Judge Lets Chauvin Live Out of State While Awaiting Trial, Citing Safety Concerns

Judge Lets Chauvin Live Out of State While Awaiting Trial, Citing Safety Concerns
Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, in a mugshot on May 31, 2020. Hennepin County Sheriff via AP
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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A Minnesota judge on Friday issued new conditions for the release of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged in the death of George Floyd, allowing him to live out of state while awaiting trial.

Chauvin was released from the maximum security prison where he was being held on Wednesday, after posting a $1 million bond. His release triggered two nights of protest in Minneapolis and St. Paul, prompting Gov. Tim Walz to mobilize National Guard troops and state law enforcement to cope with the unrest.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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