Nearly one year after George Floyd‘s murder, justice may be served. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged with murder and manslaughter in his May 25, 2020 death, is finally standing trial.
As the public awaits a verdict, here’s what you should know about Floyd, the circumstances surrounding his unjust death, and his legacy. 1.
Floyd Died After A Police Officer Knelt On His Neck For 9 Minutes In footage taken by witnesses that night, Floyd could be heard pleading “please, please I can’t breathe” while pinned to the ground by a white officer, later identified as Chauvin, 45.
The disturbing footage surfaced on May 26, a day after Minneapolis police responded to a complaint of a “forgery in progress,” according to a police
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