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Apr 2021
31m 50s

Guilty

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After just ten hours of deliberation, a jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd. Emily and Jon reflect on what this huge moment means.

Correspondent Larry Madowo joins us from the crowded street where George Floyd was murdered and Ron Christie replaces his political hat with his legal hat to tackle your emergency Americanswers.

Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producer: Natalie Ktena Editor: Dino Sofos

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