Crime

Minneapolis, MINN. (Valley News Live) - While he doesn’t see it as a likely possibility, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says that officials and the community should be prepared in case President Donald Trump decides to pardon former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin.

Some have called for President Trump to pardon Chauvin, who is currently serving prison time for the murder of George Floyd. While Walz says it hasn’t heard any talk from the administration about that possibility, he still thinks it’s worth preparing for.

“I will be candid, I’ve talked to people in the community just to prepare the for that.” Governor Walz said in an interview with WCCO.

He also added that, since Chauvin was found guilty of state and federal charges, a pardon from the President wouldn’t necessarily get Chauvin out of serving time in Minnesota.