Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts Tuesday in the death of George Floyd last year.
Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter for kneeling on the Black man’s neck for over nine minutes. The case is a benchmark trial for an American police officer that may affect the thinking of other officers when it comes to using physical force.
In this TribLIVE video interview, University of Pittsburgh law professor David Harris breaks down the case, examining the importance of video evidence as well as the testimony of police officers.
Harris, who specializes in police behavior and law enforcement, also discusses the impact the verdict will have on the future of policing in Pittsburgh.
