Supreme Court Denies Chauvin's Appeal in George Floyd Murder Case

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from former police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted in the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin's legal team argued that the trial was held during a time of political upheaval and that the jury was influenced by the potential for violent riots if he had been acquitted. The Minnesota Supreme Court also declined to hear the case, upholding Chauvin's conviction. Chauvin is currently serving a sentence of over two decades in prison. He recently filed a separate motion claiming new evidence that he didn't cause Floyd's death and is seeking a new trial or a hearing to present the evidence.