NYPost | Fired Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin could still receive more than
$1.5 million in pension benefits during his retirement years — even if
he is convicted in the killing of George Floyd, according to a new report.
Chauvin, 44, was booted from the force and charged with second-degree
murder, but could still cash in because Minnesota, unlike some other
states, does not allow for the forfeiture of pensions for employees
convicted of felony crimes related to their work, CNN reported.
The Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association confirmed to
the network that Chauvin, who had worked for the department since 2001,
would remain eligible to file for his partially taxpayer-funded pension
as early as age 50, though it would not specify the specific amount he
would receive, the network reported.
Employees terminated voluntarily or for cause are eligible for future
benefits unless they choose to forfeit them and receive a refund of all
contributions made during their employment, according to the
association.
“Neither our board nor our staff have the discretion to increase,
decrease, deny or revoke benefits,” a spokeswoman told CNN. “Any changes
to current law would need to be done through the legislative process.”
Chauvin’s attorney declined to comment to the network.
