The police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck, resulting in his death earlier this week, has been arrested.
11:01 AM PDT, May 29, 2020The police officer who held down George Floyd by his neck,Officer Derek Chauvin was taken into custody by state authorities on Friday, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington states, per multipleFloyd, a black man living in Minnesota, died after Officer Chauvin held him down by the neck with his knee for more than seven minutes when he was arrested for suspicion of forgery outside a deli.
Following Floyd's death, Officer Chauvin and three other officers involved were fired earlier this week for their roles in the incident,The arrest comes after protests broke out in the city, as well as across the nation, as a result of Floyd's death. Earlier in the day, CNN reporter, before police approached him and his crew.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Minneapolis mayor calls for charges against white officer in death of African American man George FloydMinneapolis mayor calls for charges against white officer in death of African American man George Floyd. 'We cannot turn a blind eye,' Mayor Frey says. 'It is on us as leaders to see this for what it is and call it what it is.'
Lire la suite »
False news swirls around Minneapolis officer in George Floyd arrestThe police officer taped pinning George Floyd to the ground has become the target of social media posts tying him to political and racist agendas.
Lire la suite »
Former Minnesota Police Officer Charged With Murder in Death of George FloydFormer Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was seen on video using his knee to pin down George Floyd, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Minnesota Public Safety C…
Lire la suite »
Justice For George Floyd Protest in MinneapolisJustice For George Floyd Protest in Minneapolis
Lire la suite »