Nation Judge denies Derek Chauvin’s request for new trial ahead of sentencing for murder of George Floyd June 25, 2021June 25, 2021N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAYComments Off on Judge denies Derek Chauvin’s request for new trial ahead of sentencing for murder of George Floyd Derek Chauvin was convicted of three counts of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death. He'll only be sentenced for the most serious crime.