What did George Floyd do to get handcuffed?
On the night of May 25, George Floyd was arrested after a shopkeeper called the police on suspicion of Floyd using a counterfeit $20 bill. First on the scene were two officers, Thomas Lane and J.A. Kueng.
Was George Floyd innocent?
Mr. Floyd was not innocent and he didn't die because of a knee on his neck but it did contribute to his death.” According to the U.S. Constitution, citizens accused of a crime are entitled to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
Who were the officers involved in George Floyd?
Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao were responding to a call about a $20 counterfeit bill on May 25 when they detained Floyd, who died while in custody. The four officers were fired and are now facing charges in Floyd's death.