What's happened
The Supreme Court declined to hear Derek Chauvin's appeal of his second-degree murder conviction in the death of George Floyd, despite his claims of a biased trial.
Why it matters
The decision not to hear Chauvin's appeal upholds his conviction and sentence, marking a significant development in a case that sparked widespread protests and a national conversation about police brutality and racism.
What the papers say
The NY Post emphasizes Chauvin's claims of a biased trial and concerns about potential violence if he was acquitted. AP News provides a straightforward account of the Supreme Court's rejection of Chauvin's appeal. The Independent also covers Chauvin's claims of a biased trial and introduces new evidence suggesting he didn't cause Floyd's death.
How we got here
Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd in April 2021 and sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison. The case triggered widespread protests and a national reckoning with police brutality and racism.
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George Perry Floyd Jr. was an African American man killed during an arrest after a store clerk alleged he had passed a counterfeit $20 bill in Minneapolis.
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Derek Michael Chauvin is an American former police officer known for his involvement in the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25, 2020.