BREAKING: Ex officer Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty To Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights
This Wednesday, ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
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As we previously reported, Chauvin, who is white, was convicted of state murder and manslaughter charges for kneeling his knee against Floyd’s neck during a May 25, 2020, arrest as Floyd said he couldn’t breathe. Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in that case.
As the Associated Press notes, Chauvin’s plea now means he will not face a federal trial in January. However, he could end up spending more years behind bars when a judge sentences him at a later date.
Chauvin had previously pleaded not guilty to federal charges which included two counts alleging that Chauvin deprived Floyd of his rights by kneeling on his neck as he was handcuffed and not resisting, and then failing to provide him medical care. Now, in exchange of his plea, the government agreed to dismiss two other charges and a separate case in which Chauvin was charged with violating the civil rights of a 14-year-old.
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