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June 30, 2020

Judge Sets March Trial Date for Police Officers Who Killed George Floyd
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In Minneapolis, three of the four police officers who are charged in the
killing of George Floyd appeared in court Monday, where a judge
scheduled a tentative March date for their trial. Derek Chauvin, who
kneeled on Floyd's neck until he stopped breathing and died, appeared
remotely from prison. Outside the courthouse, George Floyd's aunt,
Angela Harrelson, spoke to reporters.

Angela Harrelson: "Going through the process is frustrating, and hoping
for justice, because we don't know. So I think my nephew's case is going
to be a fight. This is going to be a heavy fight."

Last week, eight correctional officers of color at the Ramsey County
Jail, where Chauvin was first held, filed discrimination charges with
the Minnesota Department of Human Rights after all guards of color were
barred from the floor where Chauvin was initially booked. They also
allege Chauvin was given special treatment during his stay at the jail.


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