Derek Chauvin Has Been Sentenced To 22 And A Half Years In Prison For George Floyd’s Murder
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis cop convicted for the murder of George Floyd, was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison on Friday — a capstone to one of the most significant and closely watched police trials in modern history. Chauvin’s sentence over Floyd’s murder — a death seen by millions around the world in viral footage that prompted widespread outcry in the United States — comes as the country continues to grapple with the legacy of slavery and systemic racism. Judge Peter Cahill said that while his decision was not based on emotion, sympathy, or public opinion, he wanted to acknowledge "the deep and tremendous pain that all the families are feeling, especially the Floyd family." Cahill said the case has been painful for Hennepin County, the state of Minnesota, and the country. "But most importantly, we need to recognize the pain of the Floyd family," the judge said. "You have our sympathies." The sentencing was handed down two months afte