Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5yrs In Prison For George Floyd’s Death

The 45-year-old former lawman was found guilty on all three counts of murder that he was charged for in April 2021. The charges were second-degree, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Derek Chauvin and his mother gave statements today before the sentencing was handed down. According to Derek Chauvin, he is unable to give a full statement because of pending legal matters, however, he did send condolences to the family of George Floyd before pointing out that more information will come forth in the future that will be of interest!

Check out his brief speech before sentencing below.

After the statements, Judge Peter Cahill sentenced Chauvin to 270 months in prison which amounts to a 22-and-a-half year sentencing.

Bridgett Floyd, the sister of George Floyd stated that, “The sentence handed down today to the Minneapolis police officer who killed my brother George Floyd shows that matters of police brutality are finally being taken seriously, however, we have a long way to go and many changes to make before Black and Brown people finally feel like they are being treated fairly and humanely by law enforcement in this country.”

Prosecutors had asked for a 30-year sentence while Derek’s lawyers asked for release on time spent and probation.

Currently, Derek is expected to exit prison at age 77, however, Chauvin is expected to appeal the sentencing handed down to him. Watch as the judge handed down the sentence below.