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Fired Minneapolis Officer Arrested After Death of George Floyd

Author Diana Beasley
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 28: A group of protesters gather outside the home of Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman on May 28, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Police and protesters continued to clash for a third night after George Floyd was killed in police custody on Monday. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Updated at 2:37pm

Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, according to The Washington Post

The Minnesota officer seen on video with his knee on the neck of George Floyd has been taken into custody.

The Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced former police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested. No charges have been stated yet.

A press conference will be held this afternoon by Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and charges will be discussed at that time.

The other three officers have not been arrested.

 

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