Justice Served! Derek Chauvin Guilty On All Charges In Murdering George Floyd
Written by King Flexxa on April 20, 2021
According to CNN:
After a jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges for the murder of George Floyd, attorney Ben Crump took a moment to reflect upon the significance of the decision.
“We’re going to try to leave here today knowing that America is a better country,” said Crump, the Floyd family attorney. “America, let’s pause for a moment to proclaim this historical moment not just for the legacy of George Floyd, but for the legacy of America.”
Speaking from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Crump encouraged the nation to reflect upon the decision in a greater context.
“America, let’s frame this moment as a moment where we finally are getting close to living up to our Declaration of Independence,” said Crump, before channeling the nation’s famous document and offering a modern-day application.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equally, that they’re endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, that amongst them are life, and liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” Crump said, before adding, “America, that means all of us. That means Black people. That means Hispanic people. That means Native people. That means Asian people. That means all of us, America.”
With the United States still reeling from a pattern of incidents pitting police officers against underserved communities, Crump offered a larger perspective, suggesting that the Chauvin verdict can become a step towards a more just nation.
“We frame this moment for all of us, not just for George Floyd. This is a victory for those who champion humanity over inhumanity, those who champion justice over injustice, those who champion morals over immorality. America, let’s lean into this moment,” he said.
