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Derek Chauvin files petition to vacate state murder conviction in death of George Floyd
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points The source provides more information about the development in Derek Chauvin's case. Derek Chauvin has taken a step to challenge his state conviction.
Derek Chauvin has taken a step to challenge his state conviction. He filed a petition to vacate his state murder conviction. This conviction is related to the death of George Floyd.
Further details about the petition and the circumstances surrounding it are available from the source. The petition is a formal request to overturn the conviction.
The source provides more information about the development in Derek Chauvin's case. Readers can find additional details from the source, CBS News.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? Derek Chauvin has taken a step to challenge his state conviction. He filed a petition to vacate his state murder conviction. This conviction is related to the death of George Floyd. Further details…
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