â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live

Former Minneapolis police officer sentenced for killing George Floyd

Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 and a half years in jail for the death of George Floyd.

The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted of second and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death in April.

Floyd died in May 2020 after Chauvin, who is white, pinned the Black man to the ground with a knee on his neck.

Floyd repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe and a video of the murder went viral.

 

- Advertisement -

cjoc Now playing play

ckbd Now playing play

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Bike tune-up event to shine light on safety and maintenance for local kids

BikeLane in Lethbridge is teaming up with the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters for a bicycle tune-up event.

Another confirmed measles case in Taber

Alberta Health Services has been notified of people with confirmed measles in the South Zone, who have been in public settings while infectious.  

Hurricanes make nine selections during 2025 WHL Prospects Draft 

The Lethbridge Hurricanes selected nine players in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.

ASIRT investigation into 2022 RCMP Pincher Creek incident concluded, officer cleared

An RCMP officer involved in an incident where he used his stun gun in June 2022, is said to have done so legally.

Oki Sign to celebrate Blackfoot culture and welcome residents, visitors

A new vibrant public art installation has been unveiled by the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ. 
- Advertisement -