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Denver Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict
Moments after the verdict was announced, members of the community reflect on the conviction of the ex-police officer and how Denver can move forward.
Madi Skahill, Spencer Campbell, Victoria Carodine •
April 20, 2021
On Tuesday, jurors found Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, after the former Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd’s back for nine minutes and 29 seconds in May 2020. Second-degree murder carries with it a sentence of up to 40 years.
Here, local leaders, advocates, and experts react to news of the verdict.
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