President Biden Praying For ‘Right Verdict’ In Derek Chauvin Trial
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden weighed on the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and said he was praying for the right outcome.
Ahead of a meeting with lawmakers in the Oval Office, Biden told reporters that he was only weighing in on the trial into the death of George Floyd because the jury in the case had been sequestered. He also confirmed that he called Floyd’s family on Monday and said he “can only imagine the pressure and anxiety they’re feeling, the Daily News reports.
“I’m praying the verdict is the right verdict,” Biden said in remarks to reporters in the Oval office. “I think it’s overwhelming in my view.”
His comment come as the jury deliberated whether to convict Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes and killed him last summer. As the trial is ongoing, we will continue to keep you updated!
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