Minneapolis police officer charged with murder of unarmed black man George Floyd
By DW
29 May 2020 |
8:31 pm
The officer has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter following the death of unarmed black man George Floyd while in custody. The move follows three days of protests that have escalated into violence.
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