Watch the Moment George Floyd's Family Hears Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

By Daniel Villarreal On 4/20/21 at 5:50 PM EDT

George Floyd's family cheered, leaped from their seats and exchanged high-fives upon hearing the guilty verdict reported on TV news.

The family had been watching TV for the decision along with the family's lawyer, civil rights attorney Ben Crump.

WATCH: George Floyd's family reacts to the conviction of Derek Chauvin on all three counts in the death of George Floyd. https://t.co/6nN46Fosol pic.twitter.com/15Q5jiE3oB
— ABC News (@ABC) April 20, 2021

George Floyd Chauvin verdict family reaction video — A video has captured the exact moment that George Floyd's family learned about the Derek Chauvin verdict. In this photo, Gianna Floyd, daughter of George Floyd, and her mother Roxie Washington attend the funeral service in the chapel at the Fountain of Praise church June 9, 2020 in Houston, Texas. David J. Pool/Getty

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