Well, first of all.
I wanted to thank everybody for being
here and for providing the input you did,
not just the people who were in
the courtroom here, but also those
who provided written statements.
Of both from. The Floyd family.
And the defendant's family.
I've read all the impact statements
that were submitted earlier and
listen carefully at all the
input here today and it is truly
appreciated that you took the time.
To stay with this case.
And to provide me with input.
I have reviewed the
PRESENTENCE investigation.
And carefully considered all the facts.
The case in the law.
But my comments are actually
going to be very brief.
Because. It most of it's
going to be in writing. I
have a 22 page memorandum that is going
to be attached to the sentencing order
and why am I doing it in writing?
To emphasize the fact that
determining the appropriate sentence
in any case and in this case.
Is a legal analysis.
It's applying the rule of law.
To the facts of an individual
and specific case.
And that is why,
as opposed to trying to be being
profound here on the record,
I prefer that you read the legal
analysis that explains how I
determine the sentence in this case.
What the case is or what the
sentence is not based on.
Is emotion. Or sympathy.
But at the same time,
I want to acknowledge the deep.
And tremendous pain.
That all the families are feeling,
especially the Floyd family.
You have our sympathies.
And I acknowledge and hear
the pain that you are feeling.
I acknowledge the pain not only
of those in this courtroom.
But the Floyd family who were
outside this courtroom and
other members of the community,
it has been painful throughout.
End up in county.
Throughout the state of
Minnesota and even the country.
But most importantly,
we need to recognize the
pain of the Floyd family.
I'm not going to attempt to be.
Profound or clever? 'cause
it's not the appropriate time.
I'm not basing my sentence
also on. Public opinion
I am not basing it.
Any attempt to send any messages.
A trial court judge.
The job of a trial court
judge is to apply the law to
specific facts and to deal
with individual cases. And so.
Mr Chauvin. As to count one based
on the verdict of the jury finding
you guilty of an intentional second
degree murder while committing a
felony under Minnesota Statute 609.19,
subdivision two, perenne one.
It is the judgment of the court that
you now stand convicted of that offence.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Section 6 or 904, counts two and
three will remain unadjudicated as
they are lesser offenses of count 1.
A sentence for count 1.
The court commits you to the custody
of the Commissioner of Corrections for
a period of 270 months. That's 270.
That is a 10 year addition to the
presumptive sentence of 150 months.
This is based on your.
Uh, abuse of a position of trust and
authority and also the particular
cruelty shown to George Floyd.
You're granted credit for
199 days already served.
Pay the mandatory surcharge of
$78 to be paid from prison wages.
You're prohibited from possessing firearms,
ammunition,
or explosives for the remainder of your life.
Provided DNA sample is required by law.
Register as a predatory offender
as required by law.
And you will receive a copy of the
order and also the attached memorandum
explaining the Court's analysis.
Anything further from the state?
If this needs to be said, we just ask
that it be executed forthwith. Turn
is remanded to the custody of the
sheriff to be transported back to
the DLC or whichever custody is
currently holding him. Anything
for the belts
alright? Thank you we are adjourned.
Here.