Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison in the George Floyd murder case.
Floyd, (below) died of suffocation when Chauvin knelt on his neck for nine-and-a-half minutes while he was placed under arrest on May 25th, 2020.
Chauvin gave his condolences to the Floyd family prior to sentencing this afternoon, saying there’s going to be some information in the future that will be of interest to them that will hopefully provide them with “some peace of mind.”
In rendering his verdict Judge Peter Cahill said the sentence is not based on emotion or sympathy, but one that acknowledges “the deep and tremendous pain” the families are feeling – “especially the Floyd Family.”
The sentence is also not based on public opinion, with Cahill saying he’s not trying to send any message with it.
Chauvin is also prohibited from possessing any firearms or explosives for life and he’s been identified as a predatory offender.
He was also given credit for the 199 days he’s already served in custody.
While he’s expected to appeal, Chauvin still will stand trial on federal civil rights charges, as will three other officers who were fired who’ve yet to have their trials.
Earlier this year, Chauvin was convicted of third-degree murder, second-degree unintentional murder, and second-degree manslaughter following the trial into Floyd’s death.