Bail Is at Least $1 Million for Ex-Officer Accused of Killing George Floyd

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MINNEAPOLIS — The white police officer charged with murder in the killing two weeks ago of George Floyd, a black man whose death in custody led to nationwide protests, was given a bail of as much as $1.25 million on Monday.

Derek Chauvin, a 19-year veteran, participated in his initial hearing at the heavily fortified Hennepin County courthouse on a video feed from jail. Mr. Chauvin, who has been behind bars since he was arrested on May 29, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder, a more serious count than he had originally faced. He could be sentenced to up to 40 years in prison.

Mr. Chauvin, who placed his knee on the neck of Mr. Floyd for nearly nine minutes in a video that prompted anguish and outrage across the nation, has been a focus of anger, referred to as the most hated man in the world. Activists said they feared he would not abide by bail restrictions if he was permitted to go home until trial.

Arguing for a bail of $1.25 million, the prosecutor Matthew Frank said Mr. Floyd’s death had created “a strong reaction in the community, to put it mildly.” He said that created two factors in deciding bail.

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[Eliot Rosewater]

1. So $125K to the bail bondsperson and he is out ...right?

[BigMin28]

2. Will Kroll

And the police union help bail him out?

[Bev54]

3. His wife already filed for divorce

so I hope she has attached some caveats to any of their property until the asset distribution is settled, then he will not be able to use them as security for any bail.