Local leaders react to guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner addresses the media following Derek Chauvin guilty verdict on Tuesday afternoon. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and new Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner addressed the news media following the verdict. "This is a time for reflection. Training and treating people with respect. There is a lot of work to do so that we don't have to relieve these moments." Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo also reacted to the verdict saying, "As George Floyd’s hometown, the people of Harris County continue to feel his loss deep in our hearts. His family, his neighbors, his classmates and his community will never forget his death and what it represents. While the justice system served its purpose today, there’s much more work to be done toward a smarter and fairer criminal justice system. George Floyd’s legacy will be with us every step of the way."