
Sen. Tim Scott, other Republicans laud Chauvin murder conviction: 'Our justice system is getting more just'
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Sen. Tim Scott and other Republicans on Capitol Hill and nationally lauded the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday, saying that the verdict proved the strength of the American judicial system.
Floyd's death caused months of protests – often accompanied by riots – initially in Minneapolis and later nationwide. It also made police treatment of Black Americans a major issue in the presidential election and led many members of Congress to attempt to advance police reform bills. "I think our justice system is getting more just, I'm thankful for the verdict and certainly thought it was murder," Scott, R-S.C., said. He continued to say that the case "reinforces a commitment that we can have confidence that the justice system is becoming more just" and that he is "relieved" at the outcome.More Related News