Former policeman Derek Chauvin admits violating George Floyd’s civil rights

Derek Chauvin has admitted violating George Floyd’s civil rights (Court TV via AP)

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

Chauvin’s plea on Wednesday means he will not face a federal trial in January, though he could end up spending more years behind bars when a judge sentences him at a later date.