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PHOTOS: The Chauvin guilty verdict—a historic day

by Chris Juhn
April 22, 2021
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It was a day that many, especially community members in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, will likely never forget. On April 20, 2021, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd almost one year since Floyd’s fatal arrest and aftermath rocked the nation. Find photo highlights of the day below.

  • Philonise Floyd (l) with civil attorney Ben Crump. // Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Donald Williams (center) who witnessed George Floyd’s murder and testified for the prosecution, received applause and gratitude from the family at the press conference. // Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Attorney Ben Crump hugs Donald Williams, a witness who tried to intervene during George Floyd’s fatal arrest and testified for the prosecution. // Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • George Floyd’s daughter Gianna Floyd. Chris Juhn //MSR News
  • Roxie Washington, the mother of Gianna Floyd, George Floyd’s daughter at the press conference. // Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Terrence Floyd (l) brother of George Floyd, Floyd family members and legal counsel celebrate the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin at a press conference. // Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Philonise Floyd spoke to the press after the verdict. “‘Today, we are able to breathe again,” he said. // Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Floyd family and legal counsel celebrate Chauvin verdict at a press conference. // Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Floyd family and legal counsel celebrate Chauvin verdict at a press conference. // Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Legendary civil rights activist Jesse Jackson speaks at the press conference after the Chauvin guilty verdict. // Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • (l-r) Attorney Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton. //Chris Juhn/MSR News

“Today, we are able to breathe again,” said Philonise Floyd, following the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd. The Floyd family, legal counsel, and supporters gathered at the downtown Minneapolis Hilton to speak to the press in celebration of the verdict. “I finally have the opportunity to get some sleep,” he said. Read more.


  • Community members and media congregated at George Floyd Square after the verdict. //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Terrence Floyd, brother of George Floyd, address crowd at George Floyd Square after the guilty verdict
  • Terrence Floyd, brother of George Floyd, speaks to the crowd at George Floyd Square after the guilty verdict. //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Terrence Floyd, brother of George Floyd, speaks to the crowd at George Floyd Square after the guilty verdict. //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Toussaint Morrison activist/artist speaks to crowd at George Floyd Square after verdict //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Jesse Jackson speaks after the verdict. //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Crowd listens to speakers at George Floyd Square after the verdict. //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Fireworks at George Floyd Square after the verdict. //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Fireworks at George Floyd Square after the verdict. //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • George Floyd lost his life outside of Cup Foods on the corner of 38th & Chicago at May 25, 2020. //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • A community member reflects near the site where George Floyd lost his life on May 25, 2020. //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • George Floyd lost his life outside of Cup Foods on the corner of 38th & Chicago at May 25, 2020. //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • George Floyd Square after the verdict on April 20, 2021. //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • George Floyd Square after the verdict on April 20, 2021.
  • Community members shared songs and remarks at George Floyd Square after the Chauvin verdict. //Chris Juhn/MSR News
  • Community members at George Floyd Square celebrated and shed tears after the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin. //Chris Juhn/MSR News

Before the verdict was read, community members had already started gathering at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis where George Floyd lost his life under the knee of former police officer Chauvin on May 25, 2020.

As news that the jury had reached its verdict spread, the crowd at the memorial site where Floyd lost his life, now called George Floyd Square/Place/Plaza grew in size. The crowd erupted with tears and relief when it was announced that Chauvin was found guilty on all counts against him in the murder of Floyd.

Find more stories, reflections and coverage of the Chauvin trial here.

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