NBC News: Derek Chauvin, ex-officer in George Floyd case, gets 3rd-degree murder charge dismissed
The former police officer seen on video kneeling on Floyd’s neck for about eight minutes still faces the more serious charge of second-degree murder.
Some people are missing the headline here. This is actually favorable news for prosecutors because it drops the lesser charge, but keeps the more serious ones in place.
BREAKING: Judge upholds murder charges against Derek Chauvin and other officers. Important step toward justice for George Floyd.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) October 22, 2020
