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Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd, including second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. He faces up to 40 years in prison for the most serious charge. The verdict was reached after 10 hours of jury deliberation. Public reactions were mixed, with some seeing it as a step forward. Chauvin's sentencing is scheduled for eight weeks from the verdict.

How long did the jury deliberate before reaching a verdict?

What was the general reaction of the public in Minneapolis to the verdict?