Potter's defense is being paid for by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association legal defense fund. The MPPOA also covered the cost to defend former Minneapolis police officer Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd, and will also cover the cost to defend his three fellow former police officers.Dec 15, 2021
Recent court filings show that Chauvin is being represented by private attorney William Mohrman. Chauvin was represented at trial and after his April 20 conviction by attorney Eric Nelson, who was paid through the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association's (MPPOA) legal defense fund.Oct 18, 2021
The prosecution team has 13 lawyers, said John Stiles, Ellison's spokesman, and a 14th acted as a jury consultant. Ellison, Frank and Eldridge are the only ones who work in the attorney general's office. The team also includes Assistant Hennepin County Attorney Joshua Larson and nine outside attorneys.Apr 4, 2021
Derek Chauvin was released from jail Wednesday after posting a $1 million bond. The former Minneapolis police officer faces charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in May – an encounter that helped trigger mass protests against police brutality. After the release, Minnesota Gov.Oct 7, 2020
Mr. Nelson, 46, took charge of the former police officer Derek Chauvin's defense over the summer, after his first lawyer retired.Mar 29, 2021
The state's high court said Chauvin has not established that he is entitled to a public defender.Oct 6, 2021
Nelson received his bachelor's degree in business administration in 1989 from the University of Wisconsin – Madison (where he received the School of Business Distinguished Student Award), and his J.D. degree in 1992 from Yale Law School.