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19 Apr, 5 tweets, 2 min read
Closing arguments have ended in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Now, jury deliberations begin. bit.ly/3n2eKOT
Chauvin is charged with second-degree and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter, in the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, while in police custody. usatoday.com/story/news/202…
If convicted of the most serious charge, Chauvin faces 12 1/2 years or 150 months in prison under sentencing guidelines for a first-time offender.

The jury may convict Chauvin on any, all, or none of the charges.
Authorities across the country, from New York to Los Angeles and Chicago, have stepped up security in case a wave of violence follows the verdict. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…
As the nation waits for a verdict, sign up here for SMS text updates and behind-the-scenes insights to stay in the know: joinsubtext.com/chauvintrial

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