Members of the House Democrats’ so-called “Squad” celebrated that former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree accidental murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter on Tuesday.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, DN.Y., said the verdict “does not change” racism.
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“We know Chauvin was guilty since the second we saw him murder George Floyd on film – but we also know about the racism inherent in our carceral and police systems. before us, transform those systems to serve us, ”he continued Twitter.
“We need justice for Daunte Wright[,] Adam Toledo[,] Tamir rice[,] Breonna Taylor and everyone else we’ve lost, ”Bowman continued.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is handcuffed to be taken away after a jury found him guilty of all charges in his trial of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in George’s death Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA April 20, 2021 in a still image from video. Swimming pool via REUTERS
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Celebrated the “long-awaited” justice.
“This feels different for our community, justice feels new and was a long time coming. Rejoice my beloved community. [Attorney General Keith Ellison], jurors and everyone who made this possible. Alhamdulillah !! Omar wrote further Twitter.
In contrast, Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., “Justice George Floyd Would Be Alive Today.”
“We hope this verdict will be a small step towards accountability. But that’s only about accountability, not justice. For us, justice would be George Floyd living today,” Bush wrote. Twitter.
Representative Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Kept her message concise.
“Black men, I love you, and you deserve to grow old,” Pressley continued Twitter.
After the verdict was read on Tuesday, Chauvin’s bail was immediately revoked and he was taken away with his hands handcuffed behind his back. Cheers and honking cars could be heard outside the Hennepin County courthouse while the verdict was read.
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Chauvin’s sentencing is scheduled for eight weeks, the judge said. He can be sent to prison for decades.
Fox News’ Stephanie Pagones contributed to this report.