The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld the second-degree murder conviction and 22 1/2-year sentence of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd. The incident occurred in May 2020 and sparked nationwide protests and outrage. The court rejected Chauvin's attorney's argument that the massive pretrial publicity and legal and procedural errors deprived Chauvin of a fair trial, sending a message that those responsible for such acts will be held accountable.
