“George’s death is not in vain” – Lewis Hamilton feels justice has been served after a jury convicted Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd.
The American jury found Derek Chauvin guilty on three charges: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. This after the police officer had choked Floyd’s neck with his knee, sparking the global #BlackLivesMatter movement.
Lewis Hamilton welcomes guilty verdict
Lewis Hamilton, who has been at the forefront of campaigning of social equality for people of all colour, took to social media to show his approval for the verdict. Here’s the entire message, which fittingly ends with #BlackLivesMatter.
“JUSTICE for George! The emotions I feel right now are hard to describe.
Derek Chauvin has been found guilty. This is the first time that a white officer has been convicted for killing a black man in Minnesota. This is monumental, George’s death is not in vain.
“The result of the Derek Chauvin trial today is the right one. Convicting him of all three charges marks a new dawn in the fight for racial justice. This trial was an opportunity for the justice system to hold Derek Chauvin accountable for his actions when he took the life of George Floyd.
“We can now breathe a collective sigh of relief that the right decision has been met and that justice has been served.
“Today’s outcome is a somber victory for George and his family, but it shows that our efforts to promote justice are not in vain.
“Black voices have been heard and action is happening. When we stand together, we can make a difference. But this is just one step on the path towards a more equal society. Since George’s death, so many other Black people have died at the hands of the police and we must ensure the momentum of today continues.
“The fight isn’t over, and there is more to be done, but we can consider today a glimmer of hope. My thoughts and prayers are with George’s family. I hope they will feel a sense of peace from this result. #BlackLivesMatter”
