Florida State University News A Message from President Thrasher: Derek Chauvin verdict Published: Dear FSU Family, The past year has been a difficult and tumultuous one for our country. The verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd may begin to offer a small measure of accountability in a particularly painful chapter in America’s history. I believe that justice was served in this tragic case. However, I know there remain deep and heartfelt concerns about violence, racial equality and justice in America. If you need support, our campus offers an array of support resources to faculty and staff through the Employee Assistance Program and to students through the University Counseling Center.