Idaho Matters explores accountability versus justice after Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder

By Gemma Gaudette

Published April 21, 2021 at 3:02 PM MDT

A crowd gathers at George Floyd Square after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

After former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd Tuesday, Idaho Matters checks in with two people engaged in racial justice work in Idaho. We talk about what this moment means, and why they say there's still a long way to go to attain justice in America.

Our guests today:

Tai Simpson with the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
Jeremy Woodson from the ACLU of Idaho

Note: Jeremy Woodson is a member of Boise State Public Radio's Community Advisory Board.

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Gemma Gaudette

Hi! I’m Gemma Gaudette, the host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. During the day you’ll find me researching and writing about all the fascinating topics we tackle on our show. And of course, at noon, each weekday you’ll find me live behind the microphone as Idaho Matters airs.

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