Why A Guilty Verdict For Derek Chauvin Doesn’t Change The Reality Of Police Violence
The murder trial for Derek Chauvin was notable in many ways. Not only was it significant to George Floyd’s family, who was able to receive some semblance of the justice they’ve pushed for since Floyd’s death, but it’s also notable simply because of how rare it is for police officers to be charged for using excessive or fatal force — let alone convicted. On Tuesday, a jury in Minneapolis ruled that Chauvin was guilty on all three charges: second-degree murder,…