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US judge sets bail of $1 million for police officer charged with George Floyd’s death
Derek Chauvin, a former US police officer was charged with the murder of George Floyd, whose death sparked protests in the country, the CBS News reported.
Disturbing footage released on social media shows Chauvin pressing his knee into the neck of George Floyd, the 46-year-old African-American man until he expired.
Derek made his first appearance court on Monday. A Minneapolis judge set an unconditional bail at A$1.25 million or $1 million with conditions.
According to reports, meeting the conditions would require Derek to surrender his firearms, not work in law enforcement or security in any capacity, and have no contact with the family of Floyd.
Chauvin, 44, appeared in Hennepin County court via a video feed Monday afternoon from the state’s maximum-security prison in Oak Park Heights, wearing an orange jumpsuit and a face mask, with his hands cuffed, the report noted.
The next court hearing was set for June 29.
Floyd’s death on May 25 has led to nationwide protests and calls to end police brutality and systemic racism in law enforcement.