Headline RoundupApril 20th, 2021

Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murder and Manslaughter in George Floyd's Death

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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the May 2020 death of George Floyd. The jury reached its verdict after roughly 10 hours of deliberation; the second-degree murder charge is the most serious, carrying a maximum of 40 years in prison. Chauvin will be sentenced at a later date. The story was highlighted prominently throughout the spectrum Tuesday afternoon. Many focused on social justice demonstrations around the country Tuesday, as well as the potential for violence if the public wasn't satisfied with the verdict. Reports from left-rated sources often focused more on the prosecution's case against Chauvin and public criticism of his actions; coverage from right-rated outlets sometimes focused more on the defense's case, and highlighted concerns about the jury's ability to remain impartial.

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