William Barr reportedly turned down a plea deal for former Minneapolis Police Officer
Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was allegedly ready to plead guilty to third-degree murder in exchange for a 10-year sentence. However, reports indicate that members of the United States Department of Justice shot down the deal because they felt they were being rushed. His lawyers were trying to rush us, and we didn t want to be rushed, a source close to the matter told NBC News.
Chauvin s lawyer, Eric Nelson, and former Attorney General Barr have not commented on the matter. Hennepin County Attorney s Office Spokeswoman
Lacey Severins did offer a brief statement regarding the matter.