Biden Says Chauvin Guilty Verdict Can Be 'A Moment Of Significant Change'
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On Tuesday, President Biden said the guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin “can be a moment of significant change” for the United States. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden urged Americans not to “look away, thinking our work is done,” right-leaning articles highlight that a lawyer defending Derek Chauvin slammed Democratic Representative Maxine Waters’ comments to Minnesota protestors over the weekend.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Biden urged Americans not to “look away, thinking our work is done” in the wake of Chauvin’s murder conviction. Biden said that state and local governments and law enforcements have to “step up,” in addition to the federal government.
NPR published a centrist article reporting that the jury found Chauvin guilty on the three charges of second- and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter. Biden also urged Americans to confront the issues raised by Floyd’s murder.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that a lawyer defending Derek Chauvin slammed Democratic Representative Maxine Waters’ comments to Minnesota protestors over the weekend, ss she urged protestors in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota to “stay in the street.” Nelson said that it’s mind boggling that a U.S. representative is threatening acts of violence.
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Biden calls for confronting systemic racism after Chauvin convicted of murder in Floyd’s death
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