Derek Chauvin Admits Fault, Pleads Guilty In Civil Rights Suit

Derek Chauvin has just pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights suit.

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This means that he will not have to go to trial in January.

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Legal analysts theorize he pled guilty to avoid the possibility of life in prison.

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Instead, prosecutors are arguing for a 25-year sentence.

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This will be held at the same time as his 22 ½ year sentence for his murder conviction.

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Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd when he suffocated him with his knee during an arrest.

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There is no possibility of parole when serving a federal sentence.

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Chauvin is also expected to pay restitution, but that number has yet to be determined.

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The three other officers in the arrest are still awaiting trial. They have all pleaded not guilty.

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