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State seeks 30 years for Chauvin; defense wants time served

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Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd’s death, but a defense attorney is asking that Derek Chauvin be sentenced to probation and time already served, according to court documents filed Wednesday.

Chauvin is scheduled to be sentenced June 25 following his conviction on murder and manslaughter charges. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, June 3, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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