Former Cop Derek Chauvin Convicted of George Floyd’s Murder

Former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin has been convicted of George Floyd's murder. The ex-cop – who had pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck, ehich eventually killed him – was found guilty on all three charges against him.

Twelve jurors found Chauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, reported AP.

Following the verdict, Chauvin was handcuffed and taken into custody by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.

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WHAT WAS THE CASE?

In May 2020, Chauvin was seen on video thrusting his knee on Floyd’s neck for over eight-and-a-half minutes, eventually killing him. He was arrested on 29 May 2020 and charged with murder.

The video went viral on social media, where Floyd can be seen pleading, “I can’t breathe.”

Floyd had been handcuffed for allegedly passing a fake $20 bill at a corner store. He was accused of refusing to get into a squad car and “intentionally falling down”, saying he was claustrophobic and struggling to breathe, according to the complaint.

(With inputs from AP.)

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