That's the whole point of overcharging him with murder instead of a manslaughter.
That's the whole point of overcharging him with murder instead of a manslaughter.
It is my understanding that he was charged with (startribune.com) both murder and manslaughter. The jury has the option of what if any charges the want to make him guilty of.
It is my understanding that he was [charged with](https://www.startribune.com/derek-chauvin-charges-trial-george-floyd-murder-manslaughter-police-minneapolis-minnesota/600030691/) both murder and manslaughter. The jury has the option of what if any charges the want to make him guilty of.
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