Following the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, Protests have erupted globally in solidarity and calling for justice in his murder and the murder of many other innocent black people by police officers.
There are now protests in all 50 states in America and others in other countries, From these protests the murderer of George Floyd, Derek Chauvin is now being charged with 2nd degree murder, an updated charge from the original third degree, and the other 3 officers involves are also being charged. George Floyd.s murderer knelt on his neck of 9 minutes, while Floyd repeatedly told him he could not breathe, the autopsy revealed that Floyd had died of asphyxiation.
What is the difference between third- degree and second degree?
Third degree murder does not require proof that the defendant intended to kill, only that the actions carried out were dangerous and carried out without regard to human life, Second degree, requires proof of intention to kill, and carries a 40 year sentence, 15 years longer than second degree.
Justice for innocents should not stop at the conviction of one man, People of the globe should unite and continue to promote equality and work together regardless of race to dispel racism and intollerance.
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