Celebrity News April 20, 2021
Derek Chauvin Guilty X 3: Celebrities React
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On Tuesday afternoon, a jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty in the murder of George Floyd.
Last year, Chauvin was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter after video taken by bystanders showed him with his knee on George Floyd's neck during an arrest. Floyd said he could not breathe and pleaded for help, but later died.
Chauvin was also later charged with second-degree unintentional murder.
After the three guilty verdicts were read, many celebrities took to social media to share their thoughts on the outcome of the case.
On Instagram, Viola Davis wrote, "GUILTY!!!! As it should!! Now....rest in peace George Floyd. Rest. You and your family have been vindicated. ❤❤👊🏿 #SayHisName."
Kerry Washington tweeted, “A guilty #verdict. But this fight for justice is not over. We have a lot of work to do. There is more fight ahead of us. But RIGHT NOW please take CARE of yourself. And let’s take care of each other. Prayers and love to the family of #GeorgeFloyd.”
Octavia Spencer wrote on Instagram, “Hell yeah! Guilty. Not gonna lie was not expecting this. Justice is rolling down like a mighty stream. #chauvinneedsToBeInGenPop.”
Tina Knowles posted on Instagram, "Justice is served! All three counts!!! Praise the Lord!!! Just the Beginning!!! If bad Police faced jail for killing unarmed people , or breaking the law and abusing people they would not do these things. I am not saying under any circumstance that there are not police officers that really try to protect and serve . And I must say that the police that told the truth in this trial and did not protect Derick Chauvin . I commend them and pray that it is the beginning of change . ❤️."
See more reactions below.
Today, a jury in Minnesota found former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 20, 2021 @POTUS
The verdict is a step forward.
And while nothing can ever bring George Floyd back, this can be a giant step forward on the march towards justice in America.
Today, a jury did the right thing. But true justice requires much more. Michelle and I send our prayers to the Floyd family, and we stand with all those who are committed to guaranteeing every American the full measure of justice that George and so many others have been denied. pic.twitter.com/mihZQHqACV
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 20, 2021 @BarackObama
#GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/HKeNlthckW
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 20, 2021 @Oprah
George Floyd's family and community deserved for his killer to be held accountable.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) April 20, 2021 @HillaryClinton
Today, they got that accountability.
Always and forever, Black lives matter.
History https://t.co/xjcUYNidNF
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) April 20, 2021 @iamcardib
Thank you Jesus! I’m in tears. May your legacy live on forever #GeorgeFloyd. 🙏🏽❤️
— Ciara (@ciara) April 20, 2021 @ciara
This verdict is just the first step in a long line of injustice against the Black community, often with no consequences. The work is not nearly done. While there are many more families waiting for justice, my heart is with George Floyd’s family right now. #PoliceReformNOW @NAACP
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 20, 2021 @jtimberlake
rest in JUSTICE George Floyd ♥️
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 20, 2021 @katyperry
Guilty. Hell yeah.
— LLCOOLJ (@llcoolj) April 20, 2021 @llcoolj
A beginning.. a small grain of hope for our future.
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) April 20, 2021 @MariahCarey
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Yasssssss!! #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/OdTYiDeSxh
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) April 20, 2021 @Lesdoggg
The jury's verdict delivers accountability for Derek Chauvin, but not justice for George Floyd. Real justice for him and too many others can only happen when we build a nation that fundamentally respects the human dignity of every person. https://t.co/JyJFztQbDu
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) April 20, 2021 @SenSanders
A reminder that victory would be George Floyd being alive. Every day Black Americans worry if they will be next is another day without justice.
— Amanda Gorman (@TheAmandaGorman) April 20, 2021 @TheAmandaGorman
No person should be above the law. If you transgress the law you should be held accountability.
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) April 20, 2021 @EmmanuelAcho
Derek Chauvin- GUILTY
Justice.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 20, 2021 @TheEllenShow
Relief. #GeorgeFloydverdict
— Lupita Nyong'o (@Lupita_Nyongo) April 20, 2021 @Lupita_Nyongo
3! 👊🏾
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) April 20, 2021 @ava
A guilty verdict. 🙏🏼 Rest in love George Floyd. Sending love to his family and friends. ❤️❤️❤️⛅️ pic.twitter.com/Vwmde3A618
— o l i v i a (@oliviamunn) April 20, 2021 @oliviamunn
Justice was served today. Praying and sending my love to George Floyd’s family today and everyday. He will be remembered forever 🙏🏽 #justiceforgeorgefloyd https://t.co/0knJCUvzue
— LA LA (@lala) April 20, 2021 @lala
Justice served on all counts. Good.
— Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) April 20, 2021 @BubbaWallace
Still a ton of work to do.
Continue to rest peacefully #GeorgeFloyd ✊🏾🙏🏾
Justice. Rest in power, George Floyd. #BlackLivesMatter
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) April 20, 2021 @missmayim
The fight for justice must continue. There is still so much work that needs to be done to create equitable systems. George Floyd should still be alive today. I’m praying for his family and friends 🙏🏼
— camila (@Camila_Cabello) April 20, 2021 @Camila_Cabello
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