On Tuesday, after three weeks of jury selection, another three weeks of testimony and 10 hours of deliberations, Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was found guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd.
The jurors found Mr. Chauvin guilty of all three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Sentencing will take place several weeks from now. Second-degree murder could mean as long as 40 years in prison.
We look back on key moments from the trial and discuss the reactions to the guilty verdict.
Guest: John Eligon, a national correspondent covering race for The New York Times.
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Background reading:
- The verdict against Mr. Chauvin brought a rare rebuke of police conduct.
- After the decision, there was a scene of collective relief and satisfaction in Minneapolis.
- Here are 13 key moments that shaped the trial.
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