Headline RoundupApril 21st, 2021

Perspectives: Derek Chauvin Convicted of Murder

Summary from the AllSides News Team

On Tuesday, Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of all three charges raised against him in the killing of George Floyd: second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. Several cities saw celebrations on streets where businesses had boarded up their windows in anticipation of potential unrest. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-California) and President Joe Biden received criticism from Republicans over statements made about the trial before the verdict was released; while the jury was sequestered by the time of Biden’s comments, it was only partially sequestered by the time of Waters’ comments. Judge Peter Cahill, who presided over the case, said Waters’ comments might be grounds for an appeal. Voices in left-rated outlets focused on the pain of black communities and the impact of the trial on the wider racial justice movement. Voices in right-rated outlets criticized Waters and Biden, with some supporting the verdict and some opposing it.

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