Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has filed a request to dismiss the state murder charges against him related to the 2020 death of George Floyd. This marks the third occasion Chauvin has sought to have these charges dismissed, following two previous petitions that were denied. Chauvin's legal team submitted the latest petition on August 19, 2026.
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Derek Chauvin Requests Dismissal of Murder Charges in George Floyd Case
Derek Chauvin has requested the dismissal of murder charges related to the death of George Floyd, marking his third attempt to do so. His previous two petitions for dismissal have been denied.
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