MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments on the issue on Monday.The former Minneapolis police officer is already charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter for his role in George Floyd’s death last May.
He was initially charged with third-degree murder as well, but Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill dismissed the charge last October, saying it did not apply to this case.Legal experts agree it will be a struggle to find an impartial jury and jurors who are willing to serve on the high-profile, high-stakes.