How New Yorkers Reacted to the Guilty Verdict in the Derek Chauvin Trial Gotham Rex 5 years ago New York residents and public figures responded with surprise, elation and resignation. Source: New York Times Share: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Derek Chauvin intends to appeal George Floyd murder convictionDateSeptember 24, 2021In relation toNew York CityDerek Chauvin tried to reach plea deal before arrest in George Floyd caseDateJune 10, 2020In relation toNew York CityProsecutors want higher sentence for Derek Chauvin in George Floyd deathDateMay 1, 2021In relation toNew York City