Following a four day jury trial and three days of deliberations, on July 17, 2021, a jury in the Eastern District of Virginia acquitted our client on 5 out of 6 charges against him. U.S. v Zilevu – the Honorable Rossie D. Alston presided over the trial.
Firm News
The Daily Beast: Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Murdering George Floyd
Christopher Brown Esq. spoke with The Daily Beast’s Pilar Melendez about his take on Derek Chauvin’s sentencing.
Vox: Chauvin’s prison sentence is still not justice
Christopher Brown Esq. spoke with Vox’s Fabiola Cineas about how Derek Chauvin’s sentencing can lead to a greater dialogue about police reform in America.
The Hill: Chauvin to be sentenced Friday for Floyd murder
Christopher Brown Esq. spoke with The Hill’s Marty Johnson about how Judge Cahill’s sentencing decision in the Derek Chauvin case can help America move forward.
NBC: Police who kill often receive lenient or no punishments. Derek Chauvin could be the exception.
Christopher Brown Esq. spoke with NBC’s Janelle Griffith about the upcoming sentencing of Derek Chauvin and its implications.
USA Today: What is Section 242? Congress weighs policing change that may alter how we prosecute cops
Christopher Brown Esq. spoke with Bart Jansen about how Section 242 impacts criminal charges against police and gave his thoughts on police reform legislation in Congress.
