After days of protests and civil unrest, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will announce aiding and abetting charges against the three other ex-Minneapolis officers involved in the killing of George Floyd.
Charges against Derek Chauvin, who has already been arrested for 3rd-degree murder and manslaughter in the killing, will be upgraded to 2nd-degree murder, according to Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
The news comes on the heels of Governor Tim Walz announcing civil rights charges against the Minneapolis Police Department.
Related: State of Minnesota Files Civil Rights Charge Against Minneapolis Police Department (Video)
Attorney Benjamin Crump released the following statement from the family:
This is a bittersweet moment. We are deeply gratified that @AGEllison took decisive action, arresting and charging ALL the officers involved in #GeorgeFloyd’s death and upgrading the charge against Derek Chauvin to felony second-degree murder. #JusticeForGeorge
See the original tweet below:
As we await the official announcement, Drake took to social media to share his thoughts:
The charges are one step. But, we need a conviction and accountability.
Source: CBS Minnesota
