Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is seeking a new trial in the murder of George Floyd . Chauvin has served five years of his 22½-year sentence.

Chauvin was convicted of murder charges. Chauvin and officers Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao were found guilty on federal charges of violating Floyd’s civil rights.

FILE – Derek Chauvin booking photo dated July 24, 2021. (Minnesota Dept. of Corrections)

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In 2021, Judge Peter Cahill sentenced Chauvin to more than the recommended 12.5 years because Chauvin occupied a position of authority as a police officer, and because he demonstrated particular cruelty in the killing.

His attorney filed court documents asking that three criminal convictio

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