Minneapolis – BTW – Stuff You Should Know

George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd wipes his eyes during a news conference, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, after the verdict was read in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin Convicted on Three Counts

April 29, 2021 btwuser 0

On March 8, 2021, Derek Chauvin was put on trial for George Floyd’s death. The jury reached a verdict on April 20, 2021, almost eleven […]

Protests Occur Nationwide Following George Floyd’s Death

June 12, 2020 btwuser 0

On May 25, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while he was being arrested. A bystander video taken while the arrest occurred shows Floyd, […]

Close-up view of a sign reading "I Can't Breathe"

Stuff YOU Should Know

June 5, 2020 btwuser 0

George Floyd’s Death Spurs Public Protests Last week, a 46-year-old Minneapolis man named George Floyd was killed by police officers. Floyd–who was unarmed–was handcuffed and […]