Chauvin’s Lawyer Seeks New Trial, Hearing to Impeach Verdict
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defense attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has requested a new trial, saying the court abused its discretion on several points.
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Defense attorney Eric Nelson also is seeking a hearing to impeach the verdict because of what he says is jury misconduct.
Derek Chauvin was convicted last month of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the May 25 death of Floyd.
In a brief filed Tuesday, Nelson said the court violated Chauvin’s right to due process and a fair trial.
The filing did not include details about how the jury committed alleged misconduct.
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