Former officer in George Floyd killing asks judge to dismiss charges

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(CNN) Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has asked a judge to dismiss murder charges against him in the death of George Floyd.

In court papers Friday, Chauvin's attorney says there is not probable cause to support charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Floyd's killing sparked protests against systemic racism and police brutality around the world.

Meanwhile, prosecutors said Friday that Floyd's killing was so cruel that they want stricter sentences than recommended by state guidelines if Chauvin and the three other officers involved are found guilty.

Floyd died on May 25 after Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for almost eight minutes. Three other former officers are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.

cutesnugglybear on August 29th, 2020 at 15:21 UTC »

As someone in the TC metro, I am definitely leaving town on the day of this verdict.

poopyheadstu on August 29th, 2020 at 15:07 UTC »

FWIW, the pre-trial motion to dismiss is very common, it's almost procedural for defense attorneys to ask for it, it's just a step in the process

TheeHeadAche on August 29th, 2020 at 13:56 UTC »

Chauvin also wants Hennepin County Attorney's Office disqualified, in part because of what Chauvin's attorney called "an inappropriate, pretrial publicity campaign," according to the filing. Cahill has denied a similar request by another former officer.

This is gonna be a tough case but this is encouraging.