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Martha MacCallum fires back at Chelsea Handler for decrying due process in Derek Chauvin trial

April 20, 2021

Martha MacCallum fires back at Chelsea Handler for decrying due process in Derek Chauvin trial

"The Story" host Martha MacCallum issued a scathing on-air rebuke of comedian Chelsea Handler Tuesday, moments after a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on murder and manslaughter charges in connection with the death of George Floyd.

CNN analyst wondered whether riot preparations meant officials got 'heads-up' about Chauvin verdict

April 20, 2021

CNN analyst wondered whether riot preparations meant officials got 'heads-up' about Chauvin verdict

CNN senior legal analyst Laura Coates suggested shortly before former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd Tuesday that boarding up businesses in urban centers seems to be a "Pavlovian response" to impending verdicts in high-profile cases.

Waters says she is 'relieved' but not celebrating after Chauvin guilty verdict

April 20, 2021

Waters says she is 'relieved' but not celebrating after Chauvin guilty verdict

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., on Tuesday said she was "relieved" but not celebrating after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges in connection with the death of George Floyd – hours after she avoided censure over comments she made about the case.

Obamas: Derek Chauvin guilty verdict 'necessary step' toward progress but 'far from a sufficient one'

April 20, 2021

Obamas: Derek Chauvin guilty verdict 'necessary step' toward progress but 'far from a sufficient one'

Former President Barack Obama and former first Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday said the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was a “necessary step” toward progress, but that it is “far from a sufficient one.”

Derek Chauvin's defense team may reference Rep. Waters' comments as proof trial was unfair

April 20, 2021

Derek Chauvin's defense team may reference Rep. Waters' comments as proof trial was unfair

The jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty in the death of George Floyd on Tuesday, but the fight is not over for Chauvin’s defense team, which will likely use Rep. Maxine Waters’ comments on the case as it argues that the trial was unfair

Pelosi thanks George Floyd for 'sacrificing your life for justice' after Chauvin guilty verdict

April 20, 2021

Pelosi thanks George Floyd for 'sacrificing your life for justice' after Chauvin guilty verdict

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Tuesday praised the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial and offered thanks to George Floyd for "sacrificing" his life for the pursuit of justice in policing.

CNN celebrates Derek Chauvin guilty verdict: 'Justice has been served'

April 20, 2021

CNN celebrates Derek Chauvin guilty verdict: 'Justice has been served'

CNN hosts and commentators quickly embraced the guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd.

Biden tells Floyd family 'now there's some justice' after Chauvin guilty verdict

April 20, 2021

Biden tells Floyd family 'now there's some justice' after Chauvin guilty verdict

President Biden and Vice President Harris called the family of George Floyd after the jury delivered a guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, saying "now there's some justice," and vowing that his "legacy" will stay "intact."

Derek Chauvin found guilty: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, other politicians react to verdict

April 20, 2021

Derek Chauvin found guilty: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, other politicians react to verdict

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called for further reforms to policing on Tuesday a jury convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on all charges for the murder of George Floyd last May.

Celebrities react to Derek Chauvin trial verdict: ‘Justice’

April 20, 2021

Celebrities react to Derek Chauvin trial verdict: ‘Justice’

Celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg, Cher and more spoke out on social media after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict was announced in his trial in connection with the May 2020 death of George Floyd.