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Apr 28, 2024 · George Floyd (born October 14, 1973, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.—killed May 25, 2020, Minneapolis, Minnesota) Black man whose videotaped death under the knee of a white police officer sparked protests in 2020, including some of the largest street demonstrations in U.S. history.
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Apr 26, 2024 · Floyd, who was Black, died on May 25, 2020, after Chauvin, who is white, kneeled on his neck for 9 1/2 minutes outside a convenience store where Floyd had tried to pass a counterfeit $20 bill.
May 2, 2024 · WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 18, 2023) – As the three-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death approaches, leaders of the nation’s Black-led legacy civil rights organizations condemned Congress’ failure to advance legislation to bring accountability to law enforcement.
Apr 18, 2024 · MINNEAPOLIS — Thomas Lane, one of the former Minneapolis police officers convicted in the murder of George Floyd, has completed his federal prison sentence, but still remains in federal custody.
Apr 25, 2024 · The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday signed off on a $150,000 settlement with Donald Williams, an eyewitness to George Floyd's murder who says the experience caused him PTSD.. Williams, 35 ...
Apr 29, 2024 · Federal prosecutors say Derek Chauvin was stabbed in prison 22 times by a former gang leader and one-time FBI informant who told investigators he targeted the former Minneapolis police officer because of his notoriety for killing George Floyd. Updated 5:43 PM PDT, December 1, 2023.
Apr 19, 2024 · By Sachi Laumas. By William G. Sykes and Kenith W. Taukolo, Contributing Writers. April 19, 2024. Family members of George Floyd and Eric Garner, who were killed by police, spoke about grief, loss ...
