We hope his family finds solace in this moment, and in the grief they have faced this past year, and that it leads to lasting change,” he said. In Minnesota, second-degree murder is defined as a killing that was not premeditated, or is caused by reckless conduct without obvious concern for human life. “Let this be the transformative moment that extends from criminal justice to education and health care in our society. Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on three different charges despite pleading not guilty in the death of Floyd. While this can’t take away the unimaginable pain and profound loss his family experienced, at least, now, there is justice for George Floyd – and hopefully, some peace for his family,” said McNamara. Today, there was justice for George Floyd, and for every Black person who has suffered at the hands of a rogue police officer. DEREK Chauvin was handcuffed and taken into custody on Tuesday after he was found guilty of murdering George Floyd. Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Joseph M. Tonight, we will again mourn the loss of George Floyd and so many others and tomorrow we will recommit to this work so that we do not lose another person to racial violence.” We cannot rest until we address the centuries of racial injustices and social inequities that brought us to this moment. “While I hope this verdict gives the Floyd family some peace, justice will not bring George back. “The jury has confirmed what millions had witnessed - the cold-blooded murder of George Floyd by a police officer who was sworn to protect him,” said Elorza. Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza weighed in on the verdict. "Justice was served today, but we have a lot of work to do to put a stop to police brutality, root out systemic racism, and build a more equitable state and nation." Our thoughts are with the Floyd family and the people of Minnesota," said McKee and Matos. "While today’s verdict will never bring back George Floyd, whose life was tragically taken, it reaffirms a fundamental tenant of our country - that no one is above the law. Governor Sabina Matos issued a joint statement on the verdict. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd on Tuesday, April 20. Mays, 21, had stood trial on charges of aggravated arson and. The jury was sequestered for deliberations. A military judge found Seaman Recruit Ryan Mays not guilty on Friday of setting fire to a 1.2 billion Navy ship. Judge Peter Cahill instructed jurors on the law and sent them to deliberate in the Hennepin County Government Center. On Monday morning, prosecutor Steve Schleicher delivered the state's closing argument.ĭefense attorney Eric Nelson delivered the defense's closing argument.
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