George Floyd killing: Prosecutors charge 3 more police officers
By DW
05 June 2020 |
11:00 am
Three other officers who were at the scene have been charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder in the case of George Floyd's death. Derek Chauvin has also seen the murder charge against him upgraded.
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