Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s thankful the criminal justice system dispensed justice against ex-Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin who was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says justice was done.
“I had spoken to law enforcement in Louisiana, with New Orleans Police Department, with Sheriff’s Association, they all said that what Derek Chauvin did is never taught,” said Cassidy.
Cell phone video showed Chauvin’s knee pressing on Floyd’s neck for nine and half minutes during an arrest. During that time Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe.
“NOPD I’m told, somebody would tap the guy over the shoulder and say you’re overboard, let me take over,” said Cassidy.
Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus Ted James said on Talk Louisiana on WRKF he was expecting an acquittal.
“It’s hard to really celebrate in knowing that there’s almost an element of surprise that one police officer was held accountable,” said James.
James also said it’s hard for him to say justice was served.
“I can say that the verdict was the correct verdict and it was a sign of accountability, but I don’t know if we are at the point to say that it was justice,” said James.
Chauvin will be sentenced in two months and the most serious charge carries up to 40 years in prison.
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