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Sunday marks five years since George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis by former police officer Derek Chauvin. Floyd's death sparked nationwide outrage and calls for sweeping police reform. But this week,
On May 25, 2020, a white Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd, who was Black, by kneeling on his neck for nine minutes during an arrest. The officer, Derek Chauvin, was convicted on murder charges.
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The Mirror US on MSNGeorge Floyd's girlfriend worries Trump will pardon killer cop Derek Chauvin 5 years onThis Sunday marks five years since George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in a video that shocked the world
Conservative media outlets are rewriting the story; some of their claims are false or lacking context. A new narrative is taking root in the story of George Floyd and the former police officer convicted of murdering him.
Progress toward more fair policing could be undermined by a push from some activists and lawmakers on the political right to get President Donald Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, as his administration moves to end federal policing oversight.
The noteworthy anniversary comes as newsrooms face a radically different political landscape as the Trump administration targets civil rights.
With the anniversary of George Floyd's murder by Derek Chauvin approaching, a local business owner shares her perspective of both men.
This report from Alpha News reviews primary source documents and interviews people involved in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in the custody of the Minneapolis Police five years ago. Reporter Liz Collin interviews former police officers--and Derek Chauvin--for their perspectives.