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Appeals court reinstates third-degree murder charge against ex-officer accused of killing Floyd
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An appeals court ruled Friday that a lower court erred in dismissing a third-degree murder charge against the former Minneapolis police officer accused in the killing of George Floyd, clearing the way for the Minneapolis attorney general's office to try to have the charge reinstated.
Derek Chauvin, who was seen on a bystander video kneeling on Floyd's neck for several minutes, faces second-degree murder and manslaughter charges. His trial begins Monday.
Derek Chauvin, who was seen on a bystander video kneeling on Floyd's neck for several minutes, faces second-degree murder and manslaughter charges. His trial begins Monday.
Several minutes? 8 minutes 49 seconds.
