How George Floyd Was Killed in Police Custody

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Written By Katie G. Nelson

Minneapolis, MN - George Floyd, a Black man, died in May 2020 after being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police officers in an episode that was captured on video, touching off nationwide protests.

This video contains scenes of graphic violence. It has been viewed 14 million times as of March 2023 and was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2021.

Field Production + Additional Reporting: Katie G. Nelson

Katie G. Nelson

Katie G. Nelson is an award-winning freelance journalist, photographer and filmmaker from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She covers human rights, racial justice, global health and police accountability issues in the United States and East Africa.

http://www.katiegnelson.com
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