One Year Later: Americans Remember Floyd on Anniversary of His Death in Police Custody – Photos

Tuesday, May 25th was heralded in the US as a one-year remembrance of George Floyd, the 46-year-old Black resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota, whose death at the hands of law enforcement proved to be the impetus for national, and global, calls for police reform.

Individuals of all backgrounds descended on the city of Minneapolis on Tuesday to remember the life of George Floyd, and reignite public calls for police reform in the US. 

Several hundred Americans marched through downtown Minneapolis paying tribute to George Floyd

“He is me, he is my brother, he is my father, he is my uncle, my nephew. He is you. If it were you on the ground I would be doing the same thing,” a mourner who identified himself as ‘Jay’ told Sputnik on Tuesday. 

“It’s been a troubling year, a long year,” Floyd’s sister, Bridgett, remarked in downtown Minneapolis. “But we made it … The love is here. George is here.”

“I spent all the year here at this corner, coming to meet with people, talking with them, ministering, just loving upon them,” he said. “Because we could all use a hug and some love right now. But most of all we want to posture peace everywhere.” 

“Love is greater than hate. I think we are going to be all right,” Russell added. 

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“My opinion remains unchanged,” Baker said as his testimony concluded. “It’s what I put on the death certificate last June. That’s cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint and neck compression.” 

Chauvin is facing up to 75 years behind bars: up to 40 years for second-degree unintentional murder; up to 25 years for third-degree murder; and up to 10 years for second-degree manslaughter. 

Sourse: sputniknews.com