Supreme Court Denies Chauvin's Appeal in George Floyd Murder Case

The US Supreme Court has rejected former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's appeal of his conviction for the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin's request for the highest court to take up his case was based on claims of a prejudiced trial and juror misconduct. The decision upholds Chauvin's conviction for second-degree murder and his sentence of over 20 years in prison. Floyd's death in May 2020 sparked global protests against police brutality and racism. Chauvin's three former colleagues involved in the murder received lesser sentences, and he is also appealing his conviction on federal civil rights charges.