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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the death of George Floyd.
Video of verdict in Chauvin case
BREAKING: Derek Chauvin found guilty on all three counts in the death of George Floyd.Live updates: https://t.co/6nN46Fosol pic.twitter.com/w0mnC3PSqc
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Chauvin to be sentenced in 8 weeks, faces up to 40 years
Chauvin sentencing hearing will be in eight weeks.
The maximum sentence for second-degree murder is 40 years in prison, but Minnesota sentencing guidelines suggest he's more likely to receive up to 15 years.
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However, the state is permitted to ask for the full 40 years.
"I expect the prosecution to ask for more time" than the 15 years, ABC News Legal Analyst Dan Abrams said.
Chauvin bail revoked, taken into custody
Upon being found guilty on all charges, prosecutors asked that Chauvin's bail be revoked, which was granted by the judge.
The former officer was escorted from the courtroom when proceedings concluded.
Chauvin guilty on all counts
The jury has found former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd.
Chauvin was also found guilty of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Jury reaches verdict
The jury has reached a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.
The verdict will be read between 4:30 and 5 p.m. ET
