Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin's trial begins today.
Chauvin faces three charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of George Floyd. Watch here via @nbcnews: nbcnews.to/3u2y8xF
Chauvin faces three charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of George Floyd. Watch here via @nbcnews: nbcnews.to/3u2y8xF
.@houstonchron spoke to Floyd's family and friends in Houston: "I want a conviction. That’s what the family wants; that’s what the world wants.” bit.ly/3dgOxaX
Texas House Bill 88, named for Floyd, would ban chokeholds, require officers to intervene if their partner is using excessive force, and remove qualified immunity, among other reforms intended to end violent police behavior. bit.ly/3sA81h4 #TXlege
Last summer, Texas Republicans, including @GovAbbott, condemned Floyd’s killing and suggested Texas pass a bill in his name.
But Abbott and other Republicans largely stayed quiet on the state’s own problem with police killing Black people. Background:
But Abbott and other Republicans largely stayed quiet on the state’s own problem with police killing Black people. Background:
https://twitter.com/TexasTribune/status/1270762568320274433?s=20
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