What to Know About the Trial of Derek Chauvin Mr. Chauvin faces charges of manslaughter and second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd. Mr. Floyd’s death spurred nationwide protests over police brutality and a reckoning over everything from public monuments to sports team names. An appellate court ruled on Friday that the judge overseeing Mr. Chauvin’s trial must reconsider whether to add the charge. They face a combined trial in August, but if Mr. Chauvin is acquitted, it is likely the other three officers would be as well. Dr. Baker has ruled Mr. Floyd’s death a homicide, with contributing factors being the restraint by Mr. Chauvin, drugs in Mr. Floyd’s system and his underlying health conditions.

Source: New York Times March 08, 2021 16:28 UTC