A self-described key witness to the death of George Floyd—a longtime friend who was in the car with Floyd when police approached him—said through a lawyer that, if forced to testify about the incident, he’ll invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and remain silent. Morries Lester Hall, who in a June 2020 interview with…
George Floyd’s Friend and ‘Key Witness’ in Chauvin Trial Invokes 5th Amendment, Declines to Testify
The George Floyd Narrative
Commentary It is difficult to change a narrative once it has been established in the public’s mind. A narrative was firmly fixed by the media, activists, and rioters prior to the trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, which opened Monday. Chauvin is charged with murdering George Floyd. Many people have seen the nearly nine-minute…
Opinion: The George Floyd Narrative
Commentary It is difficult to change a narrative once it has been established in the public’s mind. A narrative was firmly fixed by the media, activists, and rioters prior to the trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, which opened Monday. Chauvin is charged with murdering George Floyd. Many people have seen the nearly nine-minute…
Why the Media Uses George Floyd for Their Systemic Racism Narrative | Larry Elder
According to the Democrats and mainstream media, George Floyd’s death represents police engagement in systemic racism. Never mind the fact that research shows the police are more hesitant and reluctant to use force on a black suspect than a white suspect. In this episode, Larry shares three stories that arguably demonstrate systemic racism but that…
George Floyd Family Lawyer Says Defense Will Try to ‘Assassinate’ His Character
The attorney representing George Floyd’s family said Monday he expects the defense team for the former Minneapolis police officer on trial in connection with Floyd’s death will to “try to assassinate” his character during the trial’s opening arguments. Benjamin Crump, the civil rights attorney representing Floyd’s family, made the remark in multiple interviews on Monday, the…
Jury Set for Ex-officer’s Trial in George Floyd’s Death; Starts Monday
MINNEAPOLIS—A jury has been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for Monday in a case that led to nationwide protests and riots. The final juror was chosen Tuesday, wrapping up a process that took more than two weeks and was complicated by worldwide…
14th Juror Seated for Former Officer’s Trial in Floyd’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS—A 14th juror was seated Monday for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, nearly completing the panel ahead of opening statements next week. The newest juror is a social worker in her 20s who said she has talked with friends about police reform and that she thinks “there…
Murders, Shootings Skyrocketed in Portland Following George Floyd’s Death
Shootings and murders significantly increased in Portland starting in May 2020 and have continued plaguing the city since. The death of George Floyd in police custody that month in Minneapolis triggered nationwide protests and riots, with Portland seeing escalating violence that eventually culminated in nightly clashes between federal officers and insurgents. Shootings rose 173 percent…
Judge Rejects Chauvin Lawyer’s Request to Move Trial After George Floyd Settlement Hit Headlines
A judge in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who faces charges in connection with George Floyd’s death, ruled Friday that the trial would not be moved, rejecting a request by the defense that was based on tainted jury concerns. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill on Friday denied the request by Eric…
2 Jurors Dismissed From Derek Chauvin Trial on George Floyd’s Death After $27M Settlement Media Coverage
Two jurors seated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer facing murder charges over his arrest of George Floyd, were dismissed on Wednesday after they said news of a $27 million settlement with Floyd’s family meant they could no longer be impartial. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill had set aside…
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