MINNEAPOLIS, MN (MNN) – A jury in Minneapolis found Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts Tuesday afternoon.
Chauvin was convicted of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Most analysts agree an appeal is likely, and some say it could go as far as the U-S Supreme Court.
Chauvin, who was masked, appeared stern and glanced around the courtroom as the verdict was read. Soon after he was led away in handcuffs.
George Floyd’s brother Philonise hugged two of the prosecutors and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison after the verdicts were read.
Senator Amy Klobuchar calls it “a first step toward accountability.” Senator Tina Smith says it is “a moment to recommit ourselves to… racial justice.”
Governor Tim Walz says “the trial is over, but our work has only begun.” He says, “True justice for George only comes through real, systemic change to prevent this from happening again.”
House Speaker, Democrat Melissa Hortman says “our work is far from done.” And Senate Republican Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says, “Though no verdict will bring George Floyd back, I pray the Floyd family today is in some way comforted knowing the judicial system has provided justice.”
(from Minnesota News Network)
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