Derek Chauvin sentencing: Mother calls him 'favorite son,' says he's not a racist

Derek Chauvin's mother Carolyn Pawlenty appeared before the judge to make a statement during the former officer's sentencing for the death of George Floyd. Pawlenty said her son is not a racist and a good man who dedicated his life to the police department. "When you sentence my son, you will also be sentencing me," she told the judge.

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