Explained: What next after U.S. ex-cop’s conviction in George Floyd case

Twelve jurors found Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis officer who , was handcuffed and taken into custody on Tuesday Twelve jurors found Chauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, ultimately deciding that Chauvin caused Floyd’s death and that his actions were not that of a reasonable officer. Prosecutors didn’t have to prove Chauvin’s restraint was the sole cause of Floyd’s death, only that his conduct was a “substantial causal factor.” They also had to prove his actions were unreasonable, because Chauvin was authorised to use force as a police officer, as long as that force would be considered reasonable by an objective officer.