Two Minnesotans have filed federal civil rights lawsuits against the city of Minneapolis and former Officer Derek Chauvin
Highlights
- Two Minnesotans have filed federal civil rights lawsuits against Minneapolis and former Officer Derek Chauvin.
- John Pope Jr.
- and Zoya Code are Black and Chauvin is white.
- They allege they were traumatized when Chauvin used his “signature move” of kneeling on their necks.
- Both lawsuits seek unspecified damages and name other officers involved.
- The Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office indicated it is considering settlements.