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Derek Chauvin is guilty of murdering George Floyd.

The former police officer’s actions triggered mass protests across the US and the world.

So why is this verdict so significant? And why are some people still asking whether justice has been served?

More US police officers charged over George Floyd death as protests continue - BBC News

All four police officers who were present when George Floyd was arrested in the US city of Minneapolis are now facing charges in connection with his death. Derek Chauvin, the officer who was filmed kneeling on his neck, has had his charge increased to second degree murder. Three other police officers who were there have been charged with aiding and abetting murder.

Chauvin Once Pulled His Gun On A Group Of White Kids For Firing A Nerf Gun

Kristofer Bergh says he believes his whiteness saved him that day.

Kristofer Bergh was 17 back in 2013 when Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin held him and his friends at gunpoint -- for shooting a Nerf dart out the window.