Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22 1/2 Years In Death Of George Floyd
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis Police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd, was handed his sentence Friday.
Chauvin was handed a 270-month sentence, minus time served, by Judge Peter Cahill.
In April, Chauvin, 45, was found guilty on three counts: Second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for pressing his knee against Floyd’s neck for more than 9 minutes. He is widely expected to appeal.
Former police officer Derek Chauvin listens during his sentencing hearing at Hennepin County Government Center, June 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. Chauvin was convicted for murdering George Floyd.
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Chauvin was sentenced on the most serious charge, second-degree unintentional murder, which under Minnesota law has a maximum sentence of 40 years.