He faces up to 30 years in prison.
Derek Chauvin will be sentenced for the murder of George Floyd later.
Experts say the former Minneapolis police officer faces up to 30 years behind bars, following his conviction in April.
He knelt on the black man's neck for more than nine minutes, prompting worldwide protests against racial injustice.
Toshira Garraway is a Minneapolis community activist who supports families affected by police violence - and says it's a significant day:
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin faces sentencing Friday in the death of George Floyd, with a judge weighing a prison term experts say could be as much as 30 years. Here’s what to know ahead of the hearing. https://t.co/2ZOPlL1Jka
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