‘Bombshell’ Motion To Dismiss Filed In Derek Chauvin Case

‘Bombshell’ Motion To Dismiss Filed In Derek Chauvin Case

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is making another attempt to overturn his state murder conviction in the death of George Floyd, this time arguing that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz improperly assigned Attorney General Keith Ellison to prosecute the case.Chauvin’s attorneys filed a petition Tuesday with the Minnesota Court of Appeals seeking dismissal of the state charges. Their argument centers on the way the prosecution was handled ra…

Derek Chauvin’s Lawyer Has a New Bombshell Filling

by M Dowling, Independent Sentinel: Derek Chauvin’s attorney is currently seeking a dismissal in a new bombshell court filing. The filling alleges ‘illegal’ and ‘fraudulent’ conduct by Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. Chauvin’s attorney, Greg Joseph, argues a grand jury was never convened to review the charges. […]