Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in the death of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of all charges against him in the killing of George Floyd. After less than 12 hours of deliberations, the jury returned the verdicts against Chauvin, finding him guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Floyd on May 25, 2020.
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PETER A. CAHILL: Members of the jury, I understand you have a verdict.
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Members of the jury, I will now read the verdicts as they will appear in the permanent records of the 4th Judicial District, State of Minnesota, County of Hennepin. District court, 4th Judicial District, State of Minnesota. Plaintiff versus Derrick Michael Chauvin, defendant.
Verdict count one, court file number 27-CR-20-12646. We the jury in the above entitled matter as to count one, unintentional second-degree murder while committing a felony find the defendant guilty. This verdict agreed to this 20th day of April 2021 at 1:44 PM. Signed jury foreperson juror number 19.
Same caption, verdict count two. We the jury in the above entitled matter as to count two, third-degree murder perpetrating an eminently dangerous act find the defendant guilty. This verdict agreed to this 20th day of April 2021 at 1:45 PM. Signed by jury foreperson juror number 19.
Same caption, verdict count three. We the jury in the above entitled manner as to count three, second-degree manslaughter, culpable negligence creating an unreasonable risk find the defendant guilty. This verdict agreed to this 20th day of April 2021 at 1:45 PM. Jury foreperson 019.
