George Floyd: Black man dies after US police pin him to ground
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd: Black man dies after US police pin him to ground

Al Jazeera  

Four Minneapolis officers fired after the death of George Floyd, who died after being pinned down by a white officer. A Black man who yelled “I cannot breathe” as a white Minneapolis police officer pinned him down with his knee in the US state of Minnesota died late on Monday, police confirmed, drawing outrage from community members and leaders, and leading to the officers’ termination. FBI to investigate Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said during a news conference on Tuesday that the four officers involved in the incident were now “former employees”. — Mayor Jacob Frey May 26, 2020 In a statement earlier on Tuesday, the Minneapolis Police Department said its officers were responding to a “report of a forgery in progress”. ‘Trauma on trauma’ Community members and leaders have expressed outrage over the incident, with many drawing comparisons to Eric Garner, an unarmed Black man who died in 2014 after being placed in a chokehold by New York City police and pleading: “I can’t breathe.” That incident sparked nationwide protests.

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Family vows during funeral to push for charges after Black man pinned to ground outside hotel
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Family vows during funeral to push for charges after Black man pinned to ground outside hotel

Associated Press  

With chants of “Justice for D’Vontaye,” family and friends gathered Thursday for the funeral of a Black man who died after being pinned to the ground by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel. Al Sharpton, the civil rights leader who delivered the eulogy Thursday, said being fired is “not enough.” “You should not lose just your job when D’Vontaye lost …

Death of man pinned by hotel guards in Milwaukee is reviewed as a homicide, prosecutors say
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Death of man pinned by hotel guards in Milwaukee is reviewed as a homicide, prosecutors say

Hindustan Times  

MILWAUKEE — The death of Dvontaye Mitchell, a Black man who was pinned to the ground last month by hotel security guards in Milwaukee in a case that has drawn comparisons to the murder of George Floyd, is being reviewed as a homicide, prosecutors said Wednesday. Death of man pinned by hotel guards in Milwaukee is reviewed as a homicide, …

Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy for Black man who died after being held down by Milwaukee hotel guards
6 months ago

Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy for Black man who died after being held down by Milwaukee hotel guards

Hindustan Times  

MILWAUKEE — The Rev. Al Sharpton is scheduled deliver a eulogy for a Black man who died last month after being pinned to the ground by hotel security guards in Milwaukee, his office said Tuesday. Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy for Black man who died after being held down by Milwaukee hotel guards The death of Dvontaye Mitchell has drawn …

Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd’s murder
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd’s murder

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to an eyewitness who tried to intervene to prevent George Floyd’s murder and who says he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result. Donald Williams, a mixed martial arts fighter who testified against former Officer Derek Chauvin in his 2021 murder trial, sued the city last …

At least 11 Minneapolis officers disciplined amid unrest after George Floyd’s murder, reports show
9 months ago

At least 11 Minneapolis officers disciplined amid unrest after George Floyd’s murder, reports show

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — At least 11 Minneapolis police officers were disciplined for alleged policy violations amid the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, with penalties ranging from firings to reprimands, newly released documents show. Police officials have been slow to release disciplinary reports resulting from the department’s response to the sometimes violent protests that erupted after Floyd was murdered …

US paramedics found guilty in 2019 death of Black man Elijah McClain
1 year ago

US paramedics found guilty in 2019 death of Black man Elijah McClain

Al Jazeera  

McClain fell unconscious after police put him in a chokehold before paramedics injected him with powerful sedative. Two paramedics in the western US state of Colorado have been found guilty of criminally negligent homicide for their role in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a young Black man who died after police roughly detained him, put him in a chokehold, …

Derek Chauvin breaks silence in first jailhouse interview over George Floyd’s murder
1 year, 1 month ago

Derek Chauvin breaks silence in first jailhouse interview over George Floyd’s murder

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Derek Chauvin, the former …

Supreme Court rejects appeal of former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court rejects appeal of former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin ‘s appeal of his conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of George Floyd. The justices did not comment in leaving in place state court rulings affirming Chauvin’s conviction and 22 1/2-year sentence. Floyd, who was Black, died on May 25, 2020, after Chauvin, who is …

Minneapolis police reforms leader hired following George Floyd’s murder retiring after a year
1 year, 5 months ago

Minneapolis police reforms leader hired following George Floyd’s murder retiring after a year

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The law enforcement veteran appointed to oversee reforms at the Minneapolis police department in the wake of George Floyd’s killing plans to retire in September after enduring sharp criticism in his first year on the job. Alexander has said he lacked the resources to complete ambitious projects like replacing the city’s five police precincts with community centers offering …

6 key points from the scathing report on Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s killing
1 year, 6 months ago

6 key points from the scathing report on Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s killing

Associated Press  

The Justice Department on Friday issued a scathing assessment of Minneapolis police, alleging that racial discrimination and excessive force went unchecked before George Floyd’s killing because of inadequate oversight and an unwieldy process for investigating complaints. In 2017, for example, an officer fatally shot Justine Ruszczyk Damond, an unarmed white Australian-born woman who “spooked” him when she approached his squad …

George Floyd’s killing capped years of violence, discrimination by Minneapolis police, DOJ says
1 year, 6 months ago

George Floyd’s killing capped years of violence, discrimination by Minneapolis police, DOJ says

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Justice Department on Friday issued a withering critique of Minneapolis police, alleging that they systematically discriminated against racial minorities, violated constitutional rights and disregarded the safety of people in custody for years before George Floyd was killed. The investigation found that Minneapolis officers used excessive force, including “unjustified deadly force,” and violated the rights of people engaged …

George Floyd’s killing capped years of violence, discrimination by Minneapolis police, Justice Dept. says
1 year, 6 months ago

George Floyd’s killing capped years of violence, discrimination by Minneapolis police, Justice Dept. says

LA Times  

The Department of Justice, headed by Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland, concluded that systemic problems in the Minneapolis Police Department “made what happened to George Floyd possible.” The Justice Department on Friday issued a withering critique of Minneapolis police, alleging that they systematically discriminated against racial minorities, often violated constitutional rights and disregarded the safety of people in custody for years …

‘Systemic problems’ at Minneapolis Police Dept. led to George Floyd’s murder, Justice Department says
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Systemic problems’ at Minneapolis Police Dept. led to George Floyd’s murder, Justice Department says

CNN  

CNN — Three years after George Floyd was murdered by then-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, the Justice Department issued a blistering report Friday of the city’s police department, detailing racial discrimination, excessive and unlawful use of force, First Amendment violations and a lack of accountability for officers. “MPD used force to punish people who made officers angry or criticized the …

US policeman who held back crowd convicted in George Floyd murder
1 year, 8 months ago

US policeman who held back crowd convicted in George Floyd murder

Hindustan Times  

The last of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd has been found guilty of manslaughter. This photo shows Tou Thao, a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd. Tou Thao, who held back onlookers as three other officers pinned the 46-year-old Black man to the …

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing
1 year, 8 months ago

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing

LA Times  

Tou Thao, a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders as his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd, has been convicted of aiding and abetting manslaughter. Tou Thao, who already had been convicted in federal court of violating Floyd’s civil rights, was the last of four former officers facing judgment in state court in Floyd’s killing. He said it …

Fate of last ex-cop charged in Floyd murder lies with judge
1 year, 11 months ago

Fate of last ex-cop charged in Floyd murder lies with judge

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The attorney for a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd said in court filings Tuesday that his client is innocent of criminal wrongdoing and should be acquitted on state charges of aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter. But Thao asked Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill to decide, based …

Fate of last ex-cop charged in Floyd murder lies with judge
1 year, 11 months ago

Fate of last ex-cop charged in Floyd murder lies with judge

The Independent  

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Stomp his a**: US cops laughed, boasted as Black man they assaulted lay dying
1 year, 11 months ago

Stomp his a**: US cops laughed, boasted as Black man they assaulted lay dying

India Today  

Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old US man, was manhandled by police following his arrest for a traffic violation in the city of Memphis. The officers laughed, boasted, kneeled on the Black man as he lay dying. READ | Video shows Black man screaming for mother as US cops beat him to death On the body camera footage, one officer could be …

Ex-cop who kneeled on George Floyd’s back gets 3.5-year term
2 years, 1 month ago

Ex-cop who kneeled on George Floyd’s back gets 3.5-year term

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The former Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s back while another officer kneeled on the Black man’s neck was sentenced Friday to 3 1/2 years in prison. Kueng is already serving a federal sentence for violating Floyd’s civil rights, and the state and federal sentences will be served at the same time. Floyd died on May …

Timeline of events since George Floyd's arrest and murder
2 years, 2 months ago

Timeline of events since George Floyd's arrest and murder

The Independent  

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City where George Floyd was killed struggles to recruit cops
2 years, 2 months ago

City where George Floyd was killed struggles to recruit cops

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Inside the Minneapolis Police Academy’s sprawling campus on the city’s north side, six people sat soberly and listened to a handful of officers and city officials make their pitch about joining an understaffed department that is synonymous with the murder of George Floyd. “Our city needs more police officers,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in August, while presenting …

Former police officer sentenced to 2.5 years for Floyd killing
2 years, 5 months ago

Former police officer sentenced to 2.5 years for Floyd killing

Al Jazeera  

Thomas Lane is one of four Minneapolis officers who have been charged with the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. A former police officer was sentenced to two and half years in prison on federal charges stemming from his role in the killing of George Floyd, an incident that sparked protests around the globe against police brutality and …

George Floyd Death: Ex-Minnesota Cop Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
2 years, 6 months ago

George Floyd Death: Ex-Minnesota Cop Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

News 18  

Ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison by an US court on Thursday for violating George Floyd’s civil rights during his May 2020 arrest. Derek Chauvin was initially sentenced to prison for 21 years but senior US district court Judge Paul Magnuson subtracted seven months for time served. “This sentence should send a strong message …

George Floyd death: Former US cop Derek Chauvin sentenced to 21 years in prison
2 years, 6 months ago

George Floyd death: Former US cop Derek Chauvin sentenced to 21 years in prison

India TV News  

Highlights African American man George Floyd died in May 2020. George Floyd death: African American man George Floyd's death which took place in May 2020, is again making headlines, as former US cop, Derek Chauvin got sentenced to 21 years in prison for his "racially motivated" killing. "The Justice Department announced today that former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, 46, …

Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights
2 years, 6 months ago

Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights

Al Jazeera  

Former US police officer, convicted last year of murdering Floyd in Minneapolis, will serve sentence in federal prison. A United States federal court has sentenced former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating the civil rights of George Floyd, a Black man killed when Chauvin kneeled on his neck for more than nine minutes in …

New federal lawsuits target ex-cop who killed George Floyd
2 years, 7 months ago

New federal lawsuits target ex-cop who killed George Floyd

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Two Minnesotans filed federal civil rights lawsuits Tuesday against the city of Minneapolis and Derek Chauvin, alleging they were traumatized when the former police officer used his “signature move” of kneeling on their necks — the same way that he killed George Floyd. Chauvin admitted to many of Pope’s allegations when he pleaded guilty in December to federal …

Minneapolis renames intersection to honor George Floyd
2 years, 7 months ago

Minneapolis renames intersection to honor George Floyd

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The intersection where George Floyd died at the hands of Minneapolis police officers was renamed in his honor Wednesday, among a series of events to remember a man whose killing forced America to confront racial injustice. Floyd’s brother Terrence was among family members to attend as a commemorative street sign marked the corner of 38th Street and Chicago …

When and how did George Floyd die?
2 years, 7 months ago

When and how did George Floyd die?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. President Joe Biden marked the second anniversary of …

Ex-police Officer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in George Floyd Death
2 years, 7 months ago

Ex-police Officer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in George Floyd Death

News 18  

One of three former Minneapolis police officers facing trial for the death of George Floyd pleaded guilty on Wednesday to manslaughter charges. Thomas Lane was convicted in February of federal charges of violating the civil rights of Floyd, the African-American man whose May 2020 murder sparked nationwide protests. Lane, who is white, had been scheduled to go on trial next …

Former police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing
2 years, 7 months ago

Former police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing

LA Times  

A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd, admitting that he intentionally helped restrain the Black man in a way that created an unreasonable risk and caused his death. Lane and two other former officers, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, have already been …

Before Floyd, a Black man screamed ‘I can’t breathe’ then died
2 years, 9 months ago

Before Floyd, a Black man screamed ‘I can’t breathe’ then died

Al Jazeera  

Two months before George Floyd uttered the words that would dominate Black Lives Matter demonstrations, another Black man in California died after screaming “I can’t breathe” while multiple officers restrained him as they tried to take a blood sample, according to records and a video. Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis on May 25 of that year as he, …

For 3 more officers at Floyd killing, jury says: Guilty
2 years, 10 months ago

For 3 more officers at Floyd killing, jury says: Guilty

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The three Minneapolis police officers alongside Derek Chauvin at the scene of George Floyd’s killing offered a variety of reasons why they weren’t to blame: Inexperience. A federal jury swept them all aside Thursday, emerging from two days of deliberations that followed a month of testimony to convict Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane …

United States jury finds three ex-cops involved in George Floyd's death guilty
2 years, 10 months ago

United States jury finds three ex-cops involved in George Floyd's death guilty

India TV News  

Highlights At least 3 former police officers of Minneapolis were found guilty by a federal jury on Feb 24 They were found accused of violating civil rights of George Floyd Jury found that Thomas Lane, J Alexander Kueng, and Tou Thao all deprived Floyd of his right to care At least three former police officers of Minneapolis, the US state …

3 former police officers convicted of rights violations in George Floyd killing
2 years, 10 months ago

3 former police officers convicted of rights violations in George Floyd killing

LA Times  

Three former Minneapolis police officers were convicted Thursday of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care when Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for 9 1/2 minutes as the 46-year-old Black man was handcuffed and facedown on the street on …

George Floyd death: 3 former Minneapolis police officers found guilty of violating his civil rights
2 years, 10 months ago

George Floyd death: 3 former Minneapolis police officers found guilty of violating his civil rights

CNN  

St. Paul, Minnesota CNN — Former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights by a federal jury in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday. They added that the verdicts should serve as an example of why police departments “should expand and prioritize instruction on an officer’s duty to …

Three ex-Minneapolis police officers guilty of violating George Floyd's civil rights
2 years, 10 months ago

Three ex-Minneapolis police officers guilty of violating George Floyd's civil rights

NPR  

Three ex-Minneapolis police officers guilty of violating George Floyd's civil rights Enlarge this image toggle caption Hennepin County Sheriff's Office/AP Hennepin County Sheriff's Office/AP A federal jury found three former Minneapolis police officers guilty of depriving George Floyd of his civil rights when they helped with the restraint that led to his death. Sponsor Message "Today's verdict recognizes that two …

Prosecutor in George Floyd civil rights trial says 3 officers 'chose to do nothing'
2 years, 10 months ago

Prosecutor in George Floyd civil rights trial says 3 officers 'chose to do nothing'

NPR  

Prosecutor in George Floyd civil rights trial says 3 officers 'chose to do nothing' Enlarge this image toggle caption Court TV/Pool/File/Via AP Court TV/Pool/File/Via AP ST. PAUL, Minn. — Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights "chose to do nothing" as a fellow officer squeezed the life out of Floyd, a prosecutor said in her …

Prosecutor: Officers ‘chose to do nothing’ as George Floyd died
2 years, 10 months ago

Prosecutor: Officers ‘chose to do nothing’ as George Floyd died

Al Jazeera  

The defence says Floyd’s death was a tragedy but that does not make it a crime. Three police officers sat by and “chose to do nothing” when their colleague knelt on George Floyd’s neck leading to his death in Minneapolis, Minnesota in May 2020, a United States federal prosecutor said during closing arguments in their trial. All three pleaded not …

Three former cops in George Floyd killing ‘chose to do nothing,’ prosecutor says
2 years, 10 months ago

Three former cops in George Floyd killing ‘chose to do nothing,’ prosecutor says

LA Times  

Then-Police Officers Thomas Lane, left, and J. Alexander Kueng escort George Floyd, center, to a police vehicle in Minneapolis in this still from a May 25, 2020, video. Lane, Kueng and fellow former Officer Tou Thao are on trial on charges of violating Floyd’s civil rights by failing to act as then-Officer Derek Chauvin killed him. Three former Minneapolis police …

Officers' trial in Floyd killing enters possible final week
2 years, 10 months ago

Officers' trial in Floyd killing enters possible final week

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The trial of three former Minneapolis police officers …

George Floyd death: Three former officers involved in Floyd’s death have all testified at their federal civil rights trial. Here’s what they said
2 years, 10 months ago

George Floyd death: Three former officers involved in Floyd’s death have all testified at their federal civil rights trial. Here’s what they said

CNN  

CNN — Defense attorneys rested their case Monday in the federal civil rights trial of three former officers involved in George Floyd’s death. Left to right: J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, Tou Thao All three former officers will face a state trial later this year on charges of aiding and abetting in Floyd’s murder. “He started shaking very violently.” In …

George Floyd Death: Derek Chauvin joked while restraining Floyd, former officer testifies
2 years, 10 months ago

George Floyd Death: Derek Chauvin joked while restraining Floyd, former officer testifies

CNN  

CNN — Former Minneapolis police officer J. Alexander Kueng laughed at a joke made by Derek Chauvin while restraining George Floyd, according to testimony Thursday. Kueng testified he could have performed CPR on Floyd Sertich asked Kueng about the moments leading up to Floyd’s restraint and about his recollection of Floyd on the ground. “I recall officer Chauvin saying we’re …

Officer in Floyd killing says his role was crowd control
2 years, 10 months ago

Officer in Floyd killing says his role was crowd control

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George …

George Floyd killing: Second officer testifies in federal trial
2 years, 10 months ago

George Floyd killing: Second officer testifies in federal trial

Al Jazeera  

Three former Minneapolis police officers are accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights in May 2020 killing. One of three Minneapolis police officers charged with federal civil rights violations in George Floyd’s killing, which triggered global protests and a re-examination of racism and policing in the United States, took the stand on Wednesday at their trial. Under cross-examination by prosecutor …

Former Minneapolis officer says he assumed fellow cops were caring for George Floyd
2 years, 10 months ago

Former Minneapolis officer says he assumed fellow cops were caring for George Floyd

LA Times  

A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s killing testified Tuesday that he was relying on his fellow officers to care for Floyd’s medical needs while he controlled onlookers as police tried to arrest the Black man. Tou Thao is one of three former officers charged in federal court with violating Floyd’s constitutional rights when Officer Derek Chauvin pressed …

Police trainer testifies against officers in Floyd's death
2 years, 11 months ago

Police trainer testifies against officers in Floyd's death

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Floyd died because his upper …

Lung expert testifies officers could have saved George Floyd’s life
2 years, 11 months ago

Lung expert testifies officers could have saved George Floyd’s life

LA Times  

George Floyd could have been saved if Minneapolis police officers had moved him into a position to breathe more easily, and his chances of survival would have “doubled or tripled” if they had performed CPR as soon as his heart stopped, a lung specialist testified Monday at the trial of three former officers charged with violating Floyd’s civil rights. “Oxygen …

George Floyd: Prosecutors To Show Cops Violated Victim's Rights
2 years, 11 months ago

George Floyd: Prosecutors To Show Cops Violated Victim's Rights

News 18  

Witness testimony will get underway in earnest Tuesday at the federal civil rights trial of three former Minneapolis police officers accused of failing to intervene as fellow Officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd by pressing his knee into the Black man’s neck as he lay facedown, handcuffed and gasping for air. Prosecutors and defense attorneys spent most of Monday laying …

A 2nd trial is underway in Minnesota, addressing the murder of George Floyd
2 years, 11 months ago

A 2nd trial is underway in Minnesota, addressing the murder of George Floyd

NPR  

A 2nd trial is underway in Minnesota, addressing the murder of George Floyd The federal civil rights trial of three former Minneapolis police officers is underway. Trepel said, quote, "these three CPR-trained defendants stood or knelt next to Officer Chauvin as he slowly killed George Floyd right in front of them." SEPIC: Chauvin pleaded guilty last month to these same …

Three officers ‘watched as George Floyd died a slow and agonising death’, says prosecutor in opening statement
2 years, 11 months ago

Three officers ‘watched as George Floyd died a slow and agonising death’, says prosecutor in opening statement

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three former police officers …

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