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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Idiots who wanted to defund police': Derek Chauvin trial judge calls out Minneapolis City Council
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin The judge in the Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's trial has given insight into his attempts to manage the "media circus" and specifically called out the Minneapolis city council for making the situation "worse. " Also Read: George Floyd's uncertain legacy is marked five years on "It did not help that people were saying 'defund the police' — all these idiots on the Minneapolis City Council," the New York Post quoted retired judge Peter Cahill as saying in his first interview since the conclusion of the high-profile trial linked to the killing of George Floyd. Cahill further called out the city council for announcing a record pre-trial $27 million settlement to Floyd's family even as the jury was preparing for their duties. He also defended his decision to have the trial broadcast live. Due to COVID-era social distancing policies, only six people were permitted to be in the court room. This, he believed, was contrary to the US Constitution's guarantee to a public trial. Also Read: Ex-Minneapolis police chief recalls 'absolutely gut-wrenching' moment of seeing George Floyd video 'The six seats were designated for family members. So is that a public trial?' Cahill asked in the interview. Further, the 66-year-old expressed frustration with politicians such as then-President Joe Biden, who commented publicly about the jury reaching the 'right verdict," and others. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo The retired jurist also admitted he has a 'bias' towards police officers, adding that he consciously attempted to put that aside during Chauvin's trial. 'Part of my training is to check my bias. And to be honest, I think I have a pro-police bias… that I have to be careful not to act on,' the retired judge said, adding contextually that his brother is a police officer in Wisconsin. Though confident in how he handled the controversial case, Cahill revealed that he changed the frame of his glasses so he's "less likely to be recognized." 'I changed my look so I don't look like that Chauvin judge,' he told the outlet.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Photo Gallery: George Floyd's murder shook Twin Cities five years ago
The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin five years ago sparked outrage in the Twin Cities and around the world. A widely circulated video, which drew nearly universal condemnation, showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for several minutes on the evening of May 25, 2020, even after the 47-year-old Black man lay motionless beneath him. Protesters gathered the next day at the site of Floyd's death near 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, before marching to the Third Precinct headquarters of the Minneapolis Police Department, where Chauvin worked. The demonstrations would continue nearly nonstop for several days across the Twin Cities, with thousands turning out to protest Floyd's murder and police brutality writ large. Several local officials joined activists in calling for the officers involved in Floyd's death to face criminal charges. For four days, protests devolved into riots when night fell. Along Lake Street in Minneapolis and in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul, stores were looted and hundreds of buildings damaged — some destroyed — by fire. Each morning, neighbors and business owners gathered to clean up debris and salvage what they could from the previous night's destruction. Among the structures gutted by flames was the Third Precinct itself, which was abandoned by police. On May 29, Chauvin became the first of four officers charged in Floyd's death. That same day, Minnesota National Guard soldiers were deployed on Twin Cities streets, but looting and arson continued. It wasn't until the following evening when an 8 p.m. curfew was implemented for much of the metro that the overnight rioting dropped off, while peaceful protests continued. Joe Soucheray: George Floyd Square is an embarrassment to the man it's supposed to honor Ex-Minneapolis police chief recalls 'absolutely gut-wrenching' moment of seeing George Floyd video George Floyd: Minneapolis, St. Paul events mark his death, community response Justice Department moves to cancel Minneapolis police reform settlement Minnesota Freedom Fund to stop bailing out jailed defendants
