What is Derek Chauvins sentence for the murder of George Floyd?
DEREK Chauvin, the Minnesota cop who killed George Floyd, will receive his jail sentence after he was convicted on two counts of murder. George Floyd's death sparked the Black Lives Matter protests which spread around the world. Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd's neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds during an arrest on Memorial Day 2020. Floyd allegedly passed a counterfeit $20 bill at a store before he struggled with police officers who arrived to investigate. Chauvin arrived as backup. Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck, prosecutors successfully argued, was the direct cause of his death. They laid out evidence that he died from low levels of oxygen. One of the most sensational pieces of testimony during the trial was delivered on the stand by Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, who openly condemned the actions of Chauvin during Floyd's arrest. Arradondo said Chauvin - who was fired from the department after Floyd's death - failed to follow department use-of-force, de-escalation, and duty to render air policies. 4 George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota Credit: The Mega Agency  "I absolutely agree that violates our policy," Chief Arrandondo said when asked about Chauvin's tactics by the prosecutor. "That is not part of our policy; that is not what we teach," he added. He later added that Chauvin's actions may have been acceptable during "the first few seconds" of his interaction with Floyd, but not after the man was subdued. Once Mr. Floyd had stopped resisting, and certainly once he was in distress and trying to verbalize that, that should have stopped, Arradondo said. Chauvin's sentencing is scheduled to be announced Friday, 25 June at 2.30pm. Chauvin will be sentenced only on the most serious charge under Minnesota law, which carries a maximum sentence of 40 years. But the practical maximum sentence Judge Peter Cahill could impose could be up to 30 years without risk of being overturned on appeal, according to case law. Chauvin is expected to appeal the sentence. Chauvin was found guilty on two counts of murder - second-degree unintentional murder and third-degree murder. According to Minnesota guidelines, each murder charge carries 12.5 years for someone like Chauvin who does not have any prior criminal history. However, Minnesota has asked for a stricter sentence due to several factors - including that the attack happened in front of kids and that George Floyd was treated with "particular cruelty". Chauvin could face 40 years behind bars for the second degree murder conviction, while third degree murder could result in 25 years. 4 Derek Chauvin faces 40 years behind bars Credit: Reuters  Most read in News KAM SLAM Kamala snaps and says 'it's not my first trip' as she arrives for border visit Latest HOLLYWOOD HORROR Deadly shooting at home owned by Fashion Nova boss on celeb-packed street 'WE'RE GONNA DIE' Miami condo survivors said last goodbyes as collapse leaves 159 missing PROUD AS PENCE Pence takes big swipe at Trump saying he was 'PROUD' to certify Biden's win World Exclusive CHEATING HANCOCK British minister's AFFAIR with married aide exposed after office kiss LOOMING DISASTER Condo sank at 'alarming rate' before collapse killed 4 & left 159 missing  Second degree manslaughter has a maximum sentence of 10 years, but state guidelines say someone with no prior criminal history should receive four years. Chauvin could face a total of 75 years in prison - but Minnesota law states that criminals are sentenced according to the top count. This means that Chauvin would only serve the sentence for his most serious crime, in this case, the second-degree murder.