Black Lives Matter: Cop who killed George Floyd sentenced to over 22 years
Prosecutors had requested the punishment of 30 years while Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison.
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However, Chauvin, with good behavior, could be paroled after serving two-thirds of his sentence, or about 15 years.
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Floyd’s family members expressed sorrow about his death and asked for the maximum penalty.
Chauvin has been convicted of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for pressing his knee against Floyd’s neck.
-PTC News
