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Minnesota Governor On Chauvin Verdict: “Let Us Continue On This March Towards Justice”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the Derek Chauvin “verdict is an important step forward for justice,” but there is still work left to do.
He called for a continued “march for justice” and change “through systemic reform.”
Read a portion of the statement he released after the verdict:
“No verdict can bring George back, and my heart is with his family as they continue to grieve his loss. Minnesota mourns with you, and we promise the pursuit of justice for George does not end today.”
“True justice for George only comes through real, systemic change to prevent this from happening again.”
And the tragic death of Daunte Wright this week serves as a heartbreaking reminder that we still have so much more work to do to get there.”
Too many Black people have lost—and continue to lose—their lives at the hands of law enforcement in our state”
Our communities of color cannot go on like this. Our police officers cannot go on like this. Our state simply cannot go on like this. And the only way it will change is through systemic reform.”
We must rebuild, restore, and reimagine the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. We must tackle racial inequities in every corner of society — from health to home ownership to education. We must come together around our common humanity.”
“Let us continue on this march towards justice.”
