The New Paper

March 12, 2021

Third charge added in Chauvin trial

A Minnesota judge allowed prosecutors to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against former police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin, whose trial began this week, now faces three charges related to the death of George Floyd (including 2nd-degree murder and 2nd-degree manslaughter). 
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