George Floyd’s murderer sentenced to over 22 years

The US white ex-police officer convicted of murdering African-American man George Floyd is sentenced to 22 years and 6 months in jail.

Also, we’ll be speaking to the Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga on legislation which bars portrayal of homosexuality to minors in the country. Does the Hungarian government think that there’s anything wrong with being gay?

And Africa’s third coronavirus wave.

Joining Paul Henley to discuss these and other stories are Nanjala Nabola, a writer and researcher based in Nairobi, Kenya; and Yannis Palaiologos, European Union correspondent for Kathimerini, the Greek daily, political and financial morning newspaper.

(Image: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin reacts as the judge announces his sentence. Credit: REUTERS)