The family of the late George
Floyd broke into an emotional celebration as ex-police officer Derek Chauvin’s
verdict over their kin’s murder was announced.
Chauvin was charged with choking
the life out of Floyd on May 25, 2020, in the full glare of cameras.
After a 10-hour deliberation by
a jury of 12, the court found him guilty on all three charges, two of murder
and one of manslaughter.
A video has emerged of the
family as they watched the live proceedings on TV, specifically the exact
moment the final verdicts were announced.
Donned in black tops written
‘Justice for George Floyd,’ the family members celebrated and hugged each other
emotionally.
George Floyd’s family reacts to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial 🙏🏾 We pray for their healing and peace ❤️ #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/DbDDxHhaTl
— BET (@BET) April 21, 2021
Their reactions were testament that justice had been served in a case that attracted global attention and uprising under the Black Lives Matter movement.
Speaking to the media after the sentencing, Floyd’s brother
Philonise was full of praise for the jury that handled the case.
“Justice for George means freedom
for all,” he said.
“Justice for George means freedom for all”
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) April 20, 2021
Philonise Floyd reacts after former police officer Derek Chauvin is convicted of his brother George’s murderhttps://t.co/5gZ7uwCTL9 pic.twitter.com/NluOF1oJiT
Chauvin’s verdict was read on Thursday, April 21, at the Hennepin County Court and streamed on different channels around the world.
Other internationally celebrated personalities who have added
voice to the historic ruling include former US President Barrack Obama and his
wife Michelle as well as media personality Oprah Winfrey.
“Today, a jury did the right thing.
But true justice requires much more. Michelle and I send our prayers to the
Floyd family, and we stand with all those who are committed to guaranteeing
every American the full measure of justice that George and so many others have
been denied,” wrote Obama.
Today, a jury did the right thing. But true justice requires much more. Michelle and I send our prayers to the Floyd family, and we stand with all those who are committed to guaranteeing every American the full measure of justice that George and so many others have been denied. pic.twitter.com/mihZQHqACV
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 20, 2021
“Relieved and emotional in ways I did not expect. I cried tears of joy as each verdict was read. I am grateful to the witnesses and their testimonies,” said Oprah.
#GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/HKeNlthckW
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 20, 2021
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