Derek Chauvin's lawyer files new petition as 50 former and current officers affirm technique he used on George Floyd was standard protocol

https://notthebee.com/article/derek-chauvins-lawyer-files-new-petition-after-50-former-and-current-officers-affirm-technique-he-used-on-george-floyd-was-standard-protocol/

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Attorney Greg Joseph has filed a petition for postconviction relief on behalf of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer involved in the arrest and death of George Floyd. The petition argues that Chauvin’s conviction for murder was unjust, citing issues with the case’s handling, including the standard protocol used in law enforcement for subduing noncompliant suspects and doubts about whether the restraint caused Floyd's death. Joseph’s petition asserts that the prosecution's reliance on video footage to inflame the jury, as well as conflicting medical expert testimonies, deprived Chauvin of a fair trial. The petition also includes sworn declarations from multiple current and former police officers, supporting the claim that Chauvin’s actions were consistent with training and standard procedures. Additionally, the petition highlights a Christian officer who was recently released after serving nearly five years for being near Chauvin and has now been reunited with his family.