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This resolution urges President Trump and Governor Walz to pardon Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer convicted of charges related to George Floyd's death in May 2020. The Montana House of Representatives asserts that Chauvin is innocent, arguing that his convictions were based on insufficient evidence, political motivations, and external pressures from media and activist groups. The resolution claims that Floyd's criminal history, prior medical distress, and toxicology reports showing the presence of fentanyl in his system raise questions about the circumstances of his death. It calls for the return of a $27 million settlement paid to Floyd's family and demands investigations into potential judicial misconduct. The resolution condemns what it describes as a trend of persecuting law enforcement officers and argues that the pardons and investigations would restore public confidence in the justice system. Additionally, it instructs the Montana Secretary of State to distribute copies of the resolution to various government officials, including President Trump, Governor Walz, and Derek Chauvin himself.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4078