US EditionMinneapolis 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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EXCLUSIVE: 5 years later: Justice after George Floyd? The perspective of Alex Kueng AlphaNews.org
Share This StoryNearly five years have passed since the arrest and heart attack of George Floyd and race-based rhetoric and riots took hold of America. While the mainstream media in Minnesota and beyond became obsessed with reminding us about “who is Black” and “who is White,” they overlooked many important perspectives. Among them are the voices and perspectives of Alex Kueng (“the Black officer who actually arrested George Floyd”) and his fami…
Minnesota Governor and National Guard Begin Preparing for Riots Over Possible Derek Chauvin Pardon - News Addicts
Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota National Guard, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt have reportedly all been briefed on preparations for potential riots if former police officer Derek Chauvin is granted a presidential pardon. Chauvin, of course, was the officer filmed kneeling on drug addict George Floyd during his fatal interaction […] The post Minnesota Governor and National Guard Begin Preparing for Riots Over …
National Guard and Police prepare for possible unrest with possibility of presidential pardon for Derek Chauvin
Minneapolis and state officials are bracing for the possibility of a presidential pardon for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 murder of George Floyd. With President Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting he might issue such a pardon, local leaders are taking proactive steps to address potential public reaction and ensure […]
[Opinion] Crockett has choice words for MTG about a Derek Chauvin pardon
Minneapolis and the rest of the country are waiting for Trump to pardon George Floyd's killer, Derek Chauvin. He was a police officer at the time so he's immediately innocent to Trump. MTG put up the conspiracy post that Floyd died of a drug overdose....
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