Derek Chauvin

The House passed a bill that would remove Confederate statues and the bust of Roger Taney, a former chief justice known for promoting slavery.

The killing of George Floyd by police officer Derek Chauvin led to calls to reform police departments nationwide and to criticism of systemic racism.

Law enforcement experts say Derek Chauvin’s conviction and lengthy prison sentence in George Floyd’s murder could lead to better police training and hiring.

Reactions are pouring in after the sentencing of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer, was given 22.5 years in prison for murdering George Floyd. Beverly White reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on June 25, 2021.

LA area residents had mixed reactions in the sentencing of Derek Chauvin, with some saying it wasn’t enough, and others saying it is a big step forward in the justice system. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Friday, June 25, 2021.

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, whose dying gasps under Chauvin’s knee led to the biggest outcry against racial injustice in the U.S. in generations.

Some of George Floyd’s family members are calling Derek Chauvin’s 22 1/2-year sentence for murder in his death insufficient, while others are expressing optimism that it would be an impetus for change

It’s not clear yet what Derek Chauvin’s prison experience will look like.

George Floyd’s Nephew Brandon Williams said that “22 and a half years” was not enough after the Derek Chauvin sentencing Friday.

The former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd last year was sentenced after being convicted on charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin offered his condolences to George Floyd’s family during his sentencing hearing Friday. “There’s gonna be some other information in the future that would be of interest, and I hope things will give you some peace of mind,” he added.

Floyd Family Attorney Ben Crump spoke after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin received the longest sentence ever for a police officer for murder in the state of Minnesota. “This should not be the exception when a Black person is killed by brutality by the police,” said Crump. “It should be the norm.”

Speaking at her son’s sentencing hearing Friday, Carolyn Pawlenty said Derek Chauvin has a “good heart.” “I believe a lengthy sentence won’t serve Derek well,” she said.

Gianna Floyd, George Floyd’s seven-year-old daughter, delivered her victim impact statement via video during Derek Chauvin’s sentencing hearing Friday. She said “I miss him and I love him” and she “asks about him all the time.”

Terrence Floyd, George Floyd’s brother, delivered his victim impact statement during Derek Chauvin’s sentencing hearing Friday. “What were you thinking? What was going through your head?” he asked Chauvin.

The judge sentencing Derek Chauvin could look favorably on the case if Chauvin expresses remorse for the killing of George Floyd. But if he apologizes or expresses emotion, Chauvin likely won’t be too specific – anything he says at sentencing could be used against him in an appeal or in the federal civil rights case against him, says former New...

Former police officer Derek Chauvin is unlikely to get a slap on the wrist sentence for the murder of George Floyd, according to former Hennepin County, Minnesota chief public defender Mary Moriarty.

Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, but a defense attorney is asking that Derek Chauvin be sentenced to probation and time already served.

The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in last year’s death of George Floyd has made an initial appearance in federal court for allegedly violating Floyd’s civil rights.