Guilty Verdict for White Police Officer in Black Man's Asphyxiation Death... Nationwide Relief in the US (Comprehensive)

Jury Finds Black Man George Floyd's Death by Asphyxiation a Murder
Black Community Celebrates Verdict

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Last year, a white police officer who caused the suffocation death of Black man George Floyd was found guilty of second-degree murder by a jury. The Black community in the U.S., which had feared a possible acquittal, expressed relief, and no protests are expected following the verdict.

According to U.S. media including CNN, on the 20th (local time) at the Hennepin County Court in Minnesota, the jury delivered a guilty verdict against former police officer Derek Chauvin, who caused Floyd's suffocation death.

White police officer Derek Chauvin is leaving the courtroom in handcuffs after being found guilty of second-degree murder of George Floyd.
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The 12 jurors, composed of White, Black, and Asian individuals, found Chauvin guilty on all charges including second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.

The jury reached this decision after two days of deliberation. The maximum sentence for second-degree murder is up to 40 years in prison. Chauvin was detained after his bail was revoked following the verdict.

The court announced that the sentencing hearing for Chauvin will take place in two months.

Earlier, President Joe Biden had commented on the verdict, saying, "I hope for the right verdict. It will be overwhelming."

People gathered at the site where Black man George Floyd died are celebrating after a guilty verdict was delivered against white officer Derek Chauvin.
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After the verdict, Black people gathered at the site where Floyd died and in front of the courthouse expressed joy and welcomed the verdict results.

Prior to the verdict, Minnesota and Washington D.C. had strengthened security by deploying the National Guard, fearing protests from Black communities if an acquittal or light sentence was handed down.

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