Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22.5 Years For Floyd Killing

[Solar]

He'll be out on appeal, just watch...It was not a fair trial in the least.

Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22.5 Years For Floyd Killing


Update (1500ET): Judge Cahill handed down a sentence of 270 months - 22.5 years - to Chauvin, with a credit for 199 days of time already served.

The sentence is greater by 10 years than the 150-month (12.5 years) "recommended" sentence (represented by the average sentence for a second-degree murder conviction, the most senior of Chauvin's charges).

Before handing down the sentence the judge delivered a brief statement, insisting that his decision wasn't based on public opinion, the sentence is not based on emotion or sympathy, but at the same time, I want to acknowledge the deep and tremendous pain that all the families are feeling especially the Floyd family...I acknowledge the pain not only of those in this court room but Floyd family members outside this courtroom...most importantly we need to recognize the pain if the Floyd family."

In addition to the order, the judge released a 22-page sentencing memorandum, which will be released shortly.

Assuming he maintains a record of good behavior, Chauvin can be out in 15 years, serving the rest of his sentence on probation. To be sure, he is also now the focus of a federal investigation that seems intended solely to ensure that he will never be a free man again.

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In a move that surprised the court and the thousands watching from home, Derek Chauvin was called to deliver a very brief statement Friday just before his sentencing hearing entered a brief recess.

Though he said that his comments would be limited due to the ongoing federal civil rights investigation that could see him slapped with additional federal charges, Chauvin offered his condolences to the Floyd family - many members of whom delivered testimony at the hearing today - and said that there "is going to be some other information in the future that would be of interest, and I hope things will give you some peace of mind, thank you."

This is notable since Chauvin didn't take the stand at his trial: this is effectively the first public statement we've heard from Chauvin since his arrest last year. It was also the first time he's said anything to the Floyd family.

Earlier in the hearing, Chauvin's mother, Carolyn Pawlenty shared a brief statement defending Chauvin's character and rebutting criticisms that he was a ruthless racist. "My son is a good man," she said.

"When you sentence my son, you will also be sentencing me. I will not be able to see Derek, talk to him on the phone, or give him our special hug. When he is released, his father and I most likely will not be here," his mother said. "Derek, my happiest moment is when I gave birth to you, and my second is when I was honored to pin your police badge on you...Derek I want you to know that I have always believed in your innocence and I will never waiver from that."

All in all, it has been a day filled with wrenching testimony. A sentence will finally be announced when the hearing resumes at 1545ET (1445 local time).


https://www.zerohedge.com/political/watch-live-derek-chauvin-be-sentenced-killing-george-floyd

[Mimsy]

This pure mob rules BS! That POS Kirby died of an overdose while in police custody and everybody knows it.

[winterset]

If this does not get at the least overturned by an appeals court then you really know the fix was in.

[Mimsy]

If this does not get at the least overturned by an appeals court then you really know the fix was in.

Yep!

[Solar]

If this does not get at the least overturned by an appeals court then you really know the fix was in.

Nailed it!!!
Hell, the jury was fixed for Christ sake...