Black Americans continue to face police brutality four years after Floyd’s murder
Four years after George Floyd’s murder, police brutality against Blacks remains a significant societal issue.
On May 25, 2020, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck for nearly 10 minutes, ignoring Floyd’s cries of “I can’t breathe” until he died.
This incident, witnessed by three other officers who failed to intervene, sparked global outrage and protests against police brutality.
Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter, receiving a 22-year state sentence.
The other officers involved received prison sentences ranging from three to four years.
But Rice University humanities professor Anthony Pinn says these convictions are insufficient.
He notes there are systemic issues that require changes in policies and practices.
Since Floyd’s murder, high-profile cases, including those of Amir Locke in Minnesota and Jayland Walker in Ohio, have underscored the persistent problem of police violence against Blacks.
Pinn emphasizes that this issue is deeply rooted in America’s history of racial injustice, dating back to the era of slave patrols.
Pinn calls for laws holding officers accountable.
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