Derek Chauvin Got Convicted Of Murdering George Floyd & It’s A Celebration Everywhere

Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer of Minneapolis city in Minnesota, USA, has been found guilty on all charges in the murder of George Floyd.

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Floyd, a 46-year-old African American lost his life last year in May when the convicted police officer pinned him to the floor and pressed his knee against his neck. He was arrested on charges of a counterfeit bill made by a local grocery store. While he was held against the ground, Floyd begged for air several times, but the police officer didn’t lift up his knee. After some 30 minutes into this agonizing event, the bouncer showed no signs of life.

The death of George Floyd erupted violent protests worldwide against racial injustice during the COVID-19 pandemic. People across the globe took to the streets to demand justice for George Floyd. Social media was flooded with posts using the hashtag #ICantBreathe as these were the last words to come out of the deceased’s mouth.

I can't breath ✊🏿#BlackLiveMatters #VidasNegrasImportam #GeorgeFloydProtests pic.twitter.com/f9oB0lQhGI

— 𝖒𝖊𝖑𝖎𝖘𝖘𝖆 (@m3lsb) June 1, 2020

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There are celebrations all over, now that Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and mansluaghter of George Floyd.

Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, in an interview with CNN, expressed how justice served during the trial is such a relief for him.

I’m going to stay up and I’m going to celebrate, because this is a day of celebration. I’m happy, man,” Philonise Floyd told CNN’s Don Lemon.

Justice for George, it means freedom for all,” Floyd said. “The world has sparked, and lit up with a blaze tonight. And it’s a celebration. Business can be taken care of tomorrow, but it’s a celebration today.

Along with Philonise, people from around the world are celebrating this day as a win for their fight against racism.

“NOBODY deserves to be assassinated in broad daylight on the street in a major American city by a police officer. Under any circumstances. We’re so glad justice will be served,” cried one user.

NOBODY deserves to be assassinated in broad daylight on the street in a major American city by a police officer. Under any circumstances.

We're so glad justice will be served. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter #ICantBreathe pic.twitter.com/06Xjzi5eay

— NashvilleResist 🗳️ TN Tax Without Representation (@NashvilleResist) April 20, 2021

People are out in the sun to celebrate!

The sun is out on George Floyd Square as hundreds have come to celebrate the conviction of Derek Chauvin. #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/3rIktsOlZG

— Omar Jimenez (@OmarJimenez) April 20, 2021

I can now take a breath. The moral arc of the universe is long, but today it bent toward justice thanks to the millions of people under the banner of #BlackLivesMatter standing up, speaking up and not letting up for humanity. #GeorgeFloyd #BeLove

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) April 20, 2021

I captured this raw moment today as President Biden and Vice President Harris called the family of #GeorgeFloyd.

“The one I’m most concerned about is Gianna,” Biden said, referencing Floyd’s little daughter. “I keep thinking of her words: Daddy’s going to change the world.’” pic.twitter.com/GMsmv3lYsV

— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) April 21, 2021

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