Police Officer Who Put Knee on George Floyd's Neck Charged with Murder

Derek Chauvin, a 44 year old police officer, was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter for his involvement with the death of George Floyd. Chauvin can be seen with his knee on George Floyd's neck in a video while Floyd pleaded for his life telling the officer that he could not breathe. George Floyd eventually died during the incident.

Derek Chauvin mug shot
Recorded video footage of the incident can be seen below:

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