MINNEAPOLIS—The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday upheld former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s second-degree murder conviction in the killing of George Floyd, and let his 22.5-year sentence remain in place. Chauvin’s attorney had asked the appeals court to throw out the ex-officer’s convictions for a long list of reasons, including the massive pretrial publicity….
Derek Chauvin Murder Conviction Upheld in George Floyd Killing
April 18, 2023
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Minneapolis to Pay $8.9 Million Over Chauvin’s Actions Before Floyd
April 13, 2023
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The city of Minneapolis agreed Thursday to pay nearly $9 million to settle lawsuits filed by two people who said former police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into their necks years before he used the same move on George Floyd. John Pope Jr. will receive $7.5 million and Zoya Code will receive $1.375 million….
Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
MINNEAPOLIS—The former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 killing of George Floyd pleaded guilty Friday to two tax evasion counts, admitting that he didn’t file Minnesota income taxes for two years due to “financial concerns.” Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty specifically to two counts of aiding and abetting, failing to file tax returns to the…
Chauvin, Ex-Wife Plead Not Guilty to Tax Evasion Charges
MINNEAPOLIS—A judge entered not guilty pleas on tax evasion charges Friday on behalf of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd’s death, and for the officer’s ex-wife. Washington County District Judge Sheridan Hawley also set the next court date in the case for Jan. 21. A trial date has…
Derek Chauvin to Appeal Conviction, Prison Sentence in Death of George Floyd
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, is appealing his conviction and sentence, according to documents filed on Thursday. According to an affidavit filed, Chauvin, who in June was handed a 22 1/2 years sentence for second-degree murder by Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill,…
Ex-officers Charged in Floyd’s Death Want Separation From Chauvin
MINNEAPOLIS—Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights are asking that their federal trials be separated from the trial of Derek Chauvin, who has already been convicted on state murder charges for kneeling on Floyd’s neck as he pleaded for air. Attorneys for J. Kueng and Tou Thao said in court…
Maryland Officials to Investigate Chauvin Defense Witness’ Tenure as State’s Chief Medical Examiner
Maryland state officials are launching an investigation after former Maryland chief medical examiner Dr. David Fowler testified that former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was not responsible for the death of George Floyd during Chauvin’s trial. During the trial, Fowler, who was tapped by Chauvin defense attorney Eric Nelson to testify and provide his expert opinion,…
Maryland Officials to Investigate Chauvin Defense Witness’s Tenure as State’s Chief Medical Examiner
Maryland state officials are launching an investigation after former Maryland chief medical examiner Dr. David Fowler testified that former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was not responsible for the death of George Floyd during Chauvin’s trial. During the trial, Fowler, who was tapped by Chauvin defense attorney Eric Nelson to testify and provide his expert opinion,…
Maryland to Probe Chauvin Defense Witness’s Tenure as State’s Chief Medical Examiner
Maryland officials will conduct an investigation of reports of deaths in police custody overseen by former state chief medical examiner Dr. David Fowler, who testified at trial that former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was not responsible for the death of George Floyd. During the trial, Fowler, who was tapped by Chauvin defense attorney Eric Nelson…
Biden Calls for Passage of George Floyd Police Reform Bill After Chauvin Verdict
In his first remarks after former police officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction, President Joe Biden said while the verdict represents a step toward racial justice, more needs to be done by his administration and Congress. “No one should be above the law, and today’s verdict sends that message,” Biden said during his address at the White House. “But it’s not…
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