The sentencing hearing for #DerekChauvin is underway. First up are victim impact statements. George Floyd’s daughter Gianna is delivering her statement via video message. @rtenews 
George Floyd’s brother Terrence is now giving his victim impact statement: He addressed #DerekChauvin: “What was going through your head when you had your knee on my brother’s neck?” @rtenews
“We want the maximum penalty - no slaps on the wrist” George Floyd’s brother Terrence concludes his victim impact statement. #DerekChauvin @rtenews
In his victim impact statement, George Floyd’s brother Philonise asks for the maximum sentence for #DerekChauvin. He says he still can’t sleep & has nightmares. He tells the court that his family has been given a life sentence. @rtenews
#DerekChauvin’s mother Carolyn Pawlenty is now addressing the court. “My son is a good man” she tells the court, describing him as loving and caring. @rtenews
“When you sentence my son, you will also be sentencing me” #DerekChauvin’s mother tells the court. She says her happiest moment was giving birth to her son & her second happiest was when he got his police badge. @rtenews
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