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The Pittsburgh Penguins posted that a jury was not necessary to prove that Derek Chauvin “murdered” George Floyd last May.

On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The ReidOut,” Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) stated that the conviction of Derek Chauvin is “accountability” “but what we really want to see is true justice,” which would mean George Floyd, Daunte Wright, and Michael Brown

President Joe Biden appeared to justify the public pressure placed on the jury in the trial of former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murder and manslaughter Tuesday in the death of George Floyd.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi faced major backlash Tuesday following her remarks on the Derek Chauvin trial verdict, in which she thanked George Floyd for “sacrificing” his life for justice.

Biden reacted Tuesday to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial finding him guilty of the murder of George Floyd, saying it was a “much too rare” event, when law enforcement was successfully prosecuted for the death of a black man in their custody.

Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) said Tuesday on MSNBC’s “The ReidOut” that Republicans target her as an “uppity” black woman to fundraise.

“It’s not justice,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of the Derek Chauvin trial, saying “systemic institutional racism” continues.

Hollywood stars broke out in celebration Tuesday after the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial in Minnesota announced guilty verdicts for the former police officer on charges of second and third-degree murders as well as manslaughter.

On Tuesday, dozens of athletes reacted to the guilty verdict for former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.

Ben Crump, the attorney for the Floyd family, posted a video of the call with President Biden and Vice President Harris on social media.

Renowned defense attorney and Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz said Tuesday that the conviction of former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd should be overturned on appeal because of the public intimidation of the jury and the judge’s refusal to sequester the jury.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reacted to the conviction of former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) by thanking Floyd for “sacrificing” his life for justice.

The NFL says that the guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin does not “undo the loss of life,” and that George Floyd should be “here with us today.”

ABC News legal analyst and co-host of “The View” Sunny Hostin had an emotional reaction to the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd during Tuesday’s live coverage of the verdict announcement.

The Obamas said the jury “did the right thing” after the trial but said that full justice had yet to be achieved.

Black Lives Matter demonstrators blocking the streets in Minneapolis accosted the driver of a tractor-trailer attempting to drive his route. The marchers took over the streets following the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

The jury found Chauvin guilty on all three charges of killing George Floyd; second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.

OJ Simpson said Tuesday Derek Chauvin used “unnecessary force” in his apprehension of George Floyd while defending Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) “call to arms,” regarding her Saturday comments on Chauvin’s trial. 

A verdict finding Derek Chauvin guilty in the death of George Floyd would not wipe out generations of trauma, Vice President Kamala Harris commented on Tuesday.

During CNN’s coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial on Tuesday, CNN Senior Legal Analyst Laura Coates suggested, before the verdict was announced, that the increased security would be perceived by some people as evidence that officials knew the verdict in

California Governor Gavin Newsom reacted to the conviction of former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday by suggesting he was killed because of his race.

A Black Lives Matter group took to the streets of Minneapolis following the guilty verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. The jury found Chauvin guilty on two murder charges and the manslaughter charge.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg issued an ominous warning Monday: Reform policing or the “country doesn’t make it.”

Former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday on all three charges he faced in the death of George Floyd: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. 

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) had a police escort while traveling to Minnesota, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said on SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Daily with host Alex Marlow, author of Breaking the News: Exposing the Establishment Media’s Hidden Deals and Secret Corruption. Saturday

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday afternoon of second and third-degree murder along with second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in May. Chauvin faces up to 40 years in prison. He will be sentenced eight weeks from today. 

White House press secretary Jen Psaki repeatedly refused to concede Tuesday that President Joe Biden pre-judged the Derek Chauvin trial by saying he was “praying” for the “right verdict.”

President Joe Biden said he was praying for the “right verdict” in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd.

President Joe Biden reached out to the family of George Floyd on Monday, the White House confirmed.

Facebook is reportedly planning to censor posts that may contain misinformation or “hate speech” related to the trial of Derek Chauvin as a verdict is expected in the near future. Facebook claims: “We want to strike the right balance between allowing people to speak about the trial and what the verdict means, while still doing our part to protect everyone’s safety.”

Monday on Fox News Channel’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” host Tucker Carlson reacted to Rep. Maxine Waters’ (D-CA) remarks suggesting protesters in Minnesota take a “more confrontational” approach.

The D.C. National Guard is activating 250 members to support local law enforcement “in response to potential First Amendment demonstrations.”

Facing a looming censure vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) is defiant in her latest public comments since House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy announced his intention to pursue the drastic consequence for her violent rhetoric this weekend.

Demonstrators are gathering in Minneapolis, MN, Monday evening at a “Justice for George Floyd, Daunte Wright, and All Stolen Lives!” event as the jury deliberates in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Protests are expected to continue

CNN anchor Brianna Keilar said Monday on “New Day” that Republicans criticizing Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) over her comments on getting “more confrontational” had a “stench” of irony.

Former George W. Bush campaign strategist Matthew Dowd said Monday on CNN’s “New Day” that Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) was correct in saying to be more confrontational, but he added that “doesn’t mean we should be more violent.”