George Floyd protests
2020–2023 police brutality protests
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| 2024 | The protest at George Floyd Square continued, with vehicular traffic finally being allowed to pass through the site. |
| May 2 2023 | Tou Thao was found guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter, marking the last federal or state court case related to Floyd's murder. |
| 2022 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
Esper published a memoir critiquing the tactics used during the Lafayette Square incident as 'excessive and unnecessary'.
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| 2022 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
A subsequent OIG report concluded that the United States Park Police (USPP) had violated Department of Interior policy by failing to properly record law enforcement radio communications for years, with the analog recording system's hard drive found to be corrupted in 2018.
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| September 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced the Sacred Heart of Jesus church fire was arson and sought public help to identify a person of interest.
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| August 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Moseley pled guilty to federal weapons charges stemming from his prior arrests at demonstrations.
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| July 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Thomas pled guilty in Hennepin County court for the drive-by shooting and illegal firearm possession, receiving an eight-year sentence including five years in jail and three years of supervised release.
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| June 2021 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
U.S. District Judge Dabney L. Friedrich, a Trump appointee, issued an order narrowing the cases, dismissing most claims against Trump, Barr, and Gregory T. Monahan, ruling they had qualified immunity from civil suits for damages.
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| June 2021 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
Metropolitan Police Department admitted in court filings to using tear gas against protesters on June 1, 2020, asserting the use was reasonable.
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| June 25 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Protesters held demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis, temporarily blocking vehicular traffic. Activists continued to highlight the upcoming civil rights case against the four police officers involved in Floyd's death and the criminal case against former officers Kueng, Lane, and Thao scheduled for March 2022.
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| June 25 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison. People gathered at multiple locations in Minneapolis, with crowds being smaller and more subdued compared to previous protests. Floyd's family and civil rights activists expressed disappointment, advocating for the maximum 30-year sentence and supporting the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
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| June 9 2021 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
The Interior OIG published their official report on the review of Park Police actions during the Lafayette Square incident, concluding that the clearing of the area was lawful and consistent with policy, but making no definitive judgment on the timing of the implementation.
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| May 2021 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
Justice Department lawyers requested the district court to dismiss four lawsuits against Trump, Barr, and other officials, claiming immunity from civil lawsuits over police actions during the presidential movement.
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| May 25 2021 | One-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder, with numerous protests taking place, most of which were short-lived with calm restored by early hours of May 26. |
| April 2021 | Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter for killing George Floyd. |
| April 21 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Officials began the demobilization of Operation Safety Net, a process that took several days following the Chauvin trial.
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| April 20 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Court announced a guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin, triggering multiple peaceful marches and rallies in Minneapolis and other major U.S. cities. Minnesota mobilized 3,500 National Guard troops and hundreds of law enforcement officers in 'Operation Safety Net' for security.
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| April 19 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
The Derek Chauvin murder trial concluded, and the jury began deliberations.
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| April 19 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Twenty activist groups organized a large, peaceful demonstration and march near the Hennepin County Government Center. Protesters demanded lengthy sentences for officers involved in George Floyd's death, police reform legislation, dropped charges against demonstrators, and an end to Operation Safety Net.
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| April 19 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
A fire destroyed the 100-year-old Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church in northeast Minneapolis around 7 p.m., several miles from peaceful protest sites. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives later confirmed the fire was arson in September 2021.
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| April 18 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Gunshots were fired at National Guard troops in Minneapolis near Broadway Avenue during Operation Safety Net. A bullet struck a military vehicle's windshield, injuring soldiers from shattered glass.
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| April 13 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Families of George Floyd and Daunte Wright held a press conference outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis.
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| April 11 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Daunte Wright, a Black man, was killed by a police officer in Brooklyn Center, a suburb adjacent to Minneapolis, sparking protests and unrest.
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| April 6 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Civil rights leaders, including Al Sharpton and former New York Governor David Paterson, led a rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center, offering prayers for the conviction of Derek Chauvin.
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| March 28 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Multiple protests and rallies were held in Minneapolis. George Floyd's family and Al Sharpton hosted a vigil at the Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Protesters marched in downtown Minneapolis, rallying at the Hennepin County Government Center and Minneapolis City Hall. Some demonstrators blocked Metro light-rail tracks, causing train traffic to close for several hours. At 38th and Chicago Avenue, a group held a training workshop on avoiding arrest and maintaining calm during police interactions.
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| March 8 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Approximately one thousand protesters gathered peacefully outside the downtown courthouse at the start of Derek Chauvin's trial, calling for justice for George Floyd and raising broader issues of racial injustice. Officials had surrounded the courthouse with concrete barriers, metal fencing, and barbed wire in anticipation of potential unrest.
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| March 7 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Several hundred protesters held the 'I Can't Breathe' Silent March For Justice in downtown Minneapolis, mourning George Floyd and calling for police reform. Protesters carried a white coffin with red flowers, one day before jury selection for Derek Chauvin's trial.
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| February 2021 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Governor Walz deployed the National Guard for trial security and potential civil unrest, responding to requests from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
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| January 22 2021 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General issued a report examining the helicopter deployments during protests, finding unclear orders for aircrews and recommending improved planning and oversight of aircraft use during civil unrest.
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| 2020 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Minnesota state and local government officials began preparing for potential unrest related to the upcoming trials of the Minneapolis police officers responsible for George Floyd's death.
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| 2020 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
Joseph V. Cuffari, the Trump-appointed Department of Homeland Security Inspector General, declined recommendations to investigate the clearing of Lafayette Square, leaving key questions unanswered about the Secret Service's actions and coordination during the incident.
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| December 31 2020 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Moseley participated in a riot in downtown Minneapolis, with the Minnesota Freedom Fund paying his $60,000 bail.
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| October 22 2020 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Judge Peter Cahill dismissed the third-degree murder charge (later reinstated) amid a protest of about 100 people. Governor Walz mobilized 100 National Guard troops and state patrol officers to support local law enforcement.
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| October 15 2020 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Moseley was arrested for damaging property inside the Hennepin County Government Center building during a demonstration. The Minnesota Freedom Fund paid his $5,000 bail.
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| October 15 2020 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Protests were held at the Hennepin County Government Center during a court appearance for the four officers. Thomas Wilder Moseley, a 29-year-old from Blaine, was arrested for carrying a semi-automatic pistol during the demonstration.
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| October 7 2020 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Protesters took to the streets in Minneapolis to express anger over Derek Chauvin's release on bail. Law enforcement made 51 arrests, with 49 misdemeanor offenses, one assault arrest, and one felony warrant arrest. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz deployed 100 National Guard troops, 100 State Patrol officers, and 75 conservation officers to maintain peace.
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| September 11 2020 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Hundreds rallied outside the Hennepin County Government Center during a pretrial hearing for the former Minneapolis police officers charged in Floyd's death, with confrontations described as 'angry'.
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| August 15 2020 |
Protests in Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin
Thomas Moseley allegedly vandalized a Minneapolis police station.
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| July 30 2020 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
Esper directed Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy to complete an after-action review of the National Guard's role in domestic law enforcement by this date.
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| July 28 2020 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
The House Natural Resources Committee held a second hearing where Gregory T. Monahan (Acting Chief of U.S. Park Police) testified that the park clearing was unrelated to Trump's visit, and Adam D. DeMarco (D.C. National Guard) described the law enforcement actions as an 'unnecessary escalation'.
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| July 23 2020 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz announced an investigation into DOJ law enforcement personnel's response to Washington protests, focusing on training, identification requirements, rules of engagement, and use of force during the previous two months.
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| July 9 2020 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing where Defense Secretary Esper testified about military involvement in domestic law enforcement, stating it was unclear who ordered the clearing of D.C. protesters.
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| July 7 2020 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
The U.S. Park Police reported that their radio recorder was not functioning during the June 1 protest sweep, resulting in no audio record of their communications.
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| June 2020 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
A second lawsuit was filed by three protesters against law enforcement and Trump administration officials, alleging the June 1 events were a 'gross abuse of executive power' that violated their First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendment rights.
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| June 2020 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
Major General William J. Walker, commander of the District of Columbia National Guard, announced an investigation into the use of a medevac helicopter during protests, leading to the grounding of the UH-72 helicopter crew.
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| June 2020 | By early June, over 200 U.S. cities had imposed curfews, and more than 30 states and Washington, D.C. activated over 96,000 National Guard and military service members in response to the protests. |
| June 29 2020 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
The House Natural Resource Committee held a congressional hearing, hearing testimony from a protester, journalist, church leader, and law professor Jonathan Turley about the clearing of Lafayette Square.
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| June 24 2020 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
Fencing was reinstalled around Lafayette Park and remained in place until May 2021.
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| June 22 2020 |
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
Department of the Interior's Office of Inspector General, led by Inspector General Mark Greenblatt, launched a review of Park Police actions following requests from several members of Congress and Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.
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| June 19 2020 | Activist group Distributed Denial of Secrets publishes 269 gigabytes of leaked law enforcement data spanning 10 years, coinciding with Juneteenth, revealing covert monitoring of protesters' communications. |
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