Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd

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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all three counts in the death of George Floyd.

Guilty sentence for Derek Chauvin

Jurors deliberated for more than 10 hours over two days before reaching a verdict in the high-profile and closely watched case stemming from Floyd’s May 25, 2020 death — which kicked off worldwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice.

Derek Chauvin, 45, was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Chaunvin’s bail was revoked and he was immediately taken into custody.

What happened to George Floyd?

George Floyd, 46, died after being arrested by police outside a shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Derek Chauvin

Family members of George Floyd, along with attorney Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton, held a press conference about an hour after the verdict was read. Sharpton first led a prayer with the family.

“Let’s lean into this moment and let’s make sure that this moment will be documented for our children as they continue on the journey to justice knowing that the blood of George Floyd will give them a trail to find a way to a better America,” Crump said.

Under Minnesota law, Chauvin can appeal his conviction after the court enters the judgement and Chauvin receives his sentence.

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said sentencing will take place on June 16. Judge Cahill remanded Chauvin into custody following his conviction.

Chauvin was put into a segregated housing unit for his own safety, a prison spokesperson said.

The maximum sentence allowed under Minnesota law for second-degree unintentional murder is imprisonment of not more than 40 years.

The maximum sentence for third-degree murder is imprisonment of not more than 25 years. The maximum sentence for second-degree manslaughter is 10 years and/or $20,000.

Chauvin has no prior criminal record. The state’s guidelines say that for such a person, the presumptive sentence for both second-degree and third-degree murder is 12 1/2 years.