Minnesota AG Ellison argues convicted murderer Derek Chauvin acted with ‘particular cruelty,’ abused authority

Minnesota AG Ellison argues convicted murderer Derek Chauvin acted with ‘particular cruelty,’ abused authority

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison laid out the prosecution’s case Friday for a tougher sentence than the 12 1/2 years that are recommended for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter on April 20 in the death of George Floyd.