BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, April 20, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued the following statement on the verdict of Derek Chauvin:

“My heart goes out to the loved ones of George Floyd, and I hope they find some healing in today’s verdict. Regardless of this decision, more work remains to prove once and for all that Black lives matter in America. We must honor George’s legacy and join together to build an inclusive system that truly works for everyone.”