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April 20, 2021

AOC says Derek Chauvin guilty verdict in George Floyd murder trial 'is not justice'

Following former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction on all counts in the death of George Floyd, Democratic New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the murder trial outcome “is not justice.”

April 20, 2021

Democrats characterize Derek Chauvin verdict as progress, not justice

The guilty verdict delivered by a jury on charges brought against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd on Tuesday is progress, Democrats say, but it is not justice.

April 20, 2021

Kamala Harris: Guilty verdict in Chauvin trial would 'not heal the pain that existed for generations'

Shortly before a jury convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd last May, Vice President Kamala Harris said even a guilty verdict would not “heal the pain” of systematic racism in the United States.

April 20, 2021

Derek Chauvin jurors' identities will be kept secret

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial for his role in the death of George Floyd’s May 25 death ended convictions on all charges Tuesday evening.

April 20, 2021

Chauvin murder conviction: What are ‘Blakely factors’ and ‘PSI’ prior to sentencing?

After Derek Chauvin was convicted on three murder charges Tuesday in Minneapolis in the death of George Floyd, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Judge Peter Cahill, who presided over the case, spoke of procedures that would take place prior to Chauvin’s sentencing.

April 20, 2021

Minneapolis Mayor praises George Floyd: 'His life bettered our city'

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey praised George Floyd in light of the guilty verdict in the trial against former police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on the neck of Floyd. 

April 20, 2021

Jeanine Pirro reacts to Derek Chauvin verdict, says protesters should let justice system, courts 'do its job'

Fox News' Judge Jeanine Pirro reacts to the Derek Chauvin verdict and reiterates that the American justice system is effective.

April 20, 2021

Derek Chauvin verdict: What's next for the three officers charged with aiding, abetting George Floyd's death?

Now that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, many are now turning their attention to the three other officers who are charged with aiding and abetting in Floyd’s death.

April 20, 2021

Pelosi faces intense backlash after thanking George Floyd for 'sacrificing your life for justice'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is facing intense backlash after she thanked George Floyd for "sacrificing your life for justice" Tuesday following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on murder and manslaughter charges.

April 20, 2021

MSNBC contributor: Derek Chauvin conviction may cause police to retaliate

MSNBC contributor Eddie Glaude seemed to suggest Tuesday that police officers might retaliate over the conviction of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.