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Chauvin trial: Arrest and Charges

This is a collection of resources related to the trial for the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin

Charges

"Why Derek Chauvin Was Charged With Third-Degree Murder"
New York Times, 5/29/2020
"Murder Charge for Ex-Cop" (Chauvin)
Star Tribune, 5/30/2020
"Charges for All Four"
Star Tribune, 6/4/2020
"Judge Dismisses Third-Degree Murder Charge in George Floyd Killing"
New York Times, 10/22/2020
"Why William Barr Rejected a Plea Deal In the George Floyd Killing"
New York Times, 2/10/2021
"With New Grand Jury, Justice Department Revives Investigation Into Death of George Floyd"
New York Times, 2/23/2021
"Prosecutors Seek Plan B Murder Charge"
Minneapolis Star Tribune, 2/25/2021
"Chauvin asks court to dismiss appeal regarding murder charge with Minnesota Supreme Court set to review Noor conviction"
KSTP Television news, 3/2/2021
"What are the charges against Derek Chauvin?"
Star Tribune, 3/5/2021
"Court of Appeals: Trial judge improperly refused to reinstate third degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin"
Star Tribune, 3/5/2021
"Judge ok's third degree murder charge"
Star Tribune, 3/11/2021