Demonstrators Relieved, But Remain Committed After Derek Chauvin Verdict: ‘A Victory Won For And By The People’ CBS New York 5 hrs ago Syndicated Local – CBS New York Hundreds of people rallied in front of the Barclays Center, and other pop-up celebrations broke out across the city. While many called the verdict justice, activists say the fight is not over. “This is only happening as a result of mad struggle,” Bronx resident Sasha Murphy told CBS2. “This was a victory won for and by the people,” West New York resident Monica Cruz said. For many who rallied in Union Square, the victory doesn’t end here. They said this was their moment of hope and they’re fighting to keep it from being their last.