CNN’s Don Lemon mourns George Floyd for 9 minutes, 29 seconds: ‘That’s a long time’
3 years, 9 months ago

CNN’s Don Lemon mourns George Floyd for 9 minutes, 29 seconds: ‘That’s a long time’

LA Times  

While speaking on the killing of George Floyd and the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who has been charged with murder and manslaughter, CNN anchor Don Lemon kept time for nine minutes and 29 seconds. that’s a long time,” Lemon said Monday on “CNN Tonight.” “You’ve heard that’s how long white police officer. Monday’s trial also featured audio from a phone call between a duty sergeant and a police dispatcher, who testified that she watched live surveillance footage of Floyd’s violent arrest in real-time and immediately reported the incident to the sergeant because “my instincts were telling me that something is wrong.” The Chauvin trial will continue this week, while the other three ex-officers involved in Floyd’s arrest and killing will be tried in August. Toward the end of Monday’s “CNN Tonight” segment on the proceedings, Lemon described his response to the video evidence of Chauvin pressing his knee into Floyd’s neck.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Derek Chauvin, ex-US police officer who killed George Floyd, sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison
3 years, 6 months ago

Derek Chauvin, ex-US police officer who killed George Floyd, sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison

Firstpost  

Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and a half years in jail today for murdering African American George Floyd, a killing that sparked America’s biggest demonstrations for racial justice in decades. Former policeman Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and a half years in jail today for murdering African American George Floyd, a killing that sparked America’s biggest demonstrations for …

George Floyd death: Former Police officer Derek Chauvin gets 22 years and 6 months in prison
3 years, 6 months ago

George Floyd death: Former Police officer Derek Chauvin gets 22 years and 6 months in prison

Hindustan Times  

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, whose dying gasps under Chauvin’s knee led to the biggest outcry against racial injustice in the U.S. in generations. The punishment — which fell short of the 30 years that prosecutors had requested — came after Chauvin broke his more …

Opinion: Why Derek Chauvin’s sentence doesn’t resolve things for me
3 years, 6 months ago

Opinion: Why Derek Chauvin’s sentence doesn’t resolve things for me

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Elliot Williams is a CNN legal analyst. CNN — A chapter in American history closed Friday, with Derek Chauvin receiving a sentence of 270 months, or 22.5 years, for the murder of George Floyd. In saying in their sentencing memo that “no sentence can undo the damage” of Chauvin’s actions, prosecutors could also have been describing our collective, …

Black Lives Matter: Cop who killed George Floyd gets 22.5 years in prison
3 years, 6 months ago

Black Lives Matter: Cop who killed George Floyd gets 22.5 years in prison

India Today  

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, whose dying gasps under Chauvin’s knee led to the biggest outcry against racial injustice in the US in generations. COURTROOM PROCEEDINGS Former police officer Derek Chauvin broke his long courtroom silence Friday as he faced sentencing for the murder of …

Derek Chauvin found guilty in George Floyd murder; verdict brings rare rebuke of police conduct
3 years, 8 months ago

Derek Chauvin found guilty in George Floyd murder; verdict brings rare rebuke of police conduct

Firstpost  

Minneapolis: A former police officer who pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck until well past Floyd’s final breath was found guilty of murder on Tuesday in a case that shook the nation’s conscience and drew millions into the streets for the largest racial justice protests in generations. Among the state’s star witnesses was the chief of the Minneapolis police, …

Expert: Chauvin did not take actions of 'reasonable officer'
3 years, 8 months ago

Expert: Chauvin did not take actions of 'reasonable officer'

India Today  

Prosecutors’ case against former Officer Derek Chauvin drew toward a close Monday with tender memories from George Floyd’s younger brother, along with another look at the harrowing video and testimony from a use-of-force expert who said no “reasonable” officer would have done what Chauvin did. “I don’t see him presenting a threat of anything,” Stoughton said, adding that no reasonable …

Like the George Floyd witnesses, he saw police kill a man.
3 years, 8 months ago

Like the George Floyd witnesses, he saw police kill a man.

CNN  

CNN — Watching eyewitnesses in Derek Chauvin’s trial express their grief, anger, fear and helplessness at seeing George Floyd beg for his life, Feidin Santana had been there before. Video Ad Feedback Man who recorded Walter Scott shooting speaks 01:01 - Source: CNN “It’s bringing up a lot of memories,” said the Dominican immigrant who came to the States at …

Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd’s neck area
3 years, 9 months ago

Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd’s neck area

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck area — and was bearing down with most of his weight — the entire 9 1/2 minutes the Black man lay facedown with his hands cuffed behind his back, a use-of-force expert testified Wednesday at Chauvin’s murder trial. Jody Stiger, a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant serving as …

Chauvin’s knee was never off Floyd’s neck: Expert
3 years, 9 months ago

Chauvin’s knee was never off Floyd’s neck: Expert

Al Jazeera  

Expert witness describes Derek Chauvin’s conduct as ‘excessive force’ as defence claims he was trained to do so. Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck – and was bearing down with most of his weight – the entire time George Floyd lay facedown with his hands cuffed behind his back, a use-of-force expert testified Wednesday at Chauvin’s …

In Chauvin trial, expert says ex-officer never took knee off Floyd’s neck
3 years, 9 months ago

In Chauvin trial, expert says ex-officer never took knee off Floyd’s neck

LA Times  

Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck — and was bearing down with most of his weight — the entire 9½ minutes the Black man lay facedown with his hands cuffed behind his back, a use-of-force expert testified Wednesday at Chauvin’s murder trial. Jody Stiger, a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant serving as a prosecution witness, said …

George Floyd: Police use-of-force instructor says Derek Chauvin’s kneeling is not a trained restraint
3 years, 9 months ago

George Floyd: Police use-of-force instructor says Derek Chauvin’s kneeling is not a trained restraint

CNN  

CNN — A Minneapolis Police use-of-force training instructor testified Tuesday that Derek Chauvin’s kneeling on George Floyd’s neck is not a trained neck restraint tactic. “We don’t train leg-neck restraints with officers in service, and as far as I know, we never have,” Lt. Johnny Mercil said. He said officers are trained to move suspects into a side recovery position …

Chauvin’s restraint of George Floyd was ‘unauthorised’: Officer
3 years, 9 months ago

Chauvin’s restraint of George Floyd was ‘unauthorised’: Officer

Al Jazeera  

US police lieutenant tells Derek Chauvin trial that officers are told ‘to stay away from the neck when possible’. The restraint former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin used on Black American George Floyd was unauthorised, an official with the city’s police department has said, on the latest day of testimony in Chauvin’s murder trial in the United States. Mercil said …

Police chief: Chauvin violated policy in arrest of George Floyd
3 years, 9 months ago

Police chief: Chauvin violated policy in arrest of George Floyd

Al Jazeera  

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo has testified in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial that the former officer did not act within the police department’s policies and ethics when he placed his knee on Black American man George Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes. ‘Blue wall of silence’ Over three-and-a-half hours of testimony on Monday, Arradondo backed Zimmerman’s assessment and said …

Chauvin told onlooker Floyd was big, ‘probably on something’
3 years, 9 months ago

Chauvin told onlooker Floyd was big, ‘probably on something’

LA Times  

In an image from video, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin listens as a witness is questioned on Tuesday. After the ambulance took George Floyd away, the Minneapolis officer who had pinned his knee on the Black man’s neck defended himself to a bystander by saying Floyd was “a sizable guy” and “probably on something,” according to police video played …

Jurors shown video at ex-officer’s trial in Floyd’s death
3 years, 9 months ago

Jurors shown video at ex-officer’s trial in Floyd’s death

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The video of George Floyd gasping for breath was essentially Exhibit A as the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee on the Black man’s neck went on trial Monday on charges of murder and manslaughter. The white officer “didn’t let up” even after a handcuffed Floyd said 27 times that he couldn’t breathe and went limp, …

George Floyd case: Jurors shown video footage at ex-police officer's trial
3 years, 9 months ago

George Floyd case: Jurors shown video footage at ex-police officer's trial

India Today  

The video of George Floyd gasping for breath was essentially Exhibit A as the former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who pressed his knee on the deceased’s neck went on trial on Monday on charges of murder and manslaughter. Derek Chauvin's attorney Eric Nelson countered by arguing: “Derek Chauvin did exactly what he had been trained to do over his …

George Floyd’s death more than a case and a cause, his brother says as he watches Derek Chauvin trial
3 years, 9 months ago

George Floyd’s death more than a case and a cause, his brother says as he watches Derek Chauvin trial

CNN  

CNN — Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, says it has been an “emotional roller-coaster” sitting in the courtroom for the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. “To everybody else, it was a case and a cause,” Floyd told CNN’s Alisyn Camerota on Tuesday morning when he appeared with family attorney Benjamin Crump. Crump told Camerota that …

Derek Chauvin trial: George Floyd told police ‘I can’t breathe’ 27 times as defendant accused of ‘betraying badge’
3 years, 9 months ago

Derek Chauvin trial: George Floyd told police ‘I can’t breathe’ 27 times as defendant accused of ‘betraying badge’

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 Former Minneapolis police officer …

Here’s what to expect as Chauvin’s murder trial begins
3 years, 9 months ago

Here’s what to expect as Chauvin’s murder trial begins

Al Jazeera  

‘Unambiguous’ events around Floyd’s death make for a challenging defence, but trial’s outcome is still up in the air. Obviously, Chauvin’s going to argue it wasn’t.” Proving unintentional second-degree murder means the prosecution must show beyond a reasonable doubt that Chauvin caused Floyd’s death while committing or attempting to commit another felony, third-degree assault. Padden explained Chauvin’s lawyer Eric Nelson …

Derek Chauvin’s trial begins with showing jurors video of George Floyd’s final moments
3 years, 9 months ago

Derek Chauvin’s trial begins with showing jurors video of George Floyd’s final moments

CNN  

Watch live coverage of the trial on HLN starting at 10 a.m. CNN — Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s head and neck for 4 minutes and 45 seconds as Floyd cried out for help, stayed on his neck as Floyd flailed and had seizures for 53 seconds, and then remained on a non-responsive Floyd for …

Former officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds – not the infamous 8:46
3 years, 9 months ago

Former officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds – not the infamous 8:46

CNN  

CNN — Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds, prosecutors said Monday, correcting the 8:46 timing that has become a symbol of police brutality. In opening statements of Chauvin’s criminal trial, prosecuting attorney Jerry Blackwell repeatedly emphasized the new 9:29 timing, telling jurors they were the “three most important numbers in …

George Floyd case: Diverse jury so far for ex-cop's trial
3 years, 9 months ago

George Floyd case: Diverse jury so far for ex-cop's trial

Hindustan Times  

The jurors seated so far in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death are a diverse group, an element being closely scrutinized in a case where race plays such a central role. A group of protesters march in the snow around the Hennepin County Government Center, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Minneapolis where the …

Prosecutors: Officer was on Floyd's neck for about 9 minutes
3 years, 10 months ago

Prosecutors: Officer was on Floyd's neck for about 9 minutes

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As the trial approaches for …

Prosecutors: Officer was on Floyd’s neck for about 9 minutes
3 years, 10 months ago

Prosecutors: Officer was on Floyd’s neck for about 9 minutes

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — As the trial approaches for a white Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, prosecutors are putting the time Derek Chauvin’s knee was on the Black man’s neck at about nine minutes. The narrative in the initial complaint filed May 29 by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says Chauvin held his knee to …

US revives investigation into George Floyd death
3 years, 10 months ago

US revives investigation into George Floyd death

Al Jazeera  

Department of Justice takes new action in the probe, which languished under the Trump administration. The actions indicate a renewed emphasis on the investigation by the Justice Department under the administration of President Joe Biden after the federal probe into Floyd’s death languished under the leadership of former President Donald Trump, according to the New York Times, citing two people …

Judge: Floyd’s past arrest details can’t be used at trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Judge: Floyd’s past arrest details can’t be used at trial

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Information about George Floyd’s prior arrests can’t be used at the trials of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in his death, but jurors will be allowed to hear details about two previous incidents involving the officer who kneeled on Floyd’s neck, a judge ruled. Floyd, who was Black and handcuffed, died May 25 after Officer Derek Chauvin, …

Officer with knee to George Floyd’s neck to be tried alone
3 years, 11 months ago

Officer with knee to George Floyd’s neck to be tried alone

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — A former Minneapolis police officer who held his knee to George Floyd’s neck for minutes will be tried separately from the three other former officers accused in his death, according to an order filed Tuesday that cites limited courtroom space due to COVID-19 restrictions. In his Monday order, which was filed Tuesday, the judge wrote that while the …

Ex-officers charged in George Floyd death to be tried separately
3 years, 11 months ago

Ex-officers charged in George Floyd death to be tried separately

Al Jazeera  

Judge rules that Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who held his his knee on Floyd’s neck, will be tried alone. Derek Chauvin the white police officer who held his knee on the neck of George Floyd for several minutes will be tried separately from the three other former officers accused in his death, according to scheduling court orders filed …

George Floyd: National Guard deployed after judge dismisses one charge against ex-police officer Derek Chauvin
4 years, 2 months ago

George Floyd: National Guard deployed after judge dismisses one charge against ex-police officer Derek Chauvin

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 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. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill …

Lead cop in George Floyd case had record of overusing restraints, prosecutors reveal
4 years, 3 months ago

Lead cop in George Floyd case had record of overusing restraints, prosecutors reveal

LA Times  

From left, former Minneapolis Police Officers Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, all of whom have been charged in the death of George Floyd. A white police officer accused in the death of George Floyd had used neck or head and upper-body restraints seven times before, including four incidents in which prosecutors say he went too …

Lawyers for ex-cops raise Floyd’s history of crime, drug use
4 years, 3 months ago

Lawyers for ex-cops raise Floyd’s history of crime, drug use

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — An attorney for one of four former Minneapolis officers charged in George Floyd’s death is highlighting Floyd’s past crimes and history of drug use, calling him an ex-con and “evident danger to the community.” Another is seizing on Floyd’s medical issues and addiction, saying he likely died from fentanyl, not a knee on his neck. Nelson compared Floyd’s …

Attorney for Minneapolis police officer says he’ll argue George Floyd died of an overdose and a heart condition
4 years, 4 months ago

Attorney for Minneapolis police officer says he’ll argue George Floyd died of an overdose and a heart condition

LA Times  

The public quickly reached its verdict: Minneapolis police killed George Floyd. “He killed himself.” Free to speak publicly since a judge lifted a gag order on all parties in the case late last month, Gray said he plans to argue that Floyd died from an overdose of the powerful opioid fentanyl and an underlying heart condition. The body camera videos …

Ex-cop’s video captures crowd’s horror during Floyd arrest
4 years, 4 months ago

Ex-cop’s video captures crowd’s horror during Floyd arrest

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Newly released body-camera video from a third officer involved in George Floyd’s arrest captures for the first time the growing horror of onlookers who repeatedly pleaded with the officers to get off Floyd. The video made available Thursday comes from fired Officer Tou Thao, one of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of Floyd, a …

George Floyd: Former Minneapolis officer told investigators call for backup sounded ‘urgent’
4 years, 4 months ago

George Floyd: Former Minneapolis officer told investigators call for backup sounded ‘urgent’

CNN  

CNN — A now-fired Minneapolis police officer told federal investigators looking into the death of George Floyd that a call for backup from one of the officers on the scene sounded “like it was urgent,” according to a video of the interview released Friday. During the roughly hour and a half long interview, Thao told FBI agents the call for …

Two police body cameras capture the struggle leading to George Floyd’s death
4 years, 5 months ago

Two police body cameras capture the struggle leading to George Floyd’s death

CNN  

CNN — Police body camera footage showing Minneapolis police pointing a gun at George Floyd and struggling with him during his fatal arrest was released by the court on Monday. Roughly 11 minutes and 23 seconds into Lane’s body camera video, Chauvin places his knee on Floyd’s neck. Around 16 minutes into the footage, Floyd utters his final words: “Man, …

Body cam footage of George Floyd’s death released to CNN
4 years, 5 months ago

Body cam footage of George Floyd’s death released to CNN

CNN  

CNN — New police body camera video viewed by CNN offers critical new context in the moments leading up to George Floyd’s death. Floyd’s last words, which were not seen in a previously released transcript, were, “I can’t breathe.” The two videos viewed by CNN Wednesday begin as Minneapolis police officers Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng are seen responding …

Officer to Floyd: ‘It takes ... a lot of oxygen to talk’
4 years, 6 months ago

Officer to Floyd: ‘It takes ... a lot of oxygen to talk’

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — As George Floyd told Minneapolis police officers that he couldn’t breathe more than 20 times in the moments before he died, the officer who pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck dismissed his pleas, saying “it takes a heck of a lot of oxygen to talk,” according to transcripts of body camera video recordings made public Wednesday. “You’re going …

Police Bodycam Transcripts: George Floyd Pleaded 20 Times That He Couldn't Breathe
4 years, 6 months ago

Police Bodycam Transcripts: George Floyd Pleaded 20 Times That He Couldn't Breathe

NPR  

Police Bodycam Transcripts: George Floyd Pleaded 20 Times That He Couldn't Breathe Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP Transcripts of police body camera video in the minutes leading up to George Floyd's death show that he pleaded about 20 times that he couldn't breathe and that one of the officers expressed concern about Floyd's well-being but was rebuffed by …

George Floyd: Judge threatens to move murder trial out of Minneapolis
4 years, 6 months ago

George Floyd: Judge threatens to move murder trial out of Minneapolis

CNN  

CNN — The former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd and the three other officers accused of aiding and abetting in his death appeared in court on Monday for a pretrial hearing. Asked about the allegations Monday evening on CNN’s “Erin Burnett Out Front,” Benjamin Crump, an attorney for the Floyd family, denied Paule’s claims of media leaks. …

Prosecutors: Officer had knee on Floyd for 7:46, not 8:46
4 years, 6 months ago

Prosecutors: Officer had knee on Floyd for 7:46, not 8:46

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday that a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd for 7 minutes, 46 seconds — not the 8:46 that has become a symbol of police brutality — but said the one-minute error would have no impact on the criminal case against four officers. The initial May 29 complaint alleges …

Prosecutors say officer had knee on George Floyd’s neck for 7:46 rather than 8:46
4 years, 6 months ago

Prosecutors say officer had knee on George Floyd’s neck for 7:46 rather than 8:46

LA Times  

A protester holds a sign that reads “8:46” in Tacoma, Wash., during a protest against police brutality after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday that a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd for 7 minutes, 46 seconds — not the 8:46 that has become a symbol of police brutality …

What do we know about George Floyd and his death?
4 years, 7 months ago

What do we know about George Floyd and his death?

The Independent  

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