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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – An expedited decision from the Minnesota Court of Appeals means former officer Derek Chauvin could face an additional charge of murder in the George Floyd case. Chauvin’s trial in Minneapolis is scheduled to begin Monday. “It was a very strong opinion,” defense attorney Joe Tamburino said, who is not affiliated with the case. The prosecution wanted the charged added, along with the second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, in the trial of the former MPD officer. Derek Chauvin is accused in the killing of George Floyd. The judge removed the third-degree charge last fall, and later upheld his decision. But the court of appeals says he was wrong. “Today the Court of Appeals said you have to reinstate the third-degree, and there’s only a small opening in the window where the trial court can still deny it,” Tamburino said. It’s the charge a jury found former MPD officer Mohammed Noor guilty of in the murder of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. The court … [Read more...] about Expert: What An Additional 3rd-Degree Murder Charge Could Mean For Derek Chauvin

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 3 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The 2021 West Coast Conference men’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The conference tournament is set to begin on March 4 and will run until March 9. Each game will be played at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas where fans will not be permitted to attend. Gonzaga is the favorite heading into Thursday’s tournament after finishing the regular season undefeated and hopes are high for the Bulldogs to win the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Here is the WCC tournament schedule. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE MARCH MADNESS COVERAGE ** MARCH 4 – FIRST ROUND (8) San Francisco def. (9) San Diego , 67-51 (7) Santa Clara def. (10) Portland , 95-86 MARCH 5 - SECOND ROUND (5) LMU def. (8) San Francisco, … [Read more...] about 2021 West Coast Conference men’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more

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