Former US police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all charges, including the manslaughter of African-American George Floyd. The decision was made on Tuesday by a jury in the American Minneapolis. He faces up to 40 years in prison. The verdict is expected to be handed down in 8 weeks.
The jury’s decision caused great relief to Floyd’s relatives, eagerly awaiting the verdict of justice.
George Floyd died on May 25, 2020, after a suffocating treatment used by Derek Chauvin during his detention. Outrage at the police actions caused mass protests and riots in the United States. Participants accused police of racism and demanded a reform of the police system. Chauvin’s conviction in Minneapolis was greeted with joy.
US President Joe Biden welcomed the verdict, saying that Floyd’s assassination had exposed problems related to racial inequality and law enforcement.
Crowds gathered in the streets of Minneapolis after Shawne’s conviction to celebrate the victory. Many came to the Cup Foods store, where the fatal incident occurred. In Minnesota, a white police officer involved in someone’s death in the line of duty was convicted for the first time.