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Derek Chauvin’s new attorney indicated in court documents filed late last month that the former Minneapolis police officer plans to ask for his convictions to be overturned or, in the alternative, request a new trial.

Chauvin was found guilty in April 2021 of second-degree manslaughter, second-degree murder, and third-degree murder in the May 2020 death of George Floyd. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear his case in November 2023, ending his direct appeal.

However, in a petition for post-conviction relief, Chauvin’s new attorney, Gregory Joseph, writes that “grounds for relief in this Motion establish actual innocence, ineffective assistance of counsel, discovery violations … and related violations of due process and a fair trial under the United States Constitution.”

The 15-page petition alleges that the full details of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s report and toxicology report were not provided to Chauvin until July 2023.

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Originally posted by Gustofer:
Yep, federal crimes only as I understand it.

Chauvin is screwed, blued, and tattooed, as Minnesota will never have a Republican governor capable of pardoning him.

His only chance at freedom is escape…

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The Minnesota Court of Appeals has partially reinstated a lawsuit filed by veteran prosecutor Amy Sweasy, who alleges that former Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman violated whistleblower protection laws after Sweasy’s refusal to charge additional officers in George Floyd’s death and add charges against former officer Derek Chauvin.

The ruling, issued Monday, allows Sweasy to move forward with claims that Freeman engaged in whistleblower retaliation against her for decisions she made during her tenure under his administration.

While not named as a defendant, Freeman’s successor, current Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, is mentioned in the ruling for her actions and comments after taking office.