Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused in the death of George Floyd, appeared in court via video. A judge ordered him held on a $1.25 million bail.
George Floyd, 46, was arrested and killed while in police custody on Memorial Day.Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused in the death of George Floyd, appeared in court via video on Monday during which a judge ordered him held on a $1.25 million bail.
Second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter charges have been filed against Chauvin. He has not yet entered a plea. Chauvin was moved to the state prison within days of his arrest. Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson made the request over concerns about COVID-19 and the large number of people who might be booked into the local jail during protests, officials said.
People hold signs and protest against the death of George Floyd, June 5, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Floyd's brother, Terrence Floyd, last week urged protesters to avoid destroying their own cities.
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