Derek Chauvin

Derek Chauvin is a former Minneapolis police officer who gained widespread attention after being convicted of the murder of George Floyd in 2020. During the arrest, Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes, despite Floyd's protests that he couldn't breathe. This use of excessive force was captured on video, sparking global protests about police brutality and systemic racial injustice. Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter and sentenced to prison. His case highlighted issues of police conduct, accountability, and the urgent need for reform in law enforcement practices.