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Photos: Reaction To The Derek Chauvin Verdict

By Nicole Werbeck
Published April 20, 2021 at 8:26 PM MDT
Jeanette Rupert smiles as she speaks to the crowd at George Floyd square in front of "Icon of a Revolution," a painting of Floyd by Peyton Scott Russell, in Minneapolis. Rupert grew up in the neighborhood and helped found 612 MASH, a nonprofit that provides medical treatment to people in and around George Floyd Square.
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Jeanette Rupert smiles as she speaks to the crowd at George Floyd square in front of "Icon of a Revolution," a painting of Floyd by Peyton Scott Russell, in Minneapolis. Rupert grew up in the neighborhood and helped found 612 MASH, a nonprofit that provides medical treatment to people in and around George Floyd Square.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts he faced over the death of George Floyd.

Here is a look at how people reacted across the country.

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Michael Wilson, right, hugs Pamela Weems at George Floyd square.
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Michael Wilson, right, hugs Pamela Weems at George Floyd square.
George Floyd's girlfriend Courtney Ross smiles after finding out that Derek Chauvin was convicted in the murder of George Floyd outside of the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis.
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George Floyd's girlfriend Courtney Ross smiles after finding out that Derek Chauvin was convicted in the murder of George Floyd outside of the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis.
People lay candles on a painting of an angel where George Floyd was killed.
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People lay candles on a painting of an angel where George Floyd was killed.
Rev. Jesse Jackson addresses the crowd at George Floyd Square as Jeanette Rupert and Spike Moss listen as people gather at the square.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson addresses the crowd at George Floyd Square as Jeanette Rupert and Spike Moss listen as people gather at the square.
Activist Anthea Yur shouts "Say his name," as she hugs friends and supporters after finding out that Derek Chauvin was found guilty.
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Activist Anthea Yur shouts "Say his name," as she hugs friends and supporters after finding out that Derek Chauvin was found guilty.
People celebrate the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trail at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
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People celebrate the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trail at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
People celebrate as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis.
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People celebrate as the verdict is announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis.
George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd wipes his eyes during a news conference.
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George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd wipes his eyes during a news conference.
Photographs of Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, right, are shown included in a vigil that remains near the intersection of 11th Avenue and East Pine Street on in Seattle. 'Justice For All Victims of Racist Police Terror' read the words, surrounded by candles and flowers as well as photographs of those unjustly killed by police.
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Photographs of Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, right, are shown included in a vigil that remains near the intersection of 11th Avenue and East Pine Street on in Seattle. 'Justice For All Victims of Racist Police Terror' read the words, surrounded by candles and flowers as well as photographs of those unjustly killed by police.
Signs lean against a fence in front of the White House.
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Signs lean against a fence in front of the White House in Washington, D.C.
London Williams, left, and Stephanie Toledo react to the verdict. They are from Harrisburg, Pa., and were in Washington on a date. They were walking by Black Lives Matter Plaza when they saw the crowd and journalists and found out the verdict was about to come down and stopped to watch on a cellphone.
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London Williams, left, and Stephanie Toledo react to the verdict. They are from Harrisburg, Pa., and were in Washington on a date. They were walking by Black Lives Matter Plaza when they saw the crowd and journalists and found out the verdict was about to come down and stopped to watch on a cellphone.
Joseph Ravago and Kamaile Elderts of California wait for the verdict at Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C.
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Joseph Ravago and Kamaile Elderts of California wait for the verdict at Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C.
At Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., Donna Chase, of Upper Marlboro, MD, dances and celebrates with her cousin Vonjerita Durant from Tulsa, OK.
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At Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., Donna Chase, of Upper Marlboro, MD, dances and celebrates with her cousin Vonjerita Durant from Tulsa, OK.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus listen on Capitol Hill as the verdict was announced.
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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus listen on Capitol Hill as the verdict was announced.
Tears stream from the eyes of Al Action as he speaks in Nubian Square in Boston about the guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin.
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Tears stream from the eyes of Al Action as he speaks in Nubian Square in Boston about the guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin.
Kenny Allen implores a small a small crowd gathered for a healing circle in Bend, Ore., Tuesday, April 20, 2021, to stay engaged in social justice movements following the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd. "This is where the real work starts now," Allen said.
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Kenny Adams implores a small a small crowd gathered for a healing circle in Bend, Ore., Tuesday, April 20, 2021, to stay engaged in social justice movements following the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd. "This is where the real work starts now," Adams said.
Photographs and flowers remain following a Trans Lives Matter vigil, shown here after the reading of the guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle.
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Photographs and flowers remain following a Trans Lives Matter vigil, shown here after the reading of the guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle.
People celebrate after hearing the verdict in Minneapolis.
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People celebrate after hearing the verdict in Minneapolis.
Chiara Campbell, from left, Nyasia Thompson and Jaylah Lesesne embrace following a march through downtown Atlanta after Derek Chauvin was found guilty.
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Chiara Campbell, from left, Nyasia Thompson and Jaylah Lesesne embrace following a march through downtown Atlanta after Derek Chauvin was found guilty.
CeCe Connery and her daughter Olivia watch together for the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial on a cellphone in Minneapolis.
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CeCe Connery and her daughter Olivia watch together for the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial on a cellphone in Minneapolis.
People protest outside Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's house after a guilty verdict was announced.
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People protest outside Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's house after a guilty verdict was announced.
Black Lives Matter protesters gather in Times Square in New York City after the verdict.
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Black Lives Matter protesters gather in Times Square in New York City after the verdict.
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