ViewpointsOpinionOn Julius Caesar, Derek Chauvin, and the Fate of Our RepublicSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintPeople react after the verdict was read in the Derek Chauvin trial in Minneapolis, on April 20, 2021. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesRoger Kimball4/26/2021|Updated: 4/28/2021CommentaryJulius Caesar is often blamed for bringing about the end of the Roman Republic.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.