Derek Chauvin trial: Judge reinstates third-degree murder charge in George Floyd s death CNN 3/12/2021 © Provided by CNN
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin now faces an additional murder charge in the death of George Floyd after a Hennepin County judge reinstated a count of third-degree murder on Thursday.
Chauvin already faced charges of second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter. He has pleaded not guilty to all three charges.
The added charge provides prosecutors a third potential pathway to conviction in the closely watched case, which began Tuesday with jury selection at the heavily fortified Hennepin County Government Center. The charge of 3rd-degree murder, in addition to manslaughter and felony murder, reflects the gravity of the allegations against Mr. Chauvin, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a statement. We look forward to presenting all three charges to the jury.
Judge reinstates third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd s death
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Judge reinstates 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd s death
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