Central Iowa leaders call Chauvin verdict one step toward justice Share Updated: 9:41 PM CDT Apr 20, 2021 Share Updated: 9:41 PM CDT Apr 20, 2021
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Show Transcript WOMBLE SAY THIS IS NOT A CELEBRATION BECAUSE A LIFE IS STILL LOST. THEY SAY THIS IS HOWEVER áONE STEP TOWARD JUSTICE. (áááPKGááá) THE VERDICT HEARD AROUND THE COUNTRY RANG LOUDLY IN DES MOINES FOR THESE TWO COMMUNITY LEADERS. I FELT LIKE A WEIGHT HAD BEEN LIFTED OFF ME. I FELT LIKE I COULD BE JOYFUL AGAIN. GEORGE FLOYD S DEATH SPURRED MONTHS OF PAIN AND PROTESTS IN DES MOINES. AL WOMBLE AND REVEREND ROB JOHNSON WERE A CALM AND STRONG PRESENCE - - WALKING ALONGSIDE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE STREET. REP. AKO ABDUL SAMAD CALLED TUESDAY S VERDICT - MOMUMENTAL. BUT BELIEVES THERE IS STILL SO MUCH WORK TO DO.