George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd on Derek Chauvin's sentencing

Joy Reid leads The ReidOut as former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, joins us at this historic moment telling Joy Reid, "I just think he should've gotten the maximum. You have to understand that--my brother, he's dead... We cherished him." Floyd family attorney Benjamin Crump says on Chauvin being sentenced, "Today represents an opportunity for America to have a turning point." Then, voting rights activist LaTosha Brown joins The ReidOut on why we need comprehensive federal legislation to empower people to exercise their right to vote. Plus, legal expert Fred Lawrence explains what we might see as the Trump Organization is expected to face criminal charges next week. Finally, author, actor, and activist George Takei joins Joy Reid as we celebrate Pride Month! All this and more in this Friday edition of The ReidOut with Joy Reid.

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Joy Reid conducts one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers while addressing provocative political issues both inside and outside of the beltway. Reid, who is also a best-selling author and public speaker, joined MSNBC in 2011 as a contributor. Drawing from her decades-long experience in politics, passion for addressing the intersection of race, justice and culture, as well as her signature tenacious interviewing style, Reid kicks off MSNBC’s primetime lineup by delving into American politics as it unfolds.