BREAKING: George Floyd's accused murderer now facing upgraded charge of second degree murder
-- Derek Chauvin, the cop who was charged with 3rd-degree murder in the death of George Floyd, is now facing an upgraded charge -- second-degree murder ... this according to Minnesota Senator. Ben Crump, the Floyd family's attorney, said he expects the other 3 will be charged with accessories to murder. The AG is expected to announce the formal charges shortly. As for Chauvin, the maximum punishment for 2nd-degree murder is 40 years. 3rd degree is 25 years.
2nd degree murder does not require premeditation but does require proof of an intent to kill. In Floyd's case, presumably at at point during the nearly 9 minutes Chauvin had his knee on Floyd's neck, he must have realized he could be killing him.are being charged with crimes in connection with his death and an announcement is expected anytime now.The Minnesota Attorney General who took over the case last week will make the announcement shortly.
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