The former Minneapolis police officer who stood with his foot on the neck of George Floyd has asked a judge to dismiss murder charges against him.<br />Floyd died on May 25 after Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for almost eight minutes, in the presence of three other officers. All have been fired.<br />Chauvin's attorney said Friday there is no probable cause to support charges of second and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.<br />CNN reports prosecutors want stricter sentences than recommended by the state if Chauvin and the three other officers involved are found guilty.<br />The state also argues that the case has aggravated circumstances because Floyd was particularly vulnerable in handcuffs.
