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Bad news for the defense, although they had to see it coming. Even though his second-degree murder conviction carried a potential sentence of 40 years, Derek Chauvin’s status as a first-time offender put him in range for a 12-15 year prison sentence. However, the judge presiding in the trial over the death of George Floyd in police custody ruled this morning that aggravating factors apply and Chauvin might get a lot closer to that 40-year maximum as a result:
A Minnesota judge has ruled that there were aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd, paving the way for a longer sentence for Derek Chauvin, according to an order made public Wednesday.
After 32 Years, Dave Lee Signing Off From WCCO Radio
CBS Minnesota 4/30/2021 Syndicated Local – WCCO | CBS Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) Morning radio in Minnesota just won’t be the same. Friday marks Dave Lee’s final show at WCCO Radio.
After 32 years, Lee is heading into retirement. Gov. Tim Walz, who was a guest on Lee’s final show, declared that Friday was Dave Lee Day in Minnesota in honor of the broadcaster’s “incredible” career.
While many Minnesotans know Lee’s voice from his beloved morning show, Lee also did sports play-by-play and was a tireless fundraiser for the community. He also regularly appeared on WCCO-TV.
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Derek Chauvin Trial, April 19 Live Updates: Attorneys Make Closing Arguments In Death Of George Floyd
CBS Minnesota 15 mins ago Syndicated Local – WCCO | CBS Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) After 14 days of testimony, with 44 witnesses taking the stand, the attorneys in the Derek Chauvin trial will give their closing arguments Monday in the biggest criminal case in Minnesota history. After that, the case will be handed to the jury, which will be sequestered until they come to a decision. Here are live updates of the proceedings Monday morning.
9:30 A.M.: PROSECUTION PRESENTS CLOSING ARGUMENTS
Prosecutor Steve Schleicher delivered closing arguments in the trial of Chauvin Monday morning, beginning by telling jurors who George Floyd was before his name became the center of a global movement for justice.