Three former Minneapolis police officers were found guilty Thursday of violating the civil rights of George Floyd, the black man whose murder in May 2020 sparked protests nationwide.

'A small victory': US ex-cops found guilty of violating civil rights of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis police officer said on Thursday that he would not testify at George Floyd death trial. He invoked Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and told judge Peter Cahill that he would not take the witness stand.

George Floyd trial: Derek Chauvin chooses not to testify

A national expert in the proper use of force by police testified on Wednesday that former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin had no need to kneel on the neck of George Floyd once he was handcuffed and prone.

George Floyd trial: Expert testifies Chauvin had no need to use force

Day 2 of George Floyd'S murder trial was marked by the emotional testimonies of eyewitnesses. The onlookers claimed that they grew increasingly angry as they beg Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin to take his knees off George Floyd's neck however he refused to listen.

Store employee testifies in Derek Chauvin trial

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'A small victory': US ex-cops found guilty of violating civil rights of George Floyd

George Floyd trial: Derek Chauvin chooses not to testify

George Floyd trial: Expert testifies Chauvin had no need to use force

Store employee testifies in Derek Chauvin trial