Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 Years in Prison for George Floyd Murder
Derek Chauvin is going to prison.
The former Minnesota police officer who was convicted of murdering George Floyd, which was caught on camera and inspired Black Lives Matter protests around the world in 2020, was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison, a judge ruled Friday (June 25).
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Aggravating factors, including Chauvin‘s abuse of power, added 10 years to the presumptive sentence, via Variety.
“This is based on your abuse of a position of trust and authority and also the particular cruelty shown to George Floyd,” the judge said, via ABC News.
He was convicted on all three charges he faced in the trial back in April: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter, with the charges carrying maximum sentences ranging from 10 to 40 years in prison.
“I want to give my condolences to the Floyd family. There’s going to be some other information in the future that will be of interest and I hope things would give you some peace of mind. Thank you,” Chauvin said in a short statement.
Ahead of the sentencing, his defense attorney filed a motion requesting a new trial. Here are more details about the grounds on which they are basing their motion.
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