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Derek Chauvin, a police officer charged with murder in the trial for the death of African American George Floyd, has been released on bail. According to court records, Chauvin has posted a million dollars in bond. According to the “New York Times,” his attorney initially declined to comment on the details.
In June, Judge Jeannice Reding had already established conditions for Chauvin’s provisional release: if he was released, he would not be allowed to leave the state of Minnesota, he would not be allowed to contact the Floyd family and he would have to surrender the firearms in his possession.
During the police operation, Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee pressed against Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes, despite all requests from the 46-year-old to let him breathe. Now he has to answer for murder in the second degree, according to the arrest warrant. Up to 40 years in prison in Minnesota. He is also charged with third degree murder, which can result in up to 25 years in prison.
Three other accused officers
Three other officers were charged with complicity in murder. They requested that the case be terminated on the grounds that Floyd’s death was caused by exposure to medications and drugs.
According to previous plans, the process should start in early March.
Videotaped scenes of Floyd, 46, death in Minnesota in late May sparked violent protests in the United States and other countries.
