Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presided over one of the most significant trials in modern America. Like the crime itself, the trial was filmed and broadcast. Millions tuned in over six weeks to watch live feed of jury selection,

Sunday marks five years since George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis by former police officer Derek Chauvin. Floyd's death sparked nationwide outrage and calls for sweeping police reform. But this week,

Leading up to the fifth anniversary of his murder, claims about Floyd and former police officer Derek Chauvin have ramped up online.

On May 25, 2020, a white Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd, who was Black, by kneeling on his neck for nine minutes during an arrest. The officer, Derek Chauvin, was convicted on murder charges.

Conservative media outlets are rewriting the story; some of their claims are false or lacking context. A new narrative is taking root in the story of George Floyd and the former police officer convicted of murdering him.

Once there, Chauvin placed his full weight through his knee on the back of Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes. The harrowing scenes were captured on video by bystanders. Plea

Progress toward more fair policing could be undermined by a push from some activists and lawmakers on the political right to get President Donald Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, as his administration moves to end federal policing oversight.

The noteworthy anniversary comes as newsrooms face a radically different political landscape as the Trump administration targets civil rights.

This report from Alpha News reviews primary source documents and interviews people involved in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in the custody of the Minneapolis Police five years ago. Reporter Liz Collin interviews former police officers--and Derek Chauvin--for their perspectives.