Kueng, who held Mr. Floyd down with his knee, to three years in prison. Another officer is expected to be sentenced soon.

Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 21 Years for Civil Rights Violations

Derek Chauvin, already serving more than 22 years in state prison for murder, pleaded guilty to federal charges that he used excessive force against Mr. Floyd and a 14-year-old boy.

Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.