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Minneapolis Braces for Possible Pardon of Derek Chauvin: Report
- Minnesota officials are preparing for a possible pardon of Derek Chauvin by President Donald Trump amid ongoing concerns in Minneapolis in May 2025.
- This precaution follows Trump's constitutional authority to pardon Chauvin's federal civil rights conviction, although no pardon indication has been given.
- Chauvin is serving concurrent federal and state sentences of 21 and 22.5 years respectively for George Floyd's murder, with state time to continue even if pardoned federally.
- Governor Tim Walz indicated that if a pardon is granted, Derek Chauvin would be moved to Minnesota to complete his remaining 22-and-a-half-year sentence, stressing the importance of being prepared despite the low chance of a pardon occurring.
- Authorities including the Minnesota National Guard and Minneapolis leaders have been briefed to prepare for potential unrest related to a pardon, marking cautious local response.
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Calls Grow For Trump To Pardon Derek Chauvin As Rumors Of Potential Presidential Pardon Swirl - The American Tribune.com
The internet and the state of Minnesota are all abuzz as rumors grow that President Donald Trump might take the momentous step of pardoning Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis-St. Paul police officer who was found guilty on state and federal counts over the death of George Floyd, the incident that sparked the 2020 riots. As background, Gov. Walz and state and local officials, such as the Minnesota National Guard and the city of Minneapolis, ar…
Five Years After George Floyd: Leaders Reflect and Look Ahead | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Five years after the murder of George Floyd, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is hosting a powerful community event on May 21 with leaders in law enforcement, civil rights, and education to reflect on progress, accountability, and the road ahead. The post Five Years After George Floyd: Community talks justice, healing, accountability appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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