The case of Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on George Floyd's neck, continues to evoke debate as Shapiro campaigns for a Trump pardon. Although a pardon could impact Chauvin's federal conviction, his state conviction could keep him imprisoned longer. Shapiro asserts Chauvin's guilt is unfounded, blaming Floyd's death on health issues and drug use. However, medical examiners have deemed Floyd's death a homicide due to police actions, highlighting the ongoing discourse on systemic racism and accountability in law enforcement.
A Trump pardon would only affect Chauvin's federal case - where he pleaded guilty - and not the state case, meaning he would still be in prison even if the president acts.
Shapiro claims Chauvin was unjustly convicted and that Floyd's death was caused by underlying health issues and drug use.
A medical examiner testified that law enforcement's restraint and compression of Floyd's neck was just more than he could take, given his heart's condition.
The medical examiner ruled Floyd's death a homicide and listed the cause as cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression.
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