Just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, the jury in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial reached a verdict after less than a day of deliberations. The jury found Chauvin guilty on three charges: second-degree murder; third-degree murder; and second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. The jury’s verdict follows three weeks of arguments and witness testimony.

Floyd’s death sparked nationwide outrage in June 2020 after a video went viral that showed Chauvin murdering Floyd and kneeling on him for more than nine minutes. Following his death, crowds gathered in almost every major city across the nation demanding justice and an end to police brutality and state-sponsored murder.

Under these charges, Chauvin faces a minimum sentence of 25 years in prison. However, the prosecution is fighting for a heavier sentence. Second-degree murder carries a maximum sentence of 40 years while third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter carry maximum sentences of up to 25 years and 10 years respectively. In total, Chauvin could face up to 75 years in prison.

During the trial, a total of 45 witnesses provided testimony, 35 on behalf of the prosecution and 7 on the side of the defense. Several bystanders who testified expressed their horror and guilt over what had happened.

“Too many Black people have lost — and continue to lose — their lives at the hands of law enforcement in our state,” said Governor Tim Walz following the verdict. “Our communities of color cannot go on like this. Our police officers cannot go on like this. Our state simply cannot go on like this. And the only way it will change is through systemic reform.”