According to The New York Times, this madness began on Memorial Day, when an “awfully drunk” George Floyd used a “$20 counterfeit bill” to buy cigarettes from Cup Foods in Minneapolis. It became news when police officer Derek Chauvin used his knee to keep Floyd’s neck pinned to the ground despite cries of “I cannot breathe” from Floyd and questions from fellow officers. It escalated into a national protest movement - and violent riots - after Floyd died.
George Floyd: What’s Next?
George Floyd: What’s Next?
George Floyd: What’s Next?
According to The New York Times, this madness began on Memorial Day, when an “awfully drunk” George Floyd used a “$20 counterfeit bill” to buy cigarettes from Cup Foods in Minneapolis. It became news when police officer Derek Chauvin used his knee to keep Floyd’s neck pinned to the ground despite cries of “I cannot breathe” from Floyd and questions from fellow officers. It escalated into a national protest movement - and violent riots - after Floyd died.