The former Minnesota police officer charged in the killing of George Floyd will be allowed to leave the state due to safety concerns while he awaits trial, a judge ruled Friday.
A Hennepin County judge said Friday that the state Department of Corrections provided evidence of "safety concerns" since Derek Chauvin's release from jail this week.The type of evidence was not disclosed.
Messages and calls to Chauvin's attorney were not returned. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
Chauvin posted bail on Wednesday and was released from prison, according to court documents. A judge ruled Friday that he can leave the state over unidentified safey concerns while he awaits trial..
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