Dallas Police Chief Limiting Time Off As Jurors Deliberate Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin's Fate

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

April 20, 2021

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia sent out a memo to all department personnel on Monday, April 19, letting them know, no more time off will be approved for the time being, as a Minneapolis jury has begun deliberating the fate of former police officer, Derek Chauvin.

Chauvin faces murder and manslaughter charges for the death of George Floyd.

He has maintained his innocence and has chosen not to testify in his own defense.

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