Ex-cop Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd

Plot of riots in the United States after the murder of African American Floyd

Former policeman Derek Chauvin, previously & nbsp; sentenced by jury for manslaughter of African American George Floyd, & nbsp; was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison.

The trial took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The verdict was read by Judge Peter Cahill. The prosecution asked for the sentence of the ex-policeman to 30 years in prison.

George Floyd & nbsp; died in & nbsp; Minneapolis & nbsp; end of May of last year after the policeman & nbsp; Derek & nbsp; Chowyn used a choking technique during his arrest. He was charged with manslaughter. & Nbsp;

The trial & nbsp; began on March 8, 2021. In April, a jury found Chauvin guilty. & Nbsp; It has been reported that it might & nbsp; receive up to 40 years in prison.

Three other former police officers involved in the arrest are charged with criminal negligence and aiding and abetting manslaughter. Additionally, in May of this year, they were charged with violating Floyd's constitutional rights. Now they face sentences of up to life imprisonment.

Earlier, it was known that the Pulitzer Prize committee awarded a special journalist award to 18-year-old Darnella Fraser, who kidnapped the murder of George Floyd.

Farewell to George Floyd in Houston

An African American died after being arrested and a policeman pinned his neck with a knee . © Reuters

Floyd's death sparked massive protests in the United States. © Reuters

The police have been fired, one of them has been charged with murder, three of his former colleagues are charged with aiding and abetting. © Reuters

Floyd's funeral service had already taken place at the Fountain of Praise in Houston. © Reuters

The brother of the late Rodney Floyd delivers a speech. © Reuters

Funeral ceremony in Houston. © Reuters

Funeral ceremony in Houston. © Reuters

Funeral ceremony in Houston. © Reuters

Floyd, who at the time of his death was 46, is buried next to his mother. © Reuters

An African American man died after being arrested and a police officer pinned his neck with a knee. © Reuters

Floyd's death sparked massive protests in the United States. © Reuters

The police have been fired, one of them has been charged with murder, three of his former colleagues are charged with aiding and abetting. © Reuters

Floyd's funeral earlier took place at The Fountain of Praise, located in Houston. © Reuters

The brother of the late Rodney Floyd delivers a speech. © Reuters

Funeral ceremony in Houston. © Reuters

Funeral ceremony in Houston. © Reuters

Funeral ceremony in Houston. © Reuters

Floyd, who at the time of his death was 46, is buried next to his mother. © Reuters

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