Minneapolis: Fist raised after Chauvin conviction at Hennepin County Center

A crowd gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis reacted to the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. On April 20, 2021, Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. The verdict was delivered after a highly publicized trial that drew national attention to issues of police brutality and racial injustice. The Hennepin County Government Center is a prominent civic building in downtown Minneapolis, serving as the seat of county government and a site for significant public events and gatherings.