A jury in Minneapolis convicted former Police officer Derek Chauvin of murder and manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd.
Chauvin faced charges related to putting his knee on Floyd’s neck after an incident involving a counterfeit bill at a stop last spring.
The defense claimed that Floyd died from other causes that include a heart condition and drug use.
The nation has been on edge in awaiting the verdict, which was read at about 5 p.m. Eastern Time. National Guard troops stationed in the Minnesota city and police around the country have been
President and former Delaware U.S. Sen. Joe Biden said he was praying for a just verdict and said evidence. in the case was overwhelming. Biden broke common custom by commenting on the case.
His predecessor Donald Trump was never hesitant in commenting on cases.
