Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder for the death of George Floyd during a May 25 arrest, was released from custody Wednesday after posting a $1 million bond. Mr. Chauvin, 44 years old, was arrested May 31 and initially held in Hennepin County jail before being moved to a state facility. He is charged with killing Mr. Floyd by pressing his knee into Mr. Floyd’s neck for an extended period. Eric Nelson, an attorney representing Mr. Chauvin, declined to comment Wednesday. Photo: Minneapolis Police Department (Originally published Aug. 11, 2020)That led to the second-degree murder and other charges filed against Mr. Chauvin.

Source: Wall Street Journal October 07, 2020 19:44 UTC