BOSTON (WHDH) - Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts of murder and manslaughter Tuesday for his involvement in the death of George Floyd last year, prompting a quick reaction from Gov. Charlie Baker and members of the Massachusetts delegation.
“Nothing can reverse the pain, suffering, and agony of George Floyd’s family and friends, but this decision does make clear that Officer Chauvin was not above the law. He was given a fair trial, found guilty, and he will pay a price for his actions,” Baker said in a statement.
Chauvin placed his knee on the back of Floyd’s neck and pinned him to the pavement for more than nine minutes on May 25, touching off worldwide protests, violence, and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the United States.
In a tweet, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said more must be done to put an end to racism.
“George Floyd should still be alive – and we must keep fighting to dismantle systemic racism and fundamentally transform our justice system,” Warren said.
George Floyd should still be alive – and we must keep fighting to dismantle systemic racism and fundamentally transform our justice system.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) April 20, 2021
Sen. Ed Markey added, “George Floyd’s life mattered. Today’s verdict delivers accountability, but it does not bring him back. Our country must atone for the shameful, racist policies that have denied and stripped Black Americans of their rights for generations. George Floyd’s life mattered. Today’s verdict delivers accountability, but it does not bring him back. Our country must atone for the shameful, racist policies that have denied and stripped Black Americans of their rights for generations.”
George Floyd deserved to live his life fully. His children deserved to have him grow old with them. His community deserved to have him continue his life of service and mentorship.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) April 20, 2021
“The truth is that we never expected justice from this trial. We demanded accountability. Today, a jury delivered accountability and Chauvin will face consequences for his actions,” Rep. Ayanna Pressley said in a statement. “We can’t bring George Floyd back, but we can, and we must, legislate to deliver the critical resources our communities need to be freed from the endless loop of trauma we are experiencing daily.”
“Today, the jury made the right call in the name of accountability. The officer who murdered George Floyd and showed reckless disregard for the law has been convicted for his crimes,” Attorney General Maura Healey said in a statement. “But accountability in this case does not bring George Floyd back. One verdict is not a solution, but it is a step forward and an opportunity for all Americans to do the hard and necessary work ahead.”
The jury of six white people and six Black or multiracial ones came back with its verdict after about 10 hours of deliberations over two days.
Chauvin was found guilty on all charges: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.
Chauvin, 45, could be sent to prison for decades.
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