Crime & Safety
Hoboken Reacts To Chauvin Verdict: 'Every Good Cop'
Hoboken officials reacted to the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Chauvin, convicted of the death of George Floyd.
HOBOKEN, NJ — Following the announcement of a verdict in the trial of Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday — Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd last Memorial Day — Hoboken officials reacted, including Police Chief Ken Ferrante:
Every good cop in the United States just said "Thank God!". A diverse jury just delivered justice. https://t.co/kTz2r56S0d
— Chief Ken Ferrante (@KenFerrante) April 20, 2021
True justice is when our children aren’t judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. There’s much work ahead, but with a renewed effort to acknowledge and correct our society’s injustices, we will get there.
— Ravinder S. Bhalla (@RaviBhalla) April 20, 2021
Last June, in advance of protests in Hoboken, the police chief issued a statement on the death of Floyd. READ MORE: Hoboken Police Chief Gives New Statement Before Planned Floyd Protest.
Chauvin, 45, was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death. READ MORE: Jury Finds Derek Chauvin Guilty On All Counts In Death Of Floyd
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William Bornhoft contributed to this report.
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