Supervisor Taylor Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on one count each of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter for the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. The jury’s decision came after 12 hours of deliberation.
“While yesterday the justice system delivered a guilty verdict, I am overwhelmed with feelings and emotions,” said Supervisor Taylor. “This verdict should be seen as just the beginning of accountability for law enforcement. For far too long people of color have died unjustly at the hands of those tasked with protecting us.”
Floyd’s murder set off a global movement demanding police reform and accountability, with thousands taking to the streets to march in Milwaukee and cities across the world. The marches are still going on to this day.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, inspired by Floyd’s murder, in March. The bill would ban chokeholds, carotid holds and no-knock warrants, establish a national police misconduct registry, and overhaul qualified immunity for law enforcement. The bill is currently awaiting a hearing in the Senate.
More about the 2020 Racial Justice Protests
- Op Ed: ‘We Need More’ - Charles Q. Sullivan - Mar 4th, 2022
- Milwaukee Officers Circulate “2020 Riot” Coins? - Isiah Holmes - Nov 14th, 2021
- City Hall: Police Department Tweets Lied To Public - Jeramey Jannene - Oct 27th, 2021
- Lawmakers Request Civil Rights Probe of Tosa PD - Isiah Holmes - Jul 23rd, 2021
- How Does Police Reform Compare To Other Cities? - Jeramey Jannene - Jun 14th, 2021
- Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills - Isiah Holmes - Jun 4th, 2021
- Activists Reflect on a Year of Protest - Isiah Holmes - Jun 3rd, 2021
- One Year After George Floyd’s Death - Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service - May 30th, 2021
- Op Ed: After a Year of Protests What’s Changed? - Angela Lang - May 27th, 2021
- Film: Bullhorn Films Documents Protests - Michael Holloway - May 20th, 2021
Read more about 2020 Racial Justice Protests here
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