Judge approves Derek Chauvin plea deal for violating George Floyd’s rights
wapoSEP 2022
Floyd's appalling killing forced America to face its troubling issues with racism and police brutality. Chauvin's trial was a key test of the justice system and ongoing developments show progress. However, this is just the beginning, and more must be done to prevent further tragedies.
There is no doubt that Floyd's death was an avoidable tragedy and those responsible must be held accountable. However, Chauvin was tried in a highly publicized and frenzied environment. His state trial was little more than a political charade that didn't give him a full measure of justice.
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