Updated On: 22 April, 2021 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
All through Wednesday, support and respect for Floyd continued pouring on social media from netizens and celebrities alike.

Chris Evans and Katy Perry Picture Courtesy: AFP
Hollywood celebrities hailed Wednesday`s verdict declaring former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin guilty of killing African-American man George Floyd. Chauvin went on trial for pinning Floyd to the pavement with his knee on May 25 last year for over nine minutes, which led to the latter`s death. The incident triggered the Black Lives Matter campaign.
Welcoming the court`s verdict, many Hollywood celebrities took to social media and paid respect to Floyd, echoing that justice had finally been served. Singer Demi Lovato posted on Instagram: "Rest In Power, George Floyed #blacklivesmatter."