Celebrating Derek Chauvin’s conviction is not enough. We want to live | Derecka Purnell
by Derecka Purnell from on (#5GWJB)
We cannot expect police convictions to save anyone's lives, because they didn't even save George Floyd's life
A jury has found Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges against him for killing George Floyd, including unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. A judge remanded Chauvin in custody after the verdict and a cop quickly cuffed the dazed defendant to carry him out of the courtroom. Chauvin will remain in jail until his sentencing hearing in two months.
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