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
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
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Derek Chauvin has hired an attorney to represent him as he appeals his murder conviction in the death of George Floyd, according to court documents made public Monday. Attorney William Mohrman filed a document with the court Friday saying he would represent Chauvin in his appeal.Oct 18, 2021
Since his admission to the Bar, Eric has practiced exclusively in the area of criminal defense establishing a solid reputation as a highly skilled attorney. Eric's experience includes successfully representing clients charged with all levels of crimes through negotiation, jury trial and at the Court of Appeals.
Defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, with defendant Derek Chauvin and Nelson's assistant Amy Voss in court Monday.Mar 15, 2021
Kellie ChauvinDerek Chauvin / Wife (m. 2010–2021)Prosecutors have said the tax investigation began before Floyd's death. Kellie Chauvin filed for divorce shortly after Floyd's death, and a judge approved the divorce last February under terms that were kept sealed.Nov 5, 2021
An additional court document circulating online shows Judge Peter Cahill ordered the State to pay Eric Nelson $5,000 "as reasonable attorney's fees incurred in connection with the appeal." A spokesperson for the courts confirmed this was from a previous appeal when Nelson still represented Chauvin - not this current ...Sep 24, 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
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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
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.