In a unanimous ruling, the Minnesota Court of Appeals today upheld the convictions of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.
The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted of second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
"I am grateful for the decision of the Court of Appeals, and grateful we have a system where everyone, no matter how egregious their offense, is entitled to due process and fair treatment," said Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison, who prosecuted the case.
"The Court’s decision today shows once again no one is above the law — and no one is beneath it," he said. "My thoughts are today with the family of George Floyd and the communities that have suffered because of his death. We cannot bring Floyd back, but I hope today’s decision brings another measure of justice."
Floyd died in 2020 after Chauvin held his knee to his neck, leading to unrest in the Twin Cities and widespread protests around the world.
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