Derek Chauvin Found Guilty on All Three Charges in Death of George Floyd
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
PHOTO: Olga Engler
Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020 sparked riots and protests around the country.
Chauvin, 45, had pleaded not guilty to second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges.
He faces up to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, up to 25 years for third-degree murder, and up to 10 years for second-degree manslaughter.
The charges were considered separately by the jury.
Chauvin had invoked his Fifth Amendment right not to testify.
About Trial
On Monday morning, prosecutor Steve Schleicher delivered the state's closing argument.
Defense attorney Eric Nelson delivered the defense's closing argument.
Judge Peter Cahill instructed jurors on the law and sent them to deliberate in the Hennepin County Government Center.
The jury was sequestered for deliberations.
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