George Floyd’s family warn Chauvin jail term ‘not harsh enough’

George Floyd’s family warn Chauvin jail term ‘not harsh enough’
Reverend Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump hold a prayer with members of George Floyd’s family (Christian Monterrosa/AP)

Relatives of George Floyd have criticised the 22-and-a-half year sentence imposed on former police officer Derek Chauvin as too lenient.

One of Mr Floyd’s brothers, Rodney Floyd, called the sentence a “slap on the wrist”.

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