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NOW: #DerekChauvin sentencing begins with victim impact statements, starting with #GeorgeFloyd's 7 yr old daughter (via video).

Brandon Williams, George Floyd's nephew, reads a victim impact statement in court.

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Terrence Floyd, George Floyd's brother makes a statement in court.

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Philonise Floyd, #GeorgeFloyd's brother makes a statement in court.

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Prosecution's Matthew Frank asks the judge for a double upward departure to 360 months.

Chauvin's defense attorney Eric Nelson has asked for probation. Frank scoffed at that suggestion.

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Carolyn Pawlenty, #DerekChauvin's mother, makes a statement on behalf of Chauvin in court prior to sentencing.

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Chauvin's mother speaks directly to him and tells him she believes in his innocence. Tells him she will stay strong.

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#DerekChauvin's attorney Eric Nelson makes a statement prior to sentencing, implores for "justice" outside of "public opinion."

#DerekChauvin is given the opportunity to make a statement, but declines citing other ongoing "legal matters." He offered condolences directly to the Floyd family and indicated that other information they would find of interest will be forthcoming in the future.
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Chauvin's statement to the court (video).

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