In photos: Tears, hugs, cheers as U.S. reacts to Chauvin guilty verdict
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People react after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images
People across the U.S. rallied into the night Tuesday, cheering, hugging and crying tears of relief after a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty in the murder of George Floyd.
Driving the news: After Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, Floyd family lawyer Ben Crump tweeted, "GUILTY! Painfully earned justice has finally arrived for George Floyd’s family. ... Justice for Black America is justice for all of America!"
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- Derek Chauvin found guilty of all 3 charges in George Floyd's murder
- "Justice for Black America is justice for all America"
- Minneapolis reflects on Chauvin verdict as a step toward healing and calm
Editor's note: This article has been updated with more photos.
