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Montgomery County Council Statement on the Verdicts in the Chauvin Trial

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Rockville, Md., April 20, 2021—The Montgomery County Council issued the following statement on today's verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd.

"What a relief. We’re going to feel the country, even the whole world, breathe a sigh of relief.

"This is a very cathartic series of verdicts by the jury. These verdicts show that the system can work, and that justice and morality can prevail in the wake of this tragedy.

"Let’s remember: No guilty verdicts will ever wipe away the suffering and torture that George Floyd endured as he took his last breath. No verdicts can make the Floyd family whole.

"These verdicts do demonstrate that excessive use of force by law enforcement to murder Black men and women in America will not be tolerated.

"Today we are also reflecting on the courage and strength of the Floyd family who have risen above division and hate to seek justice not only for George Floyd but for Black people across our nation.

"We will continue to honor George Floyd's legacy in Montgomery County by pushing for fundamental changes in policing and our criminal justice system to ensure police accountability. We are committed to reimagining public safety to bring an end to the cycle of violence, provide equal protection under the law and build a better future based on the needs of all our residents."

 

Release ID: 21-168
Media Contact: Sonya Healy 240-777-7926, Juan Jovel 240-777-7931