CNN Draws Largest Audience for Derek Chauvin Verdict in Early Ratings

An approximate combined total of 18.38 million viewers across six networks — CNN, ABC, Fox News, MSNBC, CBS and Hln — watched on Tuesday as the verdict was announced in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.Per Nielsen’s Live + Same Day fast national time period data, which does not include out-of-home viewing nor NBC’s stats, CNN drew 4.028 million American viewers from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m Et. Chauvin was found guilty of three charges — second-degree unintentional murder, second-degree manslaughter and third-degree murder, with bail revoked and bond discharged. George Floyd died on May 25 after Chauvin knelt on his neck for over nine minutes. ...