WASHINGTON–U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume today released the following statement concerning the conviction of Derrick Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
"Today's verdict in the Derrick Chauvin trial is a moment of justice in our country. The jury in Minnesota looked at the evidence and came to the only reasonable conclusion that could be reached: Mr. Chauvin murdered George Floyd. We saw the video and now we have an official verdict that recognizes the great injustice that occurred.
For too long, the relationships between our communities and some law enforcement officers sworn to protect them have been strained and often spoiled. Defenseless men and women have too often been unjustifiably beaten and murdered at the hands of some police officers. The George Floyd murder is but one example.
As members of Congress, we must continue to advance reforms of our criminal justice system and pass police accountability legislation now, once and for all."
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