Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 Years in Prison for Murder of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 Years in Prison for Murder of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 270 months, or 22.5 years, in the murder of George Floyd last year.

In April, a jury found Chauvin guilty on all three charges in the death of Floyd on May 25, 2020 -- which sparked riots and protests around the country. 

Chauvin, 45, had pleaded not guilty to second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges.

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He faced up to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, up to 25 years for third-degree murder, and up to 10 years for second-degree manslaughter. 

Sentencing

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said on Friday the sentence was not based on "emotion" or "sympathy" but said "we need to recognize the pain of the Floyd family."

Chauvin had offered his condolences to Floyd's family but did not apologize for his actions last year that caused Floyd's death. 

"I do want to give my condolences to the Floyd family," Chauvin said. 

He said he was unable to speak further due to other ongoing litigation.

Chauvin's mother also spoke, as well as Floyd's 7-year-old daughter Gianna, nephew and brothers. Floyd's family and attorneys called for the court to give Chauvin the maximum sentence.