It therefore took less than a day of deliberation. At the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer on trial for the murder of George Floyd, the 12 jurors agreed on a verdict on Tuesday, which must be announced in court between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. (between 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., Paris time). While Minneapolis is under tension after the death of Daunte Wright, Joe Biden said Tuesday “pray for the right verdict”, considering that the evidence against Derek Chauvin was “overwhelming”.
Derek Chauvin has been charged with three charges: 2nd degree murder, 3rd degree murder and manslaughter. The jury will render three verdicts. In the event of guilt, Judge Cahill will subsequently decide – probably not for several weeks – on a conviction. In theory, the maximum for second degree murder is 40 years’ imprisonment, but Derek Chauvin has been charged with the “unintentional” variant. Because of his lack of history, he normally faces between 10 and 15 years in prison, according to the Minnesota sentencing schedule, but prosecutors could seek a heavier sentence.
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