UPDATE: Derek Chauvin Can Leave Minnesota Due To ‘Safety Concerns’
The Hennepin County judge has changed the conditions of Derek Chauvin’s bond Thursday, just one day after he was released after posting $1 million.
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Instead of staying in Minnesota pending his trial, the former Minneapolis police officer now has the option to stay OR reside in a bordering state. According to TMZ, the decision came after the Department of Corrections provided evidence supporting “safety” concerns for Chauvin.
The ex-cop, who is facing charges of 2nd-degree after leaving his knee on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds back on May 25, must report his new address to law enforcement if he decides to leave. He will remain under normal supervision as he awaits his murder trial, which is scheduled for March.
In addition to that, Chauvin is required to have a cell phone and make sure it’s on him at all times and answer all calls from the Minnesota Dept. of Corrections. As TMZ notes, North and South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin are the states contiguous to Minnesota.
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