Chauvin’s conviction for killing George Floyd is upheld by the appeals court
Derek Chauvin’s request to have his conviction for the murder of George Floyd from 2022 dismissed by the Minnesota Court of Appeals was denied on Monday. Chauvin was a former Minneapolis police officer.
The broad picture: In 2020, major protests against racism and police brutality were sparked by a video showing Chauvin pinning Floyd to the ground while Floyd sobbed because he was unable to breathe.
In April 2022, a jury in Hennepin County found Chauvin guilty of second-, third-, and second-degree manslaughter. He received a sentence of 22.5 years in jail from Judge Peter Cahill.
Chauvin appealed his conviction last year, claiming that the media attention and the possibility of demonstrations prevented him from receiving a fair trial.
Moving the location wouldn’t have made a difference, according to the state, which handled the prosecution, given the widespread coverage of Floyd’s passing.
It’s important to remember that Chauvin is presently completing a separate 21-year federal sentence for obstructing Floyd’s civil rights. Then, he entered a guilty plea.
Additionally, he admitted guilt to two counts of tax evasion in March.
For the tax offenses, he received a 13-month prison term with credit for 13 months already served. He also consented to make amends.
