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In Minneapolis, on the corner of 37th and Chicago Ave, Edwin Reed can hear the cheering.
Just minutes prior, a jury on Tuesday afternoon found the former 4th precinct police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of 2nd degree murder, 3rd degree murder, and 2nd degree manslaughter. Last May 25, Chauvin kneeled on George Floyd s neck for over nine minutes and killed him sparking calls for justice and police reform in just about every corner of society, as well as continued protests all over the world.
Reed owns Sincere Detailing Pros, an auto-detail shop down the street from where Floyd was murdered. All year, he s managed protest after protest. But right now, the crowds are joyous and it s a breath of fresh air, says Reed, who s owned his shop for nine years. People gathering together over here, honking horns. They re excited.
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A handful of business owners crowded before a restaurant television Tuesday, bracing for the verdict.
George Floyd died just a few yards away under the knee of police officer Derek Chauvin last year, turning their neighborhood into an international beacon for racial justice and police reform. They anxiously waited to see whether Chauvin would face consequences. This is crazy, said Sam Willis Jr., who wore a nervous grin and paced the length of his Just Turkey restaurant. I hope it goes well. I think he s got to get one [conviction on the charges]. He s got to go down for one. I don t see him getting acquitted.
George Floyd died just a few yards away under the knee of police Officer Derek Chauvin last year, turning their neighborhood into an international beacon for racial justice and police reform.
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