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The Judge grant third degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin

By Aishwarya Gurav

Derek Chauvin, a former American police officer, involved in the George Floyd murder case, is eligible for a third-degree charge of third-degree murder. The court ordered on Thursday.

Chauvin is already facing second-degree murder and manslaughter charges. The 44-year-old whose trial got underway with jury selection this week in Minneapolis.

Derek Chauvin faces a more serious charge of second-degree murder, which may sentence him for 40 years, as well as a charge of second-degree manslaughter.

The reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge was a victory for state prosecutors. The third-degree murder charge carries a sentence of up to 25 years in prison.

 

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Aishwarya Gurav

Aishwarya Shridhar Gurav is a recent graduate who pursued her degree in Bachelor of Mass Media & Journalism. She is a dynamic, self-motivated, and highly organized individual with a passion for news and an innate desire for authoring. She aims to pen her thoughts which will lead the way to revolution. and can be reached at aishwaryagurav69@gmail.com