George Floyd

Man killed during Minneapolis police arrest in 2020

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George Perry Floyd Jr. was an African American man killed during an arrest after a store clerk alleged he had passed a counterfeit $20 bill in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, one of four police officers who arrived on the scene, knelt on Floyd's neck for a period initially reported to be 8 minutes and 46 seconds. After his death, protests against police brutality, especially toward black people, quickly spread across the United States and internationally.

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How the fatal arrest of George Floyd unfolded George Floyd was pronounced dead after Minneapolis police officers restrained him while he repeated, “I can’t breathe!” All four officers involved have been fired and have had charges filed.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:16Published 3 days ago

George Floyd's brother speaks out ahead of Chauvin murder trial George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, speaks out ahead of the murder trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was seen on video kneeling on Floyd’s neck. Chauvin’s.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:22Published 3 days ago

U.S. House passes 'George Floyd' police bill The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday banning controversial police tactics and easing the way for lawsuits against officers violating suspects' constitutional rights, although.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:40Published 4 days ago

'PeaceMobile': an anti-crime project on wheels The 'PeaceMobile' is a neighborhood symbol of pride on wheels to help prevent gun violence in the under-served New York City neighborhood of South Jamaica in Queens. Freddie Joyner has more. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:39Published 3 weeks ago

BLM inspired this young activist to run for office The death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement inspired Brooklyn activist Chi Ossé to run for local office. Says Ossé, “We talk about voting elected officials out that don’t.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 06:08Published on February 3, 2021

How Minneapolis became the epicenter for the BLM movement In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, Minneapolis City Council member Jeremiah Ellison found himself at the heart of a nation-wide conversation on the future of policing and public safety. Watch.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 07:36Published on February 1, 2021

What it's like to be a Black photographer covering pro-Trump rallies Mel D. Cole, a veteran music photographer, started documenting protests when George Floyd died in May 2020. Hear why he started covering pro-Trump rallies and what it was like being in the middle of.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:31Published on January 20, 2021

New York AG sues NYPD for handling of protests New York's state attorney general on Thursday sued New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio and the city's police commissioner over allegations the police used excessive force against racial justice.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:37Published on January 14, 2021

Employers asked to do more on racial inequality The killing of George Floyd prompted a major move among global corporations to combat racial inequity, but experts say they must recognize and tackle deep-set racism in their work cultures to effect.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:26Published on January 11, 2021

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George Floyd Trial Courthouse Barricaded with Barbed Wire, Fencing The courthouse where Derek Chauvin will be tried for murdering George Floyd looks like the same fortress that's around The U.S. Capitol right now ... heavily reinforced to block out the general public... TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
High School Student Used George Floyd as Sadie Hawkins Dance Invite The sick George Floyd Valentine's Day gag in L.A. found legs and went on over to Nevada, where a high school student used a twisted line as a Sadie Hawkins dance invite. This photo was captured.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago

George Floyd Murder Trial Courtroom Set Up for COVID-19 Safety George Floyd's murder trial is set to begin next month -- pandemic be damned -- and the courtroom's setup shows extensive coronavirus precautions are being made. Here's the first look at the 18th-floor.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago
George Floyd: Police officers investigated after 'you take my breath away' Valentine report A group of police officers in Los Angeles are under investigation after an offensive image was allegedly passed around. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
LAPD Cops Share George Floyd Post with Caption 'You Take My Breath Away' The LAPD is conducting an internal affairs investigation to determine which officers shared a photo of George Floyd with the caption, "You Take My Breath Away." The cops in question appear to work out.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago

Buffalo Cops' Felony Assault Case Dismissed, Knocked Down Elderly Man The Buffalo police officers who violently shoved an elderly man to the ground during the George Floyd protests are off the hook ... they won't be indicted for felony assault. Erie County D.A. John J... TMZ.com - Published on February 11, 2021
George Floyd Case, Defense Doesn't Want Him Compared to Jesus at Trial Jesus Christ has no place in the George Floyd murder case ... at least that's what Derek Chauvin’s defense lawyers are asking the judge to make sure of in his upcoming trial. Lawyers representing.. TMZ.com - Published on February 8, 2021
Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin's Divorce Finalized, Ex Says She Doesn't Feel Safe The ex-wife of the former cop who was arrested for killing George Floyd says she doesn't feel safe these days ... even after divorcing Derek Chauvin. The former couple's divorce was finalized this week.. TMZ.com - Published on February 6, 2021
Breonna Taylor Family Attorney Ben Crump to Rep Florida HS Student Body Slammed by Cop Ben Crump -- the famed civil rights attorney who represents the families of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd -- has been retained to represent the family of the Florida HS teen seen on video being body.. TMZ.com - Published on January 28, 2021

Kyrie Irving Bought New Home For George Floyd's Family, Stephen Jackson Says Kyrie Irving came through with an incredible gesture for George Floyd's family ... with Stephen Jackson revealing the NBA superstar recently bought them a new home. Jackson -- who personally knew Floyd.. TMZ.com - Published on January 18, 2021
Jacob Blake Says He Didn't Want to Be 'Next George Floyd' in First Interview Jacob Blake says George Floyd's death was front and center in his mind when Kenosha PD pulled him over ... as he explains, in his own words, what went down when an officer shot him 7 times in the back... TMZ.com - Published on January 14, 2021
Sheriff Swanson Says Racial Bias was at Play in D.C. with Pro-Trump Riot and BLM Protests Race is a big factor in the way cops handled Wednesday's coup, especially when juxtaposed against the way law enforcement dealt with the BLM protests after George Floyd's death .. so says, Sheriff.. TMZ.com - Published on January 8, 2021	Mother of Man Who Died in Grocery Store Arrest Sues Sheriff for Wrongful Death The family of the Southern California man who died after being arrested at a grocery store is following through with a lawsuit that describes the incident in eerily similar detail to George Floyd's.. TMZ.com - Published on January 5, 2021
George Floyd's Murder Trial Might Get Moved to June Due to COVID Vaccine The 4 officers charged in the killing of George Floyd might have to wait a few more months to stand trial ... because the State of Minnesota believes it will be better for public health. Prosecutors.. TMZ.com - Published on December 31, 2020	Jurors Questionnaire in George Floyd Murder Trial Focuses on Protests The jury selection process in the George Floyd murder trial is underway, and it's clear the judge, prosecutors and defense attorneys want to know where prospective jurors stand on social justice. The.. TMZ.com - Published on December 22, 2020
SoCal Man Dies in Police Custody, Beaten with Baton & Held Down The family of a Southern California man who died in police custody says he got the same treatment as George Floyd ... which can now be seen on video as authorities investigate. 33-year-old Ernie.. TMZ.com - Published on December 22, 2020	Lil Baby Throwing Birthday Party for George Floyd's Daughter Lil Baby is looking out for George Floyd's family ... by hosting a huge bash for George's daughter, Gianna. Her 7th birthday party is going down right now in Atlanta. Our sources tell us the rapper is.. TMZ.com - Published on December 17, 2020
Teen Who Recorded George Floyd's Death Gets PEN America Courage Award Spike Lee praised Darnella Frazier -- the teen who captured George Floyd's death on video, sparking worldwide protests -- while presenting her with an award for courage. The famed director said he was.. TMZ.com - Published on December 9, 2020	Kamala Not a Shoo-In for 2024 with Black America, Tamika Mallory Says You'd think Kamala Harris would have widespread support among African-Americans if she runs for President in 2024 -- but that's no guarantee ... so says Tamika Mallory. We spoke to the world-famous.. TMZ.com - Published on November 27, 2020
Ahmaud Arbery Murder Suspect Pushing Bond Cites George Floyd, Breonna Taylor The man who recorded the video of Ahmaud Arbery's slaying says he should be let out of jail on bond because he's less of a threat than the ones who DID get bond in the George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.. TMZ.com - Published on November 2, 2020	Officer Shot in Breonna Taylor Raid Says Her Case Not Racial Like Floyd, Arbery The officer who was shot on the night cops busted into Breonna Taylor's apartment and fatally shot her says he and his fellow cops were just doing their job ... and he's frustrated the case has been.. TMZ.com - Published on October 21, 2020
George Floyd Hometown 'Vote' Mural Unveiled Days Before Birthday A new mural of George Floyd just got a public showing right in the nick of time -- days before his 47th birthday, and perhaps more importantly ... three weeks before the election. The mural -- which.. TMZ.com - Published on October 12, 2020	Alleged George Floyd Murderer Derek Chauvin Released from Prison on $1M Bond Derek Chauvin -- the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd -- is a free man for now ... he just got released from behind bars as he awaits trial. Chauvin was cut loose.. TMZ.com - Published on October 7, 2020
Stephen Jackson On Social Justice, George Floyd, 'Wish I Could Get My Twin Back' Ex-NBA star Stephen Jackson says his fight for social justice is just getting started ... telling TMZ Sports it's become his mission to be there for those who need help following the death of his.. TMZ.com - Published on October 3, 2020	Ex-Cops in George Floyd Case Request Change of Venue Citing Angry Crowd The 4 accused ex-cops involved in George Floyd's death are asking for a change of venue for their trial ... saying the crowds of citizens outside the courthouse are terrorizing them. Alexander Kueng.. TMZ.com - Published on October 1, 2020
For black people in France, George Floyd protests are personal A tear rolled down Mathilla Diagana's cheek as she sat in her student dormitory room in the northern French city of Rouen and watched an online video of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Macron says France won't remove statues, erase history French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday fighting racism should not lead to a "hateful" re-writing of history following worldwide protests over the killing of George Floyd, a black man, by a.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020
Black Lives Matter protesters march through Tokyo Thousands of protesters in Tokyo took part in a Black Lives Matter march on Sunday, calling for an end to racial discrimination and police abuse after the killing of African American George Floyd in.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020	Anti-racism protesters clash with police in Paris Riot police fired tear gas to prevent thousands of anti-racism protesters marching through central Paris on Saturday, as a wave of anger continued to sweep the world following the death of African.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020
Several thousand rally in Paris anti-racism protest Several thousand anti-racism protesters gathered in central Paris on Saturday to denounce police violence, as a wave of anger continued to sweep the world following the death of African American George.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020	Artists around the world pay tribute to George Floyd Protests against racism triggered by the death of African American George Floyd have inspired art around the world, from murals in Syria and Pakistan to graffiti in Nairobi. Reuters India - Published on June 13, 2020Also reported by •Reuters
Paris bans George Floyd protest planned at U.S. Embassy French police have banned a demonstration planned to take place in front of the U.S. Embassy in Paris on Saturday as protests mount around the world over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020	Citing COVID-19, Australia seeks to bar George Floyd protests Australian authorities moved on Friday to scupper protests inspired by the death of black American man George Floyd, saying large gatherings risk new coronavirus infections and banning the biggest.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
'Get your knee off our necks,' activist Sharpton says at Floyd memorial U.S. civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton told mourners that George Floyd's death in police custody and the nationwide protests it ignited marked a reckoning for America over race and justice,.. Reuters India - Published on June 5, 2020	Video shows police in Buffalo, New York, shoving 75-year-old to ground Two Buffalo, New York, police officers were suspended without pay on Thursday after a video showed them shoving a 75-year-old man to the ground, as protests over the police killing of George Floyd.. Reuters India - Published on June 5, 2020
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George Floyd

Man killed during Minneapolis police arrest in 2020

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