Derek Shawn is suing for murder of George Floyd in 2020

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Shawn has appealed the conviction and sentence for the murder of George Floyd. He argues that the judge abused his discretion in his case and made numerous mistakes during the trial.

In a complaint filed on Monday Minnesota Court of AppealsHis lawyers are raising 14 separate issues, including Judge Peter Cahill’s decision to deny Shawn’s request to withdraw the case from the Henepin district, which includes Minneapolis. Intense pre-trial publicity†

“Absolute media attention to the judges – literally every day, was exposed The news that Shawn demonized and glorified FloydThat was more than enough to calculate superstitions,” the source said.

Shawn was convicted in April 2021 of manslaughter in the neck during a 2020 arrest at Floyd. Shawn was sentenced to 22 and a half years. in Dec, Shawn pleaded guilty in federal court. Accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

The jury found Shawn Guilty of first degree murder, Third-degree murder and second-degree murder in Floyd’s death. The verdict was seen as a step toward condemning the disproportionate use of police brutality against African Americans.

The 82-page appeal asked the court to reverse the conviction and arrest him. New review in new location Or Shawn convicted again.

It also contains legal arguments against prosecutors, accusing them of: Wrong actions for not disclosing all the evidence they had And for humiliating the defense during closing remarks. According to him, prosecutors have insufficiently prepared witnesses for their statements.

the attorney general of Minnesota, Kate EllisonHe was not immediately available for comment.