A federal prosecutor said three former Minneapolis police officers “chose to do nothing” to help George Floyd during closing arguments Tuesday as their monthlong trial over violating his civil rights neared making its way to the jury
Three former Minneapolis police officers face federal charges that they violated George Floyd’s civil rights during his May 2020 arrest. Here’s what you need to know about the officers and the upcoming trial.
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Former officer testifies he tried to help George Floyd but was stopped
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Minnesota jury to hear closing arguments in George Floyd arrest trialA jury was due to hear closing arguments on Tuesday in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating the civil rights of George Floyd during May 2020 arrest that lead to his murder.
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