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Derek Chauvin asks Minnesota to overturn George Floyd murder conviction
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This follows a jury's decision that a former police officer's actions contributed to a murder. A request has been made to overturn convictions.
A request has been made to overturn convictions. This follows a jury's decision that a former police officer's actions contributed to a murder. The individual was found guilty of multiple charges, including second and third-degree murder.
The case involved a prolonged restraint that had fatal consequences. A legal challenge is now underway, with arguments that the case should have been handled differently from the start.
Further details about the appeal and its potential outcomes are available, including the impact of a separate federal sentence on the individual's situation.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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