police officer
Derek Chauvin.
European American former police officer who murdered George Floyd
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Musk Calls for Chauvin Release Amid Appeals
Elon Musk urged that Derek Chauvin be freed as Chauvin pursues a third petition to vacate his 2020 murder conviction, arguing the death of George Floyd involved no intent to kill. Chauvin’s filings allege due‑process violations and unlawful charging, seeking to pause appeals to allow new structural-claim arguments as his case draws renewed political attention.
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About Derek Chauvin
Derek Michael Chauvin is an American former police officer who was convicted for the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota during 2020.
Everything about Derek Chauvin →- Occupation
- police officer, security guard, cook
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 19, 1976