Judge Peter Cahill hardly slept during the six weeks he presided over the murder trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for killing George Floyd.

Cameras in the courtroom broadcast the veteran Minnesota judge’s every word to a global audience. Outside, the nation waited nervously for the outcome of a slaying that galvanized the movement for racial justice.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin listens as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill reads the jury's verdict on April 20, 20211. Image via court video Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin listens as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill reads the jury’s verdict on April 20, 20211. Image via court video

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