Former cop Derek Chauvin appeals judge's rejection of bid for new trial in George Floyd murder case

In his newest fight against the judicial system, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is demanding the court reconsider his push for a new trial. Court documents say Chauvin recently filed an appeal against a judge's decision denying his petition for post-conviction relief. Chauvin was convicted of the murder of George Floyd in April 2021. Records show the former officer kneeled on Floyd's neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds while he was face-down and handcuffed on the ground; Floyd