Former police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty in the killing of George Floyd, which sparked reactions from civil-rights activists, politicians and business leaders late Tuesday afternoon.
Read more: Ohio police shot and killed 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant just minutes before Chauvin verdict, bodycam footage shows Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris also spoke at the White House following the verdict to call on Congress to act on police reform. “This can be a moment of significant change,” Biden said.
“But if we’re being honest with ourselves, we know that true justice is about much more than a single verdict in a single trial,” he said, adding that he and his wife were sending their prayers to the Floyd family. iframe.twitter-tweet { width: 100% !important; } Here’s how some notables in business, sports and entertainment have been reacting to the verdict: