June 30, 2024

Chauvin’s conviction for killing George Floyd is upheld by the appeals court

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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.

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