The former Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd’s death is due back in court today.
Derek Chauvin, 44, is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
He is being held on $1.25 million bail in the high-profile case.
The three other officers who were at the scene of Floyd’s death have been charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
Floyd’s death while in handcuffs on May25th has sparked nationwide protests calling for police reform.
WATCH: Chief Medaria Arradondo announces plans to reform MPD (June 10th, 2020) Video Link: https://t.co/rG7NomDGOj
— Minneapolis Police (@MinneapolisPD) June 10, 2020
The MPD will not be altering or decommissioning the memorial of George Floyd. We respect the memory of him and will not disrupt the meaningful artifacts that honor the importance of his life.
— Minneapolis Police (@MinneapolisPD) June 14, 2020