Governor Polis Releases Statement on Chauvin Verdict

Statement

Today, Governor Jared Polis released the following statement on the conviction of former Minnesota Police Officer Derek Chauvin:

"Less than a year ago, the world watched in horror as George Floyd's life was taken from him. In the days and weeks following his tragic murder, millions of Americans took to the streets to make their voices heard, saying enough is enough. Today, we see a glimmer of hope, a glimpse of justice, but we know we are nowhere near the end of this road. This verdict does not bring back George Floyd. True justice would mean having him here with us today. Let us acknowledge this victory and use this inflection point to bend the arc of social equality toward lasting justice so this doesn't happen again. My heart goes out to the family of George Floyd, who have been forced to relive this tragedy far too many times, and to the families of countless other Black Americans who have been forced to say goodbye too soon."

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