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George Floyd officer convicted of murder
Add a CommentFormer Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted on all charges in the death of George Floyd. Chauvin faces up to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, up to 25 years for third-degree murder and up to 10 years … Read more →
George Floyd died from lack of oxygen, not fentanyl – Expert
Add a CommentGeorge Floyd died from a lack of oxygen during his arrest, a doctor at the trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis has said. Contradicting the defence, Dr Martin Tobin said fentanyl did not cause Mr Floyd’s death. He … Read more →
George Floyd: US Soccer overturns ban on players kneeling
Add a CommentUS Soccer has overturned a ban on football players kneeling during the national anthem. The rule was introduced in 2016 after women’s star Megan Rapinoe kneeled in solidarity with ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick, who began kneeling during the anthem in … Read more →
George Floyd death: Liverpool players take knee in picture at Anfield
Add a CommentLiverpool players took a knee around the centre circle at Anfield in a message of support following the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis. The picture featuring 29 Reds players came with the caption “Unity is … Read more →
Rawlings wades into ‘murder’ of George Floyd
Add a CommentFormer President Jerry John Rawlings has expressed disappointment in America and its citizens for what he describes as atrocities against black citizens in the United States. He has described as shameful a recent incident where a white police officer was … Read more →
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