By: Jocelyn Olmos
It has been almost one year since George Floyd’s death on May 25th, 2020 due to police brutatliy. Today April 20th, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the decision has been made that Derek Chauvin, the police officer who killed George Floyd, has been found guilty of all charges; second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.
Floyd’s family has waited so long to receive the justice that is deserved. Almost a year for trial. The Derek Chauvin trial has been going on for three weeks and after many witnesses and video footage, Derek Chauvin is found guilty. Chauvin’s sentencing is said to begin in eight weeks and he can face up to 40 years in prison. There are three other officers who were at the scene of George Floyd’s death and have trials coming up. This case has been waited for a long time by many people. We hope that this can bring a bit more peace to the Black community and George Floyd’s family.
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