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Sheriff Donny Youngblood gives his perspective on Derek Chauvin verdict

"This is really not about race from our standpoint. Do not let us all be divided."
Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood sits down with 23ABC Brenna Rose
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — "This is really not about race from our standpoint. Do not let us all be divided."

As we continue to follow the reaction to the Derek Chauvin conviction this week, 23ABC is sitting down with Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood to see what he believes this means for the country and the county.

Sheriff Youngblood discusses perspective of Cauvin verdict

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