The former cop filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck until he died could be eligible for up to US$1.5 million (NZ$2.3m) in pension benefits, US media report.
The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder over the death of George Floyd could receive almost US$1.5 million (NZ$2.3m) in pension benefits in retirement, even if convicted of murder according to US media reports.
Derek Chauvin, 44, has been sacked from the force and charged with second-degree murder after he was filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes until he could no longer breathe, despite his protests.
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