WATCH LIVE | Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of murder in death of George Floyd
Published Date: 4/20/2021
Source: Washington Post
The jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd. The verdict comes after two weeks of witnesses and experts examining Floyd’s death and Chauvin’s use of force. Judge Peter Cahill has allowed the proceedings to be broadcast live, which was a first in Minnesota history for a criminal trial. The Post’s Libby Casey will anchor live coverage featuring reporters throughout the country — including Mary Beth Albright, Keith Alexander, Rhonda Colvin, Nicole Ellis, Robert Samuels and Eugene Scott. From Minneapolis, Holly Bailey, Hannah Jewell and Joyce Koh will deliver insights from the courthouse. Plus, columnist James Hohmann will add his analysis. Read more: https://wapo.st/3gqheW1. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/