Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in Death of George Floyd
The Guilty Plea Means Chauvin will not Face a Federal Jury Trial in January
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Chauvin’s plea Wednesday means he will not face a federal trial in January, though he could end up spending more years behind bars. Chauvin, who is white, was convicted this spring of state murder and manslaughter charges…
