A panel of jurors found Chauvin guilty on Tuesday on all three charges in connection with the May 2020 death of George Floyd—the Black man in Minnesota who died after he was seen on video – handcuffed – saying “I can’t breathe” as Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck.
JURY FINDS CHAUVIN GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES IN GEORGE FLOYD’S DEATH
Floyd’s death sparked nationwide protests last spring and summer over police brutality against minorities and systemic racism.
Chauvin, 45, was charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. After the jury announced the verdict, Chauvin’s bail was immediately revoked and he was led away with hands cuffed behind his back.
The president and Vice President Harris, following the verdict, took the podium at the White House.
Harris, speaking first, thanking the jury, and the Floyd family, saying the verdict brings “a sigh of relief” but “cannot take away the pain.”
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