Teenager Darnella Frazier has been praised for filming George Floyd's fatal arrest last year, following the conviction of ex-cop Derek Chauvin.
According to CBS News, the then-17-year-old recorded former police officer Chauvin's fatal arrest of Floyd, after resting his knee on the back of Floyd's neck for over nine minutes.
This footage was one of the key pieces of evidence in Chauvin's trial, which concluded on Tuesday, April 20, after the jury returned a guilty verdict.
In an emotional Facebook post made in the aftermath Chauvin's conviction, the now-18-year-old Frazier wrote:
"I just cried so hard This last hour my heart was beating so fast, I was so anxious, anxiety bussing through the roof. But to know GUILTY ON ALL 3 CHARGES !!!
"THANK YOU GOD THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. George Floyd we did it!! Justice has been served. [sic]"
Suffice it to say that Frazier's post quickly accrued a lot of attention from other social media users, and currently boasts over 11,000 likes, 2,000 shares, and a further 3,400 comments as of the time of writing.
For example, one person wrote: "You are a hero. Thank you. I hope you are able to rest a little easier. I know the fight is a long way from over but your bravery, and this conviction, is hopefully a start."
Another commenter said: "Thank you Darnella for your bravery & strength in filming those horrific MINUTES, it was for your video we were able to SEE the TRUTH as the prosecution has said so many times. [sic]"
A third person chimed in: "Because of your bravery, justice has been served! I pray that you will be able to find peace one day!
"Listening to your testimony hurt my heart for George and you and anyone who saw that horrible man commit murder."
This commenter then wrote: "Your testimony helped...BUT your video told the story. And your courage will contribute to change.
"Proud of you! And thank you! Sleep in peace tonight. Start to heal baby. Job well done! [sic]"
Finally, someone else added: "Thank you so much for being so brave. I'm so sorry you had to bear witness to George Floyd's murder, and I hope there is some amount of healing from this verdict. May you live a life full of blessings."
President Joe Biden himself also heaped praise upon Frazier, stating in a press conference following the Chauvin trial, calling her: "A brave young woman with a smartphone camera."
Not only that, but 60 Minutes+ correspondent Wesley Lowery tweeted: "Darnella Frazier changed the world."
Meanwhile, Washington Post columnist Michele Norris added: "Can we all sing a praise song for Darnella Frazier?
"[She] had the presence of mind to film that video that made such a difference in this case, and now must live with the memories that will walk alongside her for the rest of her years."