Chauvin sentence leaves some disappointed: 'We got justice but not enough justice'
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Reaction to the prison sentence of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd came swift Friday, with some corners voicing displeasure that he wasn't handed down the maximum.
"What this man did. It should have been the maximum of the maximum," Jones said. "It's a punch in the gut. This guy's life was worth more than 15 years." Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years. In his sentencing memo, Cahill said Chauvin "treated Mr. Floyd without respect and denied him the dignity owed to all human beings." Prosecutors had asked him to impose a 30-year sentence. Chauvin still faces federal charges for allegedly violating Floyd's civil rights. Floyd died on May 25, 2020 after Chauvin pressed his knee on the back of Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes. The incident was filmed by bystanders and unleashed months of protests, riots and calls for police reform and racial justice.More Related News