U.S. Soccer has hailed Tuesday's conviction of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin as "one of justice for George Floyd's family", as the federation reiterated its desire to continue the fight for social justice.
Chauvin was convicted on all counts on Tuesday in the killing of Floyd in May 2020, an event that prompted large-scale protests all over the world.
The former police officer now faces up to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, up to 25 years for third-degree murder and up to 10 years for second-degree manslaughter.