As a result of Derek Chauvin’s violation of George Floyd’s civil rights, a federal judge on Thursday ordered him additional 21 years in prison. Due to federal charges of murder and manslaughter in connection with Floyd’s death in May 2020, the ex-Minneapolis police officer is currently serving a prison term of 22 and a half years. The 46-year-old Chauvin will be transferred to federal prison as part of the concurrent federal sentence issued on Thursday.
However, Chauvin will serve his time in a federal facility rather than a Minnesota county jail. These two prison terms will run concurrently. Moreover, following the judgment, he will probably definitely serve further time in jail. After serving his term, he will be on supervised release for five years.
Derek Chauvin’s Floyd-related crimes will receive a 20-year sentence
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said, “This sentence should send a strong message that the Justice Department stands ready to prosecute law enforcement officers who use deadly force without basis. While no amount of prison time can reverse the tragic consequences of Derek Chauvin’s violent actions; we hope that this sentence provides some small measure of justice for the families and communities impacted.”
Chauvin first entered a not-guilty plea. However, in December, he modified his plea. In a different trial, he acknowledged guilt about claims that he violated the civil rights of a kid in 2017. Derek Chauvin was able to escape a further public trial thanks to his guilty plea. Floyd-related crimes will receive a 20-year sentence, while the other case receives five-month imprisonment.
Federal authorities had demanded the highest possible sentence. They claimed that Derek Chauvin, had killed Floyd in cold blood murder when he imprisoned the Black man to the ground outside a Minneapolis convenience store on May 25, 2020. For more than nine minutes while Floyd begged for help. A yet-to-be-decided amount of reparation was also mandated by the judge for Chauvin. Floyd’s passing sparked demonstrations against racism and police violence in other American towns and other countries.