A host of celebrities have reacted to Derek Chauvin being found guilty of murdering George Floyd.
On May 25, 2020, George died in hospital after he was pinned to the ground by former Minneapolis police officer Derek while being arrested for allegedly using a fake $20 note in a shop.
A video of the harrowing incident went viral on social media, sparking mass protests across the US and the world.
Following a three-week trial, the jury found Derek guilty on all three counts against him – second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Following the news of the guilty verdict, celebrities took to social to celebrate justice being served, and to remember the late George Floyd.
US chat show host Oprah Winfrey wrote: “Relieved—and emotional in ways I didn’t expect. I cried tears of joy as each verdict was read. I’m grateful to the witnesses and their testimonies. Grateful to Darnella Frazier. Grateful to every Juror for seeing and acknowledging what the world saw on that tape. Thank you God for real! #GeorgeFloyd”
Actress Lili Reinhart tweeted: “Guilty on all charges. I am holding back tears on set. this is so incredible and I pray a step in the right direction for all racial injustices in this country.”
#GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/HKeNlthckW
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 20, 2021
Guilty on all charges. I am holding back tears on set. 🙏🏻 this is so incredible and I pray a step in the right direction for all racial injustices in this country 😭 #GeorgeFloydTrial
— Lili Reinhart (@lilireinhart) April 20, 2021
Today, a jury did the right thing. But true justice requires much more. Michelle and I send our prayers to the Floyd family, and we stand with all those who are committed to guaranteeing every American the full measure of justice that George and so many others have been denied. pic.twitter.com/mihZQHqACV
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 20, 2021
Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Thank god. Thank you to the jurors for doing their job and helping to enact some semblance of justice in this case. Praying for George Floyd and his loved ones. #BlackLivesMatter
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) April 20, 2021
rest in JUSTICE George Floyd ♥️
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 20, 2021
ACCOUNTABILITY
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 20, 2021
Derek Chauvin found guilty on all charges for the death of George Floyd! Justice ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sZm8lchwX9
— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) April 20, 2021
Justice. Sending love to George Floyd’s family and friends.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) April 20, 2021
A guilty #verdict. But this fight for justice is not over. We have a lot of work to do. There is more fight ahead of us. But RIGHT NOW please take CARE of yourself. And let’s take care of each other. Prayers and love to the family of #GeorgeFloyd.
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) April 20, 2021
Justice.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 20, 2021
Irish singer Erica Cody also shared a heartfelt tribute to Instagram.
The songstress, who won the 2021 Gossies Star of the Year award for using her platform to campaign for the Black Lives Matter movement, wrote: “you should still be here. I hope this verdict gives your family the peace & closure they deserve.”
“Rest easy 🖤 many more to go. BLACK. LIVES. MATTER. ALL DAY. EVERYDAY.”
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