The United States jury in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin found the former Minneapolis police officer guilty on Tuesday in the killing of George Floyd, a Black man.
Chauvin, who placed his knee Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds on May 25, was found guilty on three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
President Joe Biden called the verdict "a step forward".
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren has more from Minneapolis, the US.
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Chauvin, who placed his knee Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds on May 25, was found guilty on three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
President Joe Biden called the verdict "a step forward".
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren has more from Minneapolis, the US.
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