The country reacts to the Derek Chauvin verdict

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People celebrate as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
People celebrate as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
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In this image from video, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, center, stands after the verdict is read in his trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Standing next to him are attorneys Eric Nelson, left and Amy Voss.
In this image from video, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, center, stands after the verdict is read in his trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Standing next to him are attorneys Eric Nelson, left and Amy Voss.
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People gather inside the Twees Foods Store in the Third Ward where George Floyd grew up in Houston, Texas, to watch the the verdict in Derek Chauvin's trial on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
People gather inside the Twees Foods Store in the Third Ward where George Floyd grew up in Houston, Texas, to watch the the verdict in Derek Chauvin's trial on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
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People react after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trail April 20, 2021 In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Former police officer Derek Chauvin was on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd May 25, 2020.  After video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world.
People react after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trail April 20, 2021 In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Former police officer Derek Chauvin was on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd May 25, 2020.  After video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world.
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People gather in front of the Detroit Police Safety Headquarters in Detroit, following the announcement that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, April 20, 2021.
People gather in front of the Detroit Police Safety Headquarters in Detroit, following the announcement that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, April 20, 2021.
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Detroit activists Tristan Taylor and Sam Riddle talk with the media as people gather in front of the Detroit Police Safety Headquarters in Detroit following the announcement that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, April 20, 2021.
Detroit activists Tristan Taylor and Sam Riddle talk with the media as people gather in front of the Detroit Police Safety Headquarters in Detroit following the announcement that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, April 20, 2021.
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Becca Paris of 'Detroit Will Breathe' stands with people as they gather in front of the Detroit Police Safety Headquarters in Detroit following the announcement that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, April 20, 2021.
Becca Paris of 'Detroit Will Breathe' stands with people as they gather in front of the Detroit Police Safety Headquarters in Detroit following the announcement that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, April 20, 2021.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Detroit Will Breathe member Sammie Lewis embraces a friend during the gathering arranged by Detroit Will Breathe after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter at the corner of Michigan and Third Avenues in Detroit, Mich. on April 20, 2021.
Detroit Will Breathe member Sammie Lewis embraces a friend during the gathering arranged by Detroit Will Breathe after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter at the corner of Michigan and Third Avenues in Detroit, Mich. on April 20, 2021.
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Michael Mulholland of Detroit holds a sign during the gathering arranged by Detroit Will Breathe after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter at the corner of Michigan and Third Avenues in Detroit, Mich. on April 20, 2021.
Michael Mulholland of Detroit holds a sign during the gathering arranged by Detroit Will Breathe after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter at the corner of Michigan and Third Avenues in Detroit, Mich. on April 20, 2021.
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Detroit Will Breathe member Sammie Lewis, left, and cofounder Tristan Taylor converse during that gathering arranged by Detroit Will Breathe after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter at the corner of Michigan and Third Avenues in Detroit, Mich. on April 20, 2021.
Detroit Will Breathe member Sammie Lewis, left, and cofounder Tristan Taylor converse during that gathering arranged by Detroit Will Breathe after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter at the corner of Michigan and Third Avenues in Detroit, Mich. on April 20, 2021.
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Justice for Black Lives Vice President Danny Santiago leads a march through downtown Grand Rapids on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in response to the Derek Chauvin trial verdict in the death of George Floyd.
Justice for Black Lives Vice President Danny Santiago leads a march through downtown Grand Rapids on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in response to the Derek Chauvin trial verdict in the death of George Floyd.
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Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne gives a press conference as protesters stand behind him holding signs and chanting in downtown Grand Rapids on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in response to the Derek Chauvin trial verdict in the death of George Floyd.
Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne gives a press conference as protesters stand behind him holding signs and chanting in downtown Grand Rapids on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in response to the Derek Chauvin trial verdict in the death of George Floyd.
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A protester wears a plate carrier with various patches in downtown Grand Rapids on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in response to the Derek Chauvin trial verdict in the death of George Floyd.
A protester wears a plate carrier with various patches in downtown Grand Rapids on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in response to the Derek Chauvin trial verdict in the death of George Floyd.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Protesters and media march across the "Blue Bridge" in downtown Grand Rapids on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in response to the Derek Chauvin trial verdict in the death of George Floyd.
Protesters and media march across the "Blue Bridge" in downtown Grand Rapids on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in response to the Derek Chauvin trial verdict in the death of George Floyd.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
People celebrate after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn. Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd.
People celebrate after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn. Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd.
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A woman holds up a "Guilty" sign during a gathering and march in Atlanta, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, after former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd.
A woman holds up a "Guilty" sign during a gathering and march in Atlanta, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, after former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd.
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People gather before a march in Atlanta, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, after former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd.
People gather before a march in Atlanta, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, after former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd.
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Ceci Munoz reacts with Dennis Glenn at Yates High School as they learn the guilty verdict on all counts in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Houston. A jury convicted Chauvin today on murder and manslaughter charges.
Ceci Munoz reacts with Dennis Glenn at Yates High School as they learn the guilty verdict on all counts in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Houston. A jury convicted Chauvin today on murder and manslaughter charges.
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In this image from video, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is taken into custody as his attorney Eric Nelson, left, watches, after his bail was revoked after he was found guilty on all three counts in his trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis.
In this image from video, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is taken into custody as his attorney Eric Nelson, left, watches, after his bail was revoked after he was found guilty on all three counts in his trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis.
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Stevante Clark, right, brother of Stephon Clark who was fatally shot by Sacramento Police, is hugged by his cousin Steven Ray Collins, left, at Cesar Chavez Park, Tuesday April 20, 2021, in Sacramento, Calif., as they listen live to the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. A jury convicted Chauvin today on murder and manslaughter charges.
Stevante Clark, right, brother of Stephon Clark who was fatally shot by Sacramento Police, is hugged by his cousin Steven Ray Collins, left, at Cesar Chavez Park, Tuesday April 20, 2021, in Sacramento, Calif., as they listen live to the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. A jury convicted Chauvin today on murder and manslaughter charges.
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George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd wipes his eyes during a news conference, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, after the verdict was read in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd wipes his eyes during a news conference, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, after the verdict was read in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
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Mariah Smith speaks before a celebratory march recognizing the conviction of Derek Chauvin Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wis. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S.
Mariah Smith speaks before a celebratory march recognizing the conviction of Derek Chauvin Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wis. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S.
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President Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the White House in Washington, after former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
President Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the White House in Washington, after former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
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People rally in Times Square in New York City April 20, 2021 after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on April 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
People rally in Times Square in New York City April 20, 2021 after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on April 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
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US President Joe Biden (L) listens as Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks on the guilty verdict against former policeman Derek Chauvin at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 20, 2021. - Derek Chauvin, a white former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted on April 20 of murdering African-American George Floyd after a racially charged trial that was seen as a pivotal test of police accountability in the United States.
US President Joe Biden (L) listens as Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks on the guilty verdict against former policeman Derek Chauvin at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 20, 2021. - Derek Chauvin, a white former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted on April 20 of murdering African-American George Floyd after a racially charged trial that was seen as a pivotal test of police accountability in the United States.
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Philonise Floyd (C), Attorney Ben Crump (C-L) and Reverend Al Sharpton (2nd R) pray during a press conference following the verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
Philonise Floyd (C), Attorney Ben Crump (C-L) and Reverend Al Sharpton (2nd R) pray during a press conference following the verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
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People react to the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial in Brooklyn on April 20, 2021 in New York City. In a trial followed around the world, Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was found guilty and has been convicted of murder for killing George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes.
People react to the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial in Brooklyn on April 20, 2021 in New York City. In a trial followed around the world, Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was found guilty and has been convicted of murder for killing George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes.
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People react after the verdict was read in the Derek Chauvin trial on April 20, 2021 In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Former police officer Derek Chauvin was on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd May 25, 2020.  After video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world. The jury found Chauvin guilty on all three charges.
People react after the verdict was read in the Derek Chauvin trial on April 20, 2021 In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Former police officer Derek Chauvin was on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd May 25, 2020.  After video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world. The jury found Chauvin guilty on all three charges.
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People celebrate as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
People celebrate as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
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A woman cries as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
A woman cries as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
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People embrace each other as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
People embrace each other as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
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People celebrate after hearing the verdict in Derek Chauvin trial at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue on April 20, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Chauvin was found guilty today on all three charges in the death of George Floyd last May.
People celebrate after hearing the verdict in Derek Chauvin trial at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue on April 20, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Chauvin was found guilty today on all three charges in the death of George Floyd last May.
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Members of the National Guards and other Law enforcement officers stand guard outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
Members of the National Guards and other Law enforcement officers stand guard outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
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People react as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
People react as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
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A woman chants into a megaphone as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
A woman chants into a megaphone as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 20, 2021. - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on april 20 in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
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People react after hearing the verdict in Derek Chauvin trial at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue on April 20, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Chauvin was found guilty today on all three charges in the death of George Floyd last May.
People react after hearing the verdict in Derek Chauvin trial at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue on April 20, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Chauvin was found guilty today on all three charges in the death of George Floyd last May.
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In this image from video, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is taken into custody as his attorney, Eric Nelson, left, looks on, after the verdicts were read at Chauvin's trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn.
In this image from video, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is taken into custody as his attorney, Eric Nelson, left, looks on, after the verdicts were read at Chauvin's trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn.
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In this image from video, defendant, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, listens to verdicts at his trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn.
In this image from video, defendant, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, listens to verdicts at his trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn.
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People cheer after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd.
People cheer after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd.
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People cheer after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd.
People cheer after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd.
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A person celebrates the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial at Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House on April 20, 2021 in Washington, D.C. Former police officer Derek Chauvin was on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd May 25, 2020. After video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world. The jury found Chauvin guilty on all three charges.
A person celebrates the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial at Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House on April 20, 2021 in Washington, D.C. Former police officer Derek Chauvin was on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd May 25, 2020. After video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world. The jury found Chauvin guilty on all three charges.
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People react after the verdict was read in the Derek Chauvin trial on April 20, 2021 In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Former police officer Derek Chauvin was on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd May 25, 2020.  After video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world. The jury found Chauvin guilty on all three charges.
People react after the verdict was read in the Derek Chauvin trial on April 20, 2021 In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Former police officer Derek Chauvin was on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd May 25, 2020.  After video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world. The jury found Chauvin guilty on all three charges.
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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, including (L-R) Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and caucus chair Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) (R) react to the verdict in the Derick Chauvin murder trial in the Rayburn Room at the U.S. Capitol on April 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges in the murder of George Floyd.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, including (L-R) Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and caucus chair Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) (R) react to the verdict in the Derick Chauvin murder trial in the Rayburn Room at the U.S. Capitol on April 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges in the murder of George Floyd.
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People react after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial April 20, 2021 In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Former police officer Derek Chauvin was on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd May 25, 2020.  After video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world.
People react after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial April 20, 2021 In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Former police officer Derek Chauvin was on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd May 25, 2020.  After video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world.
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London Williams, 31, of Harrisburg, Pa., bursts into tears on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Washington, after hearing that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
London Williams, 31, of Harrisburg, Pa., bursts into tears on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Washington, after hearing that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
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Peoplke cheer after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd.
Peoplke cheer after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd.
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CeCe Connery and her daughter Olivia watch together for the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial on a cellphone on April 20, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The court has announced that a verdict has been reached. The former Minneapolis Police officer is accused of killing George Floyd last May.
CeCe Connery and her daughter Olivia watch together for the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial on a cellphone on April 20, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The court has announced that a verdict has been reached. The former Minneapolis Police officer is accused of killing George Floyd last May.
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Police stand guard outside the Hennepin County Government Center as people await the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial on April 20, 2021 In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Former police officer Derek Chauvin is on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd May 25, 2020.  After video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world.
Police stand guard outside the Hennepin County Government Center as people await the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial on April 20, 2021 In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Former police officer Derek Chauvin is on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd May 25, 2020. After video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world.
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