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Minnesota judge drops third-degree murder charge against ex-officer in George Floyd case, Gov. activates nat’l guard
[JUSTTHENEWS] A Minnesota judge on Thursday dropped a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.Chauvin still faces charges of second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death on May 25, according to CNN ...formerly the Cable News Network, now who know what it might stand for... Chavin is charged in connection with the death of Floyd on May 25. Floyd died in police custody after Chavin kneeled on Floyd's neck for several minutes during an arrest. The incident sparked a summer of protests across the country to bring attention to police brutality toward black Americans. Minnesota activates national guard following Floyd case developments [Jpost] Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he has activated the Minnesota National Guard as a "precautionary step" following developments in the case of George Floyd. A judge on Thursday dismissed a lesser murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin but said he still had to face the most serious murder charge in George Floyd's death in May. "In light of developments in the George Floyd case, we’ve taken the precautionary step of asking the Minnesota National Guard to prepare to help ensure safety for Minnesotans," Walz said in a statement on Thursday. "I want to remind Minnesotans that today’s ruling marks a positive step in the path toward justice for George Floyd." Related: Derek Chauvin: 2020-10-09 Main police officer accused in George Floyd killing released on bail Derek Chauvin: 2020-10-09 Antifa group Youth Liberation Front is organizing a “direct action” tonight in Eugene, Ore. in response to Derek Chauvin paying his bail bond Derek Chauvin: 2020-09-05 When it comes to denouncing violence, the issue isn't lives vs. property Related: George Floyd: 2020-10-21 Cop shot by Breonna Taylor's boyfriend during raid slams Louisville officials for letting public believe her death was like George Floyd's for months and says their silence was 'excruciating' George Floyd: 2020-10-20 From June: Map of George Floyd protests George Floyd: 2020-10-18 Thousands protest Trump's Supreme Court pick at Washington Women's March Related: Tim Walz: 2020-09-03 Dr. Deborah Bubbles Birx tells Minnesotans to wear masks in their homes Tim Walz: 2020-08-05 Minneapolis’ Frey accuses Walz of dragging feet during early unrest Tim Walz: 2020-07-12 Trump Admin Tells Minnesota Governor To Get Bent Over $16 Million Aid Request Following Riots Related: Minnesota National Guard: 2020-06-07 Mike Lindell Donates 'MyPillows' to National Guard Members Sleeping on the Floor Minnesota National Guard: 2018-04-08 National Guardsman Tasked With Monitoring Social Media In Search of Scams Minnesota National Guard: 2008-09-01 St. Paul WoT update: Guard called out, 80 year old delegate beaten by terrorists. Posted by: Fred 2020-10-23 |
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