Chauvin Sentenced to Serve 22.5 Years for Murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin Convicted of Murder
The much-anticipated trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who murdered George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, has concluded with a guilty verdict.
Chauvin, 45, was found guilty on all three charges against him: second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. The Justice Department announced today that Chauvin has been sentenced to serve 22.5 years in prison. Chauvin had been a police officer with the Minneapolis Police Department for more than 19 years before Floyd's death.
The trial, which began on March 8, 2021, was closely watched by the nation and the world. The jury deliberated for more than 10 hours before reaching a verdict. The verdict was met with relief and joy by many who had been following the case, but it also sparked protests in some cities.
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