Verdict has been reached in the #ChauvinTrial. Headed downtown to cover for @mndailynews. The city feels swollen. But thinking of Philonise Floyd’s words to @sarasidnerCNN. It’s gonna be all right.
We’re less than ten minutes from the expedited verdict announcement. @mndailynews 
The crowd is chanting that no matter what the verdict is, Chauvin is guilty. @mndailynews activist Brandyn Tulloch is speaking.
There are easily over 500 people here and growing. @mndailynews
Milwaukee activist Frank Nitty is speaking, reminding the crowd to support Daunte Wright’s family. @mndailynews
Judge is seated. The crowd here is practically silent. @mndailynews
The reaction to Derek Chauvin found guilty of all counts in the murder of George Floyd. #georgefloyd #ChauvinIsGuilty
The sun shone through clouds just as the crowd cheered for the verdict. Honestly, the energy here is indescribable. @mndailynews everyone is celebrating.
Speaker calls for Minnesota to set the precedent for the rest of the US.
Press crowding speakers, including Courtney Ross, Floyd’s girlfriend. Activists are not very happy.
Courtney Ross is asking younger people to come forward while she speaks. She said she’s “overwhelmed.”
“God is good. He proved that today.” Said Courtney Ross. “Minneapolis needed it. I can’t thank you enough. Floyd can’t thank you enough. His spirit is here.” Ross says
A truck drove into the crowd on 7th St as people were celebrating.
Activists calling for the police and national guard to head home, they’re not needed. #chauvintrial
BBQ, t-shirts, music, a million things happening at once down here. @mndailynews Still a lot of joy.
Debra is 13, and came with her dad to the rally. She said it’s been “hectic” being a 13-year-old in Minneapolis, but that any kid can stand up for justice. @mndailynews
Indigenous dancers are performing. The crowd around them is pretty thick, and I wish I could see, but I can definitely hear the drums. Seems to have a calming affect on the crowd. @mndailynews
“Whoever is here, was meant to be here.” @mndailynews
My phone is dying, so I might sign off. But I’ll be sticking around on t h ground. Healing is happening, ya’ll. @mndailynews
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