PHOTOS: Reaction to verdict in Derek Chauvin murder trial

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.

That killing, which was captured on video, sparked a worldwide outcry for racial justice. Chauvin now faces up to 40 years in prison.

Below are some of the scenes from Minneapolis and across the nation amid reaction to that guilty verdict.

Peoplke cheer after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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