#BREAKING: Judge dismisses 3rd degree murder charge against former Mpls police officer Derek Chauvin in death of #GeorgeFloyd. Dismissal stayed for 5 days to allow State to appeal. Other charges against Chauvin inc 2nd degree murder remain.

#BREAKING: Judge Cahill rules that he will NOT dismiss aiding & abetting charges against the other 3 fired #Mpls police officers in death of #GeorgeFloyd. Those dismissal motions are all DENIED. @FOX9

#BREAKING: Judge Cahill issues critical rulings in #GeorgeFloyd murder case. We’re live this morning on @FOX9 with all the details.

In anticipation of any potential unrest over Judge Cahill's rulings this AM in #GeorgeFloyd murder case, the boards are going back up on the Henn Co Gov Center glass. @FOX9

This is 107 page ruling from Judge Cahill in #GeorgeFloyd murder case. Here is section devoted to decision to drop 3rd degree murder charges against Chauvin. Worth noting: 3rd degree murder is charge Henn Co jury convicted Mohamed Noor on,in death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond @FOX9

And here is Judge Cahill's conclusion on why he dismissed 3rd degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in death of #GeorgeFloyd. Says statute requires Chauvin to put "others" in danger by his actions. Cahill writes, Chauvin only put Floyd's life in danger. @FOX9

JUST IN: The Attorney Generals office, lead prosecutors in #GeorgeFloyd murder case is weighing in on Judge Cahill rulings. "This is an important, positive step forward in the path towards justice..." @FOX9 – bei Hennepin County Government Center

More reax following today's #GeorgeFloyd rulings. Tom Plunkett, atty for J Alexander Kueng:"The Court’s order reflects considerable scholarship, integrity & work ethic- which is appreciated. I am still reviewing the order & do not plan on commenting further in the future." @FOX9

#GeorgeFloyd civil legal team including Ben Crump insist they remain confident in AG Keith Ellison, that he will make sure "the officers are held accountable to the full extent of the law." @FOX9