WATCH: Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for George Floyd's murder скачать в хорошем качестве

WATCH: Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for George Floyd's murder

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 and a half years for the murder of George Floyd. Judge Peter Cahill considered the prosecutors’ request for 30 years, several aggravating factors, and the defense request for a lesser sentence as low as probation, before making his decision. He also read and listened to victim impact statements from family and loved ones, and reviewed the presentence investigation. Cahill said there is a 22-page legal analysis attached to his sentencing order, so his verbal comments were brief. “What the sentence is not based on is emotion or sympathy,” Cahill said. “But at the same time I want to acknowledge the deep and tremendous pain that all the families are feeling, especially the Floyd family. You have our sympathies and I acknowledge and hear the pain that you are feeling.” Cahill said Floyd’s death has been painful for the community, but “most importantly” for the family. “I’m not going to attempt to be profound or clever because it’s not the appropriate time,” Cahill said. “I’m not basing my sentence, also, on public opinion. I am not basing it on any attempt to send any messages.” The sentence is a 10-year upward departure from the presumptive sentence of 12.5 years under Minnesota guidelines. Prosecutors had asked for 30 years, and the defense was seeking a lesser sentence or probation. Keep reading: https://bit.ly/3zZxkxu NEW TO OUR CHANNEL? Hi! We’re 10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area. Our team works hard to consider context, pursue connections and identify the trends that shape our worlds. We believe you deserve a return on your invested attention and a reward for your curiosity. And so, we offer storytelling that delves deeper, beyond the noise and confusion, so that you can feel informed, prepared, and connected. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK:   / 10tampabay   TWITTER:   / 10tampabay   INSTAGRAM:   / 10tampabay   NEWS TIPS: Online: https://www.10TampaBay.com/contact-us Phone: 727-577-1010 Email: [email protected] #10tampabay #localnews #florida