The Latest Breaking News from George Floyd

George Perry Floyd, Jr. was murdered when Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sank his knee into Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds. Video footage went viral within hours, helping to inspire protests against racism and police violence that lasted all the American summer of 2020.

The only person the disgraced officer apologised to was the court reporter who had to transcribe his rambling speech

The last two former Minneapolis police officers who have yet to be sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights are scheduled to learn their penalties Wednesday

DETROIT — The city is moving to offer nearly $1.3 million to protesters in five pending lawsuits, the vast majority going to Detroit Will Breathe, which has alleged Detroit officers used excessive force during the George Floyd protests in 2020.

NEW YORK — A New York journalist claims he was wrongly arrested for trespassing because the NYPD’s press office was unhappy with his coverage of the George Floyd protests, according to a notice of claim filed with the city Comptroller’s office.

Sentencing set for 2 ex-officers who violated Floyd's civil rights

A federal judge has sided with two former Minneapolis police officers convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights, saying the guidelines for their sentences will be calculated in a way that could mean substantially less prison time for them

MINNEAPOLIS — A federal judge will sentence the remaining two former Minneapolis police officers convicted of violating George Floyd's civil rights during his 2020 killing through back-to-back hearings next week in St. Paul.

The plywood went up to protect businesses but soon became a canvas for street artists to capture the pain of the moment, encourage unity and express hope.