MINNEAPOLIS – The police officer shown on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd prior to his death in custody was in talks to strike a plea bargain before his arrest, officials said Wednesday.
The legal team for Derek Chauvin, who was fired from the Minneapolis police force after Floyd’s detainment and death on May 25, was in negotiations with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office and the federal prosecutor, said Chuck Laszewski, spokesman for Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman.
“Ultimately, the negotiations failed,” Laszewski said.“Ultimately, the negotiations failed,” Laszewski said. Continue reading.