Apr 20, 2021, 5:29 PM EDT
Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in death of George Floyd
The former officer was found responsible for the May 2020 death of Floyd.
Last Updated: April 20, 2021, 5:29 PM EDT
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the death of George Floyd.
Latest headlines:
- Apr 20, 2021, 5:20 PM EDT
- Apr 20, 2021, 5:13 PM EDT
- Apr 20, 2021, 5:11 PM EDT
- Apr 20, 2021, 3:38 PM EDT
- Apr 20, 2021, 3:32 PM EDT
Here's how the news is developing today. All times Eastern.
Apr 20, 2021, 5:20 PM EDT
Chauvin to be sentenced in 8 weeks, faces up to 40 years
Chauvin sentencing hearing will be in eight weeks.
The maximum sentence for second-degree murder is 40 years in prison, but Minnesota sentencing guidelines suggest he's more likely to receive up to 15 years.
Court TV via ABC News
However, the state is permitted to ask for the full 40 years.
"I expect the prosecution to ask for more time" than the 15 years, ABC News Legal Analyst Dan Abrams said.
Apr 20, 2021, 5:13 PM EDT
Chauvin bail revoked, taken into custody
Upon being found guilty on all charges, prosecutors asked that Chauvin's bail be revoked, which was granted by the judge.
The former officer was escorted from the courtroom when proceedings concluded.
Apr 20, 2021, 5:11 PM EDT
Chauvin guilty on all counts
The jury has found former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd.
Chauvin was also found guilty of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
