Celebrities react to Derek Chauvin trial verdict: ‘Justice’

Regina King kicked off the 93rd Academy Awards and she made sure to address the tumultuous times in which we are living.

Kendrick Sampson — the actor and activist who was at the forefront of Black Lives Matter protests in Los Angeles after the murder of George Floyd last year — was on set today, awaiting the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial like millions of Americans across the country. He tells The Hollywood Reporter that while he thought that "anything can happen — 2020 and 2021 have been super unpredictable," theInsecurestar felt fairly certain of how things would turn out.

President Joe Biden said Tuesday the conviction of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd "can be a giant step forward" for the nation in the fight against systemic racism. But he declared that "it's not enough." Biden spoke from the White House hours after the verdict alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, with the pair saying the country's work is far from finished with the verdict.

On Tuesday, the verdict in the case of the killing of George Floyd, Police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty and convicted on all counts, including second-degree murder. Floyd's death in May 2020 had caused an uproar as American citizens and celebrities took to the streets to condemn systematic racism and police brutality.

Following the news that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvinwas convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for the death of George Floyd, CNN's Van Jones and Don Lemon agree that there is work to be done in terms of accountability within law enforcement.

conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday, several late night hosts addressed the news at the start of their shows.

Ellise Shafer administratorDuring Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue for Tuesday night’s “Late Show,” the host delivered a statement reflecting on former police officer Derek Chauvin’s three-count conviction in the murder of George Floyd.“Just before the taping of our show today, the verdict was announced in the trial of Derek Chauvin. He was found guilty on all three counts in the murder of George Floyd,” Colbert began.

Following the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, Hollywood figures took to social media to share their reactions. Former Minneapolis police officer Chauvin, who was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter over the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man whom he pinned down on the ground with his knee for approximately nine and half minutes, was on Tuesday afternoon found guilty on all three charges.

Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man's neck in a case that touched off worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. Chauvin, 45, could be sent to prison for decades.

George Floyd's family is speaking out. Following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, several people close to Floyd spoke out about the news, and what it means to his memory.Floyd's younger brother, Philonise Floyd, told reporters after the verdict was read, «I was just praying they would find him guilty.»«I feel relieved today that I finally have the opportunity for getting some sleep.

Sunny Hostin couldn’t hold back her emotions while reporting on the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin.

David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition:“Today’s verdict is not about justice.

George Floyd's girlfriend is speaking out. Following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Courteney Ross addressed the jury's guilty verdict to a crowd of supporters outside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota.«I want everyone to remember, whoever you pray to, whatever you believe in, God is good.

With as many failures as we’ve seen in the United States justice system over the years, we have to say — we were NOT expecting this… and we are so pleasantly surprised!

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris called the family of George Floyd following the announcement of a guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Whoopi Goldberg, Katy Perry, Chris Evans and Shonda Rhimes were among the famous names who reacted to the news Derek Chauvin was found guilty on three charges in the murder of George Floyd."Guilty Guilty Guilty... No one wins," tweeted The View's Whoopi, "George Floyd is still gone..and finally someone was responsible...

Ellise Shafer administratorAfter former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on Tuesday of murdering George Floyd, stars took to Twitter to praise the verdict, but also called for lasting systemic change to prevent racially motivated violence at the hands of police officers.After the jury deliberated for over 10 hours, they found Chauvin guilty on all three of the charges he was facing: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter.

the Derek Chauvin trial verdict that was handed out on Tuesday.The former Minneapolis police officer, who was seen in videos kneeling on the late George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes, was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He was found guilty on all charges.Minnesota Gov.