Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of Murdering George Floyd; America Reacts To Guilty Verdicts

Plus, George W. Bush talks about his new book on immigration.

by Korva Coleman and Jill Hudson First Up Julio Cortez/AP Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin could be sentenced to decades behind bars for killing George Floyd during an arrest last year. A jury in Minnesota convicted Chauvin on all counts yesterday, including second and third degree murder — an outcome Floyd's civil legal team called "painfully earned justice." Chauvin will be sentenced in June. Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's brother, began weeping as Judge Peter Cahill read the three guilty verdicts aloud in court on Tuesday. "As an African American, we usually never get justice," he told reporters through tears. Listen to the Floyd family reaction.  Across the country, jubilation and relief broke out at the guilty verdicts for the former Minneapolis police officer. At the same time, many people see it as the start of a long fight toward justice. Derek Chauvin's conviction is being seen as a watershed moment for police accountability. Police officers were watching the trial very carefully. But will it actually change policing in America? Listen here. President Joe Biden reacted to the verdicts by renewing his call to address racial discrimination in policing and the criminal justice system. Hear his comments.  NPR's Rachel Martin and Morning Edition poet in residence Kwame Alexander look back on the Chauvin conviction. Listen here.  Newsletter continues after sponsor message The Picture Show Ben Gray/AP Scenes of joy and relief erupted across the country after a jury found Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd. Here is a look at some of the reactions.  Today's Listens Crown When he was in office, former president George W. Bush pushed for immigration reform. His new book of portraits, Out of Many, One, features the stories of 43 immigrants — athletes and public servants, business leaders, educators. In a conversation with NPR, Bush spoke about his art and America's approach to immigration. Listen or read. Thirty years ago, U.K. band Massive Attack released its debut album, Blue Lines, and changed music forever. Listen to the discussion about the record's important legacy.  NOAA is overseeing a $100 million effort to restore Florida's most important coral reefs. Over the last 40 years, they've been degraded by disease, development and environmental stresses. Hear the story. Chad's President Idriss Déby, who ruled the country for more than 30 years, has died at age 68. An army spokesman announced Tuesday that Déby died after sustaining injuries on the front line of a battle against rebel forces. Listen here or read the story. Before You Go NPR YouTube As America continues to lead the world in per capita waste production, it's becoming more and more clear that everybody — manufacturers and consumers — "over-believes" in recycling. So, is it even worth it anymore? Watch the video. Plans for a new Super League in European soccer collapsed after half of the group's founding members said they were splitting from the project just two days after it was first announced. Musician Ted Nugent has tested positive for COVID-19, after referring to the pandemic as a "hoax" on several occasions. (People) YouTube has shut down a prominent Nigerian megachurch preacher's channel for "gay curing" claims. (CNN) Listen to your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to hear live radio from Vermont Public Radio (edit station). Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy