George Floyd's family say 'we can breathe again' after guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin

[ASFN Admin]

George Floyd’s family described the guilty verdict for former officer Derek Chauvin as a “pivotal moment” in history and promised to continue fighting for victims of police brutality. Speaking following the decision, George’s younger brother Philonise broke down in tears as he lamented the “never-ending cycle” of police violence impacting black Americans. “We have to keep protesting,” he said. “I’m not just fighting for George any more, but for everyone.” “I got messages from all over the world - Brazil, Ghana, London - all saying the same thing - we won’t be able to breathe until you can breathe," Philonise said. "Well, today we are able to breathe again. Justice for George means freedom for all.”

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