Ex-Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin Faces Federal Prison Sentence

ST. PAUL, MN — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is set to be sentenced in federal court on Thursday following his conviction in George Floyd's death. The hearing is set for 2 p.m.

In December, Chauvin pleaded guilty to charges of violating Floyd's federal civil rights after kneeling on the Black man for 9 minutes and 29 seconds.

Chauvin also pleaded guilty to willfully depriving a 14-year-old of his constitutional rights in 2017, resulting in injury. Read more about the 2017 case here.

Under the plea agreement, Chauvin faces a sentence of between 20 and 25 years in prison. However, the federal sentence will run concurrently with the 22.5 years he is already serving for his state murder conviction in Floyd's death.

The former officer will also serve his sentence in federal custody and will not be eligible to work in any law enforcement capacity following his release.

"Defendant Chauvin has pleaded guilty to two federal civil rights violations, one of which led to the tragic loss of George Floyd’s life," said U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.

"While recognizing that nothing can repair the harm caused by such acts, the Justice Department is committed to holding accountable those who violate the Constitution, and to safeguarding the civil rights of all Americans."

In February, three other former Minneapolis police officers were convicted in federal court in Floyd's death.