Marking 5 years since George Floyd's death
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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.
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The Mirror US on MSNGeorge Floyd's girlfriend fears Trump pardon is looming for cop killer Derek Chauvin five years onOnce there, Chauvin placed his full weight through his knee on the back of Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes. The harrowing scenes were captured on video by bystanders. Plea
The noteworthy anniversary comes as newsrooms face a radically different political landscape as the Trump administration targets civil rights.
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.
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Audacy on MSNWill President Trump pardon Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd? Minneapolis' police chief doesn't think soMinneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara shot down rumors that President Donald Trump may pardon former Officer Derek Chauvin for his federal conviction of killing George Floyd five years ago in May of 2020.
With the anniversary of George Floyd's murder by Derek Chauvin approaching, a local business owner shares her perspective of both men.
Five years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, the future of the intersection where it happened is uncertain. Today, a memorial is set up in the partially blocked street.
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.