Chauvin, 45, was found guilty of second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Chauvin, who is white, was recorded kneeling on the neck of Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, last Memorial Day for over nine minutes after police responded to a report that Floyd used a counterfeit $20 bill.
Video of Floyd s death went viral and sparked months of protests nationwide with demonstrators condemning police brutality and calling for racial justice.
Here are the reactions from around the state:
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John Connolly is a breaking news editor for NorthJersey.com. For unlimited access to all the major news happening in North Jersey, subscribe here. To get breaking news directly to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter.