The jury in the murder trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd reached a guilty verdict today after 10 hours of deliberations.Related: Trans Minneapolis city councilman speaks out about George Floyd caseChauvin was found guilty on three charges, including second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.
The third-degree murder charge was initially dismissed, but it was reinstated after an appeals court ruling in an unrelated case established new grounds for it.Related: Billy Porter delivers impassioned message supporting #BlackLivesMatterFloyd had five children and two grandchildren and was a much-loved figure in his community, referred to as a “gentle giant” by many.