BREAKING: Judge reinstates third-degree murder charge against ex-officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's death

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Mar 11, 2021 BREAKING: Judge reinstates third-degree murder charge against ex-officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's death Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill has reinstated a third-degree murder charge against the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd. Chauvin, who knelt on Floyd's neck for about nine minutes on May 25, is already charged with second-degree murder, which carries a maximum sentence of 40 years, as well as second-degree manslaughter. The third-degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of 25 years. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy