Former Minneapolis Police Officer Faces Federal Charges As Well

Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22 and a Half Years in Prison for the Murder of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer faces federal charges as well

Chauvin was found guilty of violating Floyd's civil rights and two counts of murder

Derek Michael Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison on Thursday for the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin was found guilty of violating Floyd's civil rights and two counts of murder in April. The sentencing brings an end to one of the most high-profile police brutality cases in recent American history.

In addition to the state charges, Chauvin faces federal charges for violating Floyd's civil rights. He pleaded not guilty to those charges in September. A trial date has not yet been set.

The Justice Department's investigation into Floyd's death is ongoing. Several other former Minneapolis police officers have been charged in connection with the case.

The murder of George Floyd sparked widespread protests across the United States and around the world. The protests called for an end to police brutality and racial injustice. Chauvin's sentencing is a major step towards accountability for Floyd's death and a sign that the country is taking the issue of police brutality seriously.