History In The Making: The Derek Chauvin Verdict
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The wait was almost over at the time of this episode's airing.
After three weeks of testimony, yesterday’s closing arguments and nearly one full day of deliberation, the 12 jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial had reached a verdict.
We discussed the trial and community reactions with a panel of experts before cutting away to live NPR coverage and the announcement of the verdict, which came shortly after 4pm Central Time.
The jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of George Floyd's murder. Chauvin was guilty of all three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Guests are:
DeAndre’ Hutchison:
- Sergeant with the Houston Police Department (HPD)
- President of the Afro-American Police Officers League
Sean Roberts:
- Civil Trial Lawyer with Roberts Markland LLP
- Not involved with the case
ReShonda Tate:
- Journalist and Managing Editor at The Defender
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