FIGHTING THE CHARGES
Where is Derek Chauvin now? Cop charged in George Floyd’s death
DEREK Chauvin, held for the murder of George Floyd, wants all charges against him dropped.
Here is more on the case against and what happened to Floyd.
6
6
What are Chauvin's lawyers claiming?
Chauvin's lawyers to support charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Attorneys argue that Floyd's alleged drug use, not the improper use of force by , was to blame for his death.
"Put simply, Mr. could not breathe because he had and, possibly, a speedball," Chauvin's attorney .
6
"Combined with sickle cell trait, his pre-existing heart conditions, Mr. Floyd’s use of fentanyl and methamphetamine most likely killed him."
The defense attorneys insist that without knowledge of Floyd's alleged drug use or symptoms of overdose, Chauvin "was unaware of the potential dangerous of using MRT (Maximal Restraint Technique)."
6
What happened to George Floyd?
Floyd died on Memorial Day in after prosecutors say Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes, in an incident that was captured on video and has since sparked protests around the world.
Police had responded to a call from a grocery store that claimed Floyd had used a forged check.
After Floyd allegedly resisted arrest, officers dragged him from his car and pinned him to the ground.
It was then that officer Chauvin held Floyd down with his knee on his neck and his other knee in the middle of his back.
6
The fatal encounter was caught on video by onlookers, and Floyd's death has sparked protests and unrest around the country.
What is Chauvin charged with?
Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with Floyd's death.
The former police officer could spend decades behind bars if he is convicted.
6
Why are prosecutors asking for an 'upward sentencing departure'?
Prosecutors have filed a notice that they will be asking for an "upward sentencing departure" in the cases of the four officers charged with Floyd's death.
"Mr. Floyd was treated with particular cruelty," prosecutors wrote.
"Despite Mr. Floyd's pleas that he could not breathe and was going to die, as well as the pleas of eyewitnesses to get off Mr. Floyd and help him, Defendant and his codefendants continued to restrain Mr. Floyd."
Who are the other officers involved?
The city of Minneapolis identified the other three officers as Tou Thao, and
All four officers have been fired from the department.
Most read in News
Who is Chauvin's wife?
The wife of the white cop charged with murder in the death of unarmed black American George Floyd .
Kellie Chauvin says she is "devastated by Mr Floyd’s death and her utmost sympathy lies with his family and with his loved ones."
Topics