Congressman Joe Neguse Issues Statement Following Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse released the below statement following the jury’s vote to convict former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin of the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Chauvin was found guilty on all charges.

“While no verdict will ever bring George Floyd back to his family, today we have witnessed a small measure of justice. I am keeping George Floyd’s family in my thoughts, including his brother Philonese and daughter Gianna. May they find some semblance of peace in today’s conviction.”

“Let’s also be clear that this must be the first step of many in true accountability and change. The House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act as a much-needed and comprehensive first step to ensure justice and equality for all. The Senate must take this bill up — immediately.”