The killing of George Floyd sparked protests in the US and across the world against police brutality and racism
He is facing the most serious charges of the four, including second-degree murder, which carries a sentence of up to 40 years in prison. Mr Chauvin, who was fired from the police, has pleaded not guilty.George Floyd's brothers, Terrence and Philonise , at the prayer vigil on Sunday Another of his brothers, Philonise Floyd, told reporters on Sunday: "I have a big hole right now in my heart. It can't be patched up... I need justice for George. We need a conviction."Twelve jurors - plus two alternate jurors - will remain anonymous and unseen throughout the televised trial.Prosecutors are expected to play the video showing Mr Chauvin's knee on Mr Floyd's neck early on in the trial.
They were asked to submit questionnaires describing their existing knowledge of the case, any previous contact with police, and their media habits.The courthouse in central Minneapolis has been fortified with concrete barriers, fencing, and barbed and razor wire.The 46-year-old bought a pack of cigarettes at a convenience store in South Minneapolis on the evening of 25 May 2020.
BBCWorld We must return a guilty verdict to start to begin to heal
You forgot to mention George Floyd was black. Slipping BBC News.
BBCWorld I pray he’s convicted. Cannot imagine the turmoil if they let him go.
Were was the justice when he broke the law shit loads of times yep thats right no justice from that, let it go whats done his done he's dead, everyone dies get over it
Sorry for Floyds family, but there was no evidence to say it was a racist attack on him. Brutal possibly, but not racist.Jack Barnes was killed in exactly the same way as Floyd in Manchester UK,with a knee to the neck, but you wont have heard of him because he is White?
Who gives a fuck
Absolute state of the comments on this. Trying to justify the murder of a man, just so they can carry on their bigotry.
BBCWorld Wouldn't be surprised if we find out he ain't dead at all....all staged....that would be something wouldn't it....soon people...soon.
I am shocked to see some of the comments on here to see that still theres so many who havent learnt anything by this. Had he murdered or raped or seriously hurt anyone in his past then maybe i could understand the attitude.
BBCWorld Nobody gives a fck about this criminal.
BBCWorld Gotta make sure we say 'white' don't we? I thought BBC was above this but, there goes another MSM off my list..
MY PRIDICTION FOR THIS IS !! MURDER : IT WILL BE THROWN OUT! MURDER: IT WILL BE THROWN OUT! MANSLAUGHTER: HE MIGHT GET A SMALL SENTANCE TO MAKE IT LOOK GOOD, AFTER HE DOES A DEAL! PRETEND TO BE SURPRISED!!!!!
BBCWorld “Accused”
Is this BBC UK or US can you stick to UK news please.
BBCWorld BBC would be nothing without out white ppl. Once all the whites are gone they’ll be shitting in the streets and banging on Congos. reporting news that nobody even understands the language Hahahah OMG YAS QUEEN DIVERSIFY
I hope he is let off. Let's have some more black riots.
Not the thief all over the media again?!!!
Thank you BBC for reminding us that he was a WHITE policeman I almost forgot.
It’s a load of propaganda bullshit.
Guy was a scumbag.
The media have always been so keen to avoid say where possible that of the four cops one was mixed race, the other Asian. Too keen to encourage the racist white cop narrative, when his colleagues may indicate something different.
The BBC continue to push the race card
I wonder how many people will be following every detail of evidence before posting what they 'think' should be the verdict over the next 6 weeks 🤔
Will this be a fair trial ? I doubt it.
Thanks for reminding us he is white saynoracism
We pay the BBC good money and every half hour we pay for the same old rubbish and who want to see two old ladies in Hillingdon lido, Surely we can spend the BBC money better and be support the pensioners free tv licence and get rid of those rich journalists are fantastic money
There is no evidence George Floyd was murdered by cops because he was black.
Cop was just doing his job arresting a woman beating drug addled thief resisting arrest.. Hope he gets off completely
Surprised you are not covering it live
why did the BBC use the word 'white' for the policeman yet, did not use the word 'criminal' for Mr Floyd?..selective copy for a woke organisation?