George Floyd: Former cop Derek Chauvin appeals murder conviction
By DW
02 October 2021 |
4:25 pm
Derek Chauvin was convicted on charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for killing George Floyd. The death of Floyd sparked massive protests for racial justice.
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