Rep. Vela's Statement on Derek Chauvin Being Found Guilty on All Counts
April 21, 2021
April 21, 2021
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, issued the following statement:
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Congressman Filemon Vela (TX-34) issued the following statement in response to the Minnesota jury's decision to convict former police officer, Derek Chauvin, for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd:
"American trial jurors are the guardians of public trust and the voice of a community's values. Today, the Minnesota jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek . . .
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Congressman Filemon Vela (TX-34) issued the following statement in response to the Minnesota jury's decision to convict former police officer, Derek Chauvin, for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd:
"American trial jurors are the guardians of public trust and the voice of a community's values. Today, the Minnesota jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek . . .