The trial of George Floyd\u2019s death began on March 29 and charged his killer, Derek Chauvin, on April 20.<\/p>\n
On May 25, Floyd was arrested for using a counterfeit $20 bill in Minneapolis to purchase cigarettes at a convenience store. Four police officers arrived on scene, one of them being Chauvin, who wrongly killed Floyd by pinning his knee on Floyd’s neck and back for over 9 minutes.<\/p>\n
Floyd died after an hour from cardiopulmonary arrest. That is unjust.<\/p>\n
The video of the tragic incident was recorded and posted by Darnella Frazier, who was 17 at the time. She testified during the trial.<\/p>\n
This death started protests across the entire world, highlighting racial injustices and the desperate need for change in police departments.<\/p>\n
According to New York Times, an American daily newspaper, Chauvin was held accountable for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.<\/p>\n
The trial was broadcasted live on several social media platforms. The livestream was watched and celebrated by many when the ex-police officer was found guilty.<\/p>\n
According to Star Tribune, the biggest newspaper in Minnesota, reported that jurors heard from 44 witnesses in the span of 14 days.<\/p>\n
The defense claim for Chauvin\u2019s actions stated that there were several medical reasons behind the death of Floyd, not because of the ex-officer\u2019s knee against his neck. The jurors rejected this defense, according to NBC News.<\/p>\n
BBC News, a British free-to-air television news channel, reported, \u201cChauvin himself chose not to testify, invoking his right to not incriminate himself with his responses.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tribute said that Chauvin was moved to the Minnesota Department of Corrections and booked in at 4:55 P.M. into the state prison, Oak Park Heights.<\/p>\n
KQED, a public radio, television, and news outlet for the Bay Area, quoted the judge that oversaw the trial, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill, saying that sentencing will be expected in 8 weeks.<\/p>\n
While his sentence is not settled yet, KQED reported, \u201cState sentencing guidelines recommend 12.5 years in prison for a conviction on unintentional second-degree murder for someone with no criminal history. But prosecutors could seek a sentence up to the maximum of 40 years on that count if Cahill determines there were aggravating factors.\u201d<\/p>\n
Crowds of people in Minneapolis cheered when Chauvin was found guilty, along with cars honking on the roads.<\/p>\n
BBC News quoted Floyd\u2019s brother, Philonise, “Today, we are able to breathe again.”<\/p>\n
Although the punishment is far less than the crime, the fact that police officer was found guilty is a relief.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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