At George Floyd Square, Derek Chauvin’s sentencing is ‘first step’ toward police accountability Jeannie Owen 3 years ago Chauvin, 45, who could have received up to 30 years in prison, is expected to serve about 15 years behind bars. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/06/25/chauvin-sentencing-george-floyd-square-mixed-emotions/5344967001/