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Derek Chauvin's 22.5-Year Sentence Upheld, No Pardon

5/15/2025

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Former officer Derek Chauvin will serve his full 22.5-year sentence for the murder of George Floyd, as confirmed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Despite appeals for a federal pardon from supporters like Ben Shapiro, Ellison firmly stated, "He’s not getting out," reinforcing the finality of Chauvin's state conviction.

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Former officer Derek Chauvin will serve his full 22.5-year sentence for the murder of George Floyd, as confirmed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Despite appeals for a federal pardon from supporters like Ben Shapiro, Ellison firmly stated, "He’s not getting out," reinforcing the finality of Chauvin's state conviction.