George Floyd's death case against ex-cop goes to Jury
Last summer, the entire world heard the cries of people all over the United States after the death of George Floyd. It was one of the many instances that led the Black Lives Matter movement to pick back up again and begin marching all over cities everywhere!
Just this past week, the murder case against former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd went to the jury last Monday in a city on edge against another round of unrest like the one that erupted last year after the video of Chauvin with his knee on Floyd's neck went viral within moments. The jury began deliberating for nearly a full day and went on to agree that Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, because his actions were a "substantial casual factor" in Flyod's death and that his use of force was unreasonable under every means. The most serious charge may be up to 40 years in prison for former cop Chauvin.
I spoke on this story for reason. This week's module spoke about mass media audience, and I feel as though the amount of punlicity this case has gotten is significantly more than others we have seen before and think this is no coincidence. Once the media felt the nation's uproar and anger and sadness prevailing in the streets, obviously continuing to cover the story is what the media will do, for views as well as to keep the people taking.
Hey Daniel this was a really good post on this extremely pivotal case. You are right to point out the massive media attention this case has gotten and the extremely polarizing politics surrounding it. Maxine Waters' terrible call for people to go and stay in the streets if Chauvin was not convicted almost derailed the whole thing. There were many people, including the judge, who thought this would be grounds for an appeal or ultimate dismissal of the case. But I was happy to see that justice was served and the system operated as it should. I hope in the future mass media and public figures can continue to bring awareness to pressing issues while not overstepping and undermining the justice system.
ReplyDeleteHey Daniel this was a really good post on this extremely pivotal case. You are right to point out the massive media attention this case has gotten and the extremely polarizing politics surrounding it. Maxine Waters' terrible call for people to go and stay in the streets if Chauvin was not convicted almost derailed the whole thing. There were many people, including the judge, who thought this would be grounds for an appeal or ultimate dismissal of the case. But I was happy to see that justice was served and the system operated as it should. I hope in the future mass media and public figures can continue to bring awareness to pressing issues while not overstepping and undermining the justice system.
ReplyDeleteHey Daniel this was a really good post on this extremely pivotal case. You are right to point out the massive media attention this case has gotten and the extremely polarizing politics surrounding it. Maxine Waters' terrible call for people to go and stay in the streets if Chauvin was not convicted almost derailed the whole thing. There were many people, including the judge, who thought this would be grounds for an appeal or ultimate dismissal of the case. But I was happy to see that justice was served and the system operated as it should. I hope in the future mass media and public figures can continue to bring awareness to pressing issues while not overstepping and undermining the justice system.
ReplyDeleteI am truly happy with the way this case went. He got what he deserved with taking the life of George Floyd. He deserves to sit in jail and I hope this case changes with the prosecution of police officers in the future. Just because they wear a badge does not give them the right to get power hungry and have citizens fear for their lives, all the while they are there to serve and protect. Not make everyone fear you. Great post.
ReplyDeleteI really was holding my breath and expecting the worst when it was leading up to the announcement of the verdict. I hope this guilty verdict actually leads to some concrete changes within structural systems. Deaths like George Floyd's should not happen anymore. People in these positions of power like police, deserve to be held accountable.
ReplyDeleteI also wrote about the impact and implications of George Floyd's death. Luckily, as we all held our breath last week, Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts. If it went any other way, I would have been absolutely disgusted and ashamed. This country has a police problem. Lethal force is used in situations where it is unnecessary, and the number of black men, women, and children being murdered by the police is only increasing. In the past few weeks, we have learned of more shootings, more deaths, and more heartbreak facilitated by our militarized police departments. When I say defund the police, I mean it. Police officers must continue to be held accountable, and this country needs to get to work and figure out ways to stop these senseless acts of violence carried out by police departments.
ReplyDeleteI wrote about the contrasting coverage between conservative and liberal outlets regarding this case, it was quite shocking to see that any conservative who said that they believed in anyway that the verdict was justified was sharply rebuked. The media continued to cover this case, public interest remained on this case, protests were swift when it came to this case. It all combined to make Chauvin accountable, but in the time the case was decided, a 13 year old and 16 year old had already been murdered by the police. Real change has to happen, and it won't happen without protest.
ReplyDeleteWhile I did not think this would be the outcome, I am really glad that it was. Derek Chauvin absolutely deserved his sentencing. His excessive use of force caused a man to lose his life, and also sent shockwaves throughout communities around the country and world. I think if he was found not guilty, many communities would riot and protest how they did when George Floyd was murdered.
ReplyDeleteHey Dasha!
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with this post completely. Time after time people have underestimated the power that social media has on major issues throughout the world. This George Floyd murder was one of them. There were a lot of worries that the case would not be in favor of the popular vote but with continued support through all media platforms, the jury's decision was definitely stemmed from the community. I always say this but, the media is a very powerful tool! Good work.