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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gino Spocchia

Derek Chauvin files appeal to overturn conviction in George Floyd murder

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Derek Chauvin has submitted an appeal to overturn his April 2021 conviction for murdering George Floyd, court documents show.

His lawyers submitted the appeal with Minnesota’s Court of Appeals on Monday asking to either overturn the conviction, order a retrial in another venue, or reduce his sentence because of alleged “misconduct”.

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