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Derek Chauvin, the former agent who killed George Floyd, was sentenced to 270 months in prison, 22.5 years.
This was stated by Judge Peter Cahill, explaining that a 22-page memorandum is attached to his decision to explain his reasons. “My decision is not based on emotion, and it doesn’t want to send any messages,” adds Cahill.
Prosecutor Matthew Frank had asked for thirty years in prison for Derek Chauvin
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“It wasn’t a momentary shot, a punch in the face. It was 9 minutes of cruelty to a man who was helpless and was just begging for his life, ”the prosecutor said.