It s really in line with what we d expect : Law experts breakdown Derek Chauvin s sentencing
Stinson said the length of the sentence is not surprising, the fact that he was sentenced is what s noteworthy. Author: Morgan Young (WFAA) Updated: 10:36 PM CDT June 25, 2021
While the incident sparked a wave of protests, calls for police reform and an outcry to protect the Black community, the 26-page document outlining the court s sentencing decision was clear about a decision based on law and fact, as opposed to any sort of emotion or bias.
Chauvin was sentenced for second-degree murder. In Minnesota, the typical range, called the presumptive sentencing range, for this charge is 128 to 180 months. Chauvin s sentence, based on this standard, was expected to be 150 months or 12.5 years.
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