Ex-officers accused of violating George Floyd's rights plead not guilty
Derek Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday, AP reports.
Driving the news: Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J.A. Kueng and Tou Thao were indicted by a federal jury for allegedly violating Floyd's rights when they handcuffed and pinned him face-down on the ground. Floyd's death ignited nationwide protests and calls for police reform.
Chauvin in April was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death. He is currently serving a more than 22-year sentence in prison.
The big picture: According to the indictment, Chauvin violated Floyd's rights to be free from an unreasonable seizure and unreasonable force by police. Thao and Kueng are facing similar charges for failing to stop Chauvin.
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