UPDATE: Jury Reaches Verdict In Chauvin Trial, Crowds Chant: ‘Burn It Down’ If George ‘Don’t Get It’-Found Guilty On All 3 Charges
The jury in the trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd has reached a verdict just after 10 hours. The verdict is expected to be announced 3:30PM Central.
Updated Story: Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd, a case that prompted mass protests worldwide.
BREAKING: Derek Chauvin found guilty on all three counts in the death of George Floyd.
Live updates: https://t.co/6nN46Fosol pic.twitter.com/w0mnC3PSqc
— ABC News (@ABC) April 20, 2021
“Jurors deliberated for more than 10 hours over two days before reaching a verdict in the high-profile and closely watched case stemming from Floyd’s May 25, 2020, death — which kicked off worldwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice,” The New York Post reported.
“Forty-five witnesses were called to the stand over nearly three weeks of testimony in Hennepin County District Court — 38 of them brought to the stand by state prosecutors,” the outlet reported.
“The trial took place under heavy security and barricades placed outside the courthouse in anticipation of unrest stemming from the verdict. Police in cities throughout the US, including the Big Apple, were also prepared for potential violence following the verdict,” NY Post reported.
Earlier today President Biden said he is hoping for the ‘right verdict’ in the case, MSNBC reported.
Mayors Preparing For Looters And Rioters
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, “Don’t test us, we are ready and prepared to arrest everyone…”
NEW – Democrat Mayor Lightfoot message to looters in Chicago ahead of #Chauvin verdict: "Don't test us, we are ready to arrest everyone…"pic.twitter.com/MY1iXINRKP
— Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) April 20, 2021
Portland May Ted Wheeler declared a state of emergency ahead of the verdict KOIN reported, “Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said he has a coordinated plan to handle the expected violence following the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. He also said he has declared a State of Emergency to open resources.”
“I cannot be anymore peaceful.. this movement has made it’s way to your front door and we are no longer knocking..”
BLM CHANTS: “BURN IT DOWN”
I think BLM’s intentions are clear from this video out of Minneapolis.
— Drew Hernandez (@DrewHLive) April 20, 2021
US National Guard is on the move in downtown Minneapolis ahead of the Derek Chauvin verdict.
🚨🇺🇸 | NEW: US National Guard on the move in downtown Minneapolis ahead of Derek Chauvin verdict
— Politics For All (@PoliticsForAlI) April 20, 2021
Janel Klein shared video footage to Twitter of a crowd gathers in Minneapolois waiting for the verdict.
A crowd is gathering at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis as they wait for the verdict. pic.twitter.com/jy5iY6hjXz
— Janel Klein (@JanelKlein) April 20, 2021
Liz Sawyer posted lots of meda and others are gathered outside of the Hennepin Co. Gov. Center waiting for the verdict.
Dozens of folks, including tons of international media, gathered outside the Hennepin Co. Government Cwnter awaiting a verdict in the #ChauvinTrial pic.twitter.com/vHNxYCeKBf
— Liz Sawyer (@ByLizSawyer) April 20, 2021
CNBC posted, “Here’s a look outside the courthouse as the nation awaits the verdict in the Chauvin murder trial.”
Here’s a look outside the courthouse as the nation awaits the verdict in the Chauvin murder trial. https://t.co/IczJvceBjp pic.twitter.com/ExBckP5p6X
— CNBC (@CNBC) April 20, 2021
Jared Goyette shared imaged of a crowd gathering at ‘George Floyd Sqaure’
The crowd gathering at “George Floyd Square,” 38th and Chicago is growing. Radios are playing in the background while a Black woman addresses the crowd. “It’s not about the verdict,” she says. pic.twitter.com/v4LEMTDsu3
— Jared Goyette (@JaredGoyette) April 20, 2021
