Jurors in June convicted Thompson, the 29-year-old son of a former St. Paul state representative, of the third-degree murder ...

The parents of five dead young women stood together and wept. Justice had finally arrived, in some small capacity. Derrick John Thompson was found guilty Friday on all counts — five of third ...

His son, Derrick Thomas Jr., is now 33 years old — the same age the linebacker was when he lost his life after a car accident. "It feels crazy because I still feel so young.

Calhoun-Lopez explained Derrick Thompson's subsequent fleeing and lying to police following the deadly crash proves the gun and drugs were his. In addition, DNA testing links Thompson to the items.

Derrick John Thompson was found guilty Friday on all counts — five of third-degree murder, 10 of criminal vehicular homicide — for killing Sabiriin Ali, Sahra Gesaade, Salma Abdikadir, Sagal ...

I've personally held off reporting on this case because I'm a very big NFL fan and Derrick Thomas was one of my favorite players. I think it was because of his play and the fact he had my initials ...