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Elon Musk calls for Derek Chauvin’s release; former officer files petition to overturn murder conviction
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The former officer was involved in a 2020 incident that resulted in a killing. Billionaire Elon Musk has expressed his opinion on a high-profile case.
Billionaire Elon Musk has expressed his opinion on a high-profile case. He believes a former officer was wrongly convicted. Musk shared his thoughts and also retweeted similar views from others. The former officer in question has filed a petition, his third attempt, to have state murder charges dismissed. This petition follows previous denials. Further details about the case and the petition are available. The former officer was involved in a 2020 incident that resulted in a killing. Musk's comments were made after the petition was filed.
The case has sparked much discussion and debate.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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