US EditionDerek Chauvin Seeks New Trial in George Floyd Murder Case
Derek Chauvin claims prosecutorial misconduct and false witness testimony deprived him of a fair trial in his high-profile murder conviction.
- On November 20, Derek Chauvin's attorney Gregory Joseph filed a 71-page petition in Hennepin County District Court asking that three criminal convictions, including second-degree murder, be vacated and a new state trial ordered; Chauvin is serving a 22.5-year sentence for state and federal convictions.
- The defense argues prosecutorial misconduct and false expert testimony deprived Chauvin of a fair trial, and state medical experts and prosecutors relied on video evidence from the scene at 38th and Chicago rather than autopsy or medical tests.
- The petition contends Medaria Arradondo, Katie Blackwell and Johnny Mercil lied about training, citing 57 sworn affidavits and material from Liz Collin's documentary and book.
- Judge Paul Scoggin, Hennepin County judge, has taken the petition under advisement, and the Minnesota Attorney General's Office will respond by Jan. 4, 2026.
- Notably, Chauvin previously filed a petition long ago, and an April of 2023 appeals court denied a new‑trial motion after unsuccessful efforts in various courts including Hennepin County District Court and federal appeals.
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Derek Chauvin seeks new trial in George Floyd murder case
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Star TribuneSeeking new trial for death of George Floyd, Derek Chauvin argues his rights were ‘destroyed’
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has filed another petition for postconviction relief in Hennepin County District Court seeking to overturn his conviction of second-degree murder in the killing of George Floyd. Chauvin argues his conviction should be vacated and he should either be given a new trial or an evidentiary hearing over what he claims was faulty medical ...
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