The two men appeared to have had a history, which could have serious implications for the case against Derek Chauvin.
that she employed both men to provide security. Chauvin, Santamaria said, had provided off duty security for nearly two decades, and was paid to sit in his police car outside the club and assist with removing patrons when necessary. Floyd began working security on a regular basis inside the club in the last year; on Tuesday nights, Santamaria says, both men worked during the club’s weekly dance competition.
“Is there any doubt in your mind that Derek Chauvin knew George Floyd?” CBS News asked Pinney. “No. He knew him,” Pinney said. “How well did he know him?” CBS News asked. “I would say pretty well,” Pinney responded. If that’s true, it could prove significant in whether Chauvin ultimately faces stiffer, first degree murder charges, which would imply some intent on the part of the officer.
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