State prosecutors argue that the lower courts’ rulings in Derek Chauvin’s case were correct.

State prosecutors have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to reject former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s request to reconsider his conviction for murdering George Floyd. They argue that the lower courts’ rulings were correct, asserting that the evidence and the proceedings were handled appropriately.

Chauvin was convicted in 2021 for the murder of George Floyd, whose death sparked worldwide protests against police brutality. In his appeal, Chauvin’s legal team has sought to challenge the conviction, but prosecutors maintain that there is no legal basis for overturning the decision.

The case has continued to be a point of national and international scrutiny, with many continuing to call for accountability and reform in law enforcement practices.