Denver Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict
5280 Denver Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict Moments after the verdict was announced, members of the community reflect on the conviction of the ex-police officer and how Denver can move forward. Madi Skahill, Spencer Campbell, Victoria Carodine • April 20, 2021 On Tuesday, jurors found Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, after the former Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd’s back for nine minutes and 29 seconds in May 2020. Second-degree murder carries with it a sentence of up to 40 years. ...