the family of George Floyd, The Afro-descendant killed at the hands of a policeman on May 25, came to a civil agreement with the city of Minneapolis to receive $ 27 million in compensation, The American city and the victim’s representatives have reported this Friday.
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“This is the largest out-of-court settlement for an unjust death case of a black man and sends a powerful message that black lives matter and that police brutality against people of color must end,” he said. indicated the family’s lawyers in a statement on the agreement, which does not end the criminal proceedings against the agent Derek Chauvin-three more comrades for Floyd’s death.
Chauvin immobilized Floyd by placing his knee against his neck for nine minutes and suffocating him, a video-recorded incident that shocked the United States and sparked a wave of protests. against racism and police brutality which shook the country. Demonstrations were also replicated in other parts of the world.
This is the biggest out-of-court settlement for an unjust death case of a black man and sends a powerful message that black lives matter …
“The horrible death of George Floyd of which millions of people around the world witnessed, unleashed a deep longing for justice and change. “ said Ben Crump, the Floyd family’s chief lawyer.
This agreement is part of a civil lawsuit filed by the family in June 2020 against the city and the four agents involved. In the criminal trial that began this week, Chauvin – who was expelled from the police– faces three charges: third-degree murder, second-degree murder and a charge of manslaughter.
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Rodney, one of George Floyd’s brothers, said the deal “is a necessary step” for the family to begin a closure process. “George’s legacy for those who loved him will always be his spirit of optimism that things can get better and we hope this deal achieves this.”, He indicated.
AFP