Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was charged Friday with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter — two felonies where intent is a key element. Here's what CNN analysts had to say about the possible reasoning behind the charges.
Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd's neck for more than 8 minutes and prosecutors want to hold the fired Minneapolis police officer accountable for Floyd's death.
Chauvin, 44, was charged Friday with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter -- two felonies where intent is a key element. CNN has reached out to Chauvin's attorney and the Minneapolis police union for comment.Floyd's family and their attorney, Benjamin Crump, are upset Chauvin wasn't charged with a more serious offense and are calling authorities to revise the charges.
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