The conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin is being seen as a watershed moment for police accountability. But will it actually change policing in America?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights attorney and community activist in Minnesota, about ex-police officer Derek Chauvin convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd.
Former police officer Derek Chauvin is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty in the murder of George Floyd. Reaction to the verdict has been passionate across Minneapolis and the nation.
Across the country, jubilation and relief broke out at the guilty verdict for the former Minneapolis police officer. At the same time, many people see it as the start of a long fight toward justice.
Ma'Khia Bryant felt she was in danger and called the Columbus police, according to her aunt. But when officers arrived at her home on Tuesday afternoon, the girl ended up dead.
After former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty in the murder of George Floyd, President Biden marked the important moment for the country, speaking from the White House.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of three counts of murder and manslaughter. In Minneapolis, crowds gathered today at George Floyd Square to celebrate that verdict.