Justice Served Ohio's junior Senator Rob Portman said Floyd's death was "tragic and should never happen to anyone in America." "I am grateful today that justice appears to be served as we awaiting sentencing," he wrote on Twitter. George Floyd’s death was tragic and should never happen to anyone in America. I am grateful today that justice appears to be served as we await sentencing. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement "our system of justice worked. The jury members listened to both sides, weighed the evidence, and came to this verdict." My thoughts are with George Floyd's family. While nothing can replace the loss of a loved one, this is a step towards accountability for his murder. We must make sure that our systems always recognize that Black lives matter.