Derek Chauvin's Murder Conviction for George Floyd Killing Upheld by Minnesota Appeals Court

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld the 2022 conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin had filed an appeal, arguing that he was unable to get a fair trial due to media coverage and the threat of protests. However, the court rejected his petition, stating that moving the venue wouldn't have made a difference given national coverage of Floyd's death. Chauvin is currently serving a separate, 21-year federal sentence for violating Floyd's civil rights and has also pleaded guilty to two counts of tax evasion.