Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22.5 Years For George Floyd's Murder

The video covers the sentencing of Derek Chauvin, who received a 22 1/2 year prison sentence for the murder of George Floyd. The sentencing is seen as a significant moment in the nationwide reckoning on race. Floyd's family and their attorney, Ben Crump, call for legislative action to hold police accountable. Chauvin and his mother address the court, while Floyd's family shares emotional statements. Judge Peter Cahill explains the extended sentence due to Chauvin's authority and the cruelty of the act. Chauvin and other officers still face federal charges.

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