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During the trial, scheduled for this Monday, the judges would decide on charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. However, the Minnesota court of appeal ruled that judge Peter Cahil should reinstate a third-degree murder charge last Friday.
A U.S. judge delayed on Monday for at least a day the trial to former officer Derek Chauvin, who killed the U.S. citizen George Floyd, sparking worldwide condemnation last year.
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During the trial, scheduled for this Monday, the judges would decide on charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. However, the Minnesota court of appeal ruled that judge Peter Cahil should reinstate a third-degree murder charge last Friday.
Why are 1000 National Guard at Minneapolis courthouse where there is a large peaceful crowd for George Floyd trial? On Jan 6, it took 4 hours after a violent mob attacked the Capitol, threatened lives and property and the functioning of government to get 154 guards to the site.
— Jill Wine-Banks (@JillWineBanks) March 8, 2021
Chauvin's lawyer Eric Nelson confirmed on Monday that we would appeal the decision, extending the beginning of the trial. Hence, prosecutors from the Minnesota attorney general’s office asked the court to delay the trial until that matter is settled. Nelson opposed, and both parties postponed the trial at least until Tuesday.
The announcement sparked protests as demonstrators gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis to protest against police brutality. On Sunday, enormous crowds took the streets of Minneapolis and rallied against racism.
#FromTheSouth News Bits | The ex-cop from Minneapolis Derek Chauvin, accused of the murder of George Floyd, has been released on bail. pic.twitter.com/hKogKYkGjm
— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) October 8, 2020
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