George Floyd’s family to receive $ 27 million in compensation for his death at the hands of Minneapolis police

The family of George Floyd, an African-American killed by a police officer on May 25, has reached a civil agreement with Minneapolis. million 27 million in compensation, The city and representatives of the dead reported this Friday.

“It sends a powerful message that the greatest solution to the miscarriage of an African American man is death, and that black life is important and that police brutality against people of color must end.”Family lawyers said in a statement that the deal would not end the criminal proceedings against Agent Derek Zhou and three other police officers for Floyd’s death.

Floyd sighed and choked as he put his knee on Suu Kyi’s neck for nine minutes. A videotape incident shocked the United States and sparked waves of protests against racism and police brutality. Demonstrations with the slogan “Black Lives Matter” (Black Lives Matter, in English) were echoed in other parts of the world.

“The tragic death of George Floyd, witnessed by millions of people around the world, sparked a deep longing for justice and change,” he said. Ben Crump, the Floyd family’s chief lawyer.

The deal is part of a civil lawsuit filed by the family in June 2020 against the city and the four agents involved.

In the criminal process that began this week, Suu Kyi, who was expelled from the police station, faces three charges: a third-degree murder, a second-degree murder and one count of arbitrary manslaughter.

A homicide in the second degree indicates that it was not planned in advance, but had intent to kill, while a third degree indicates that there was no such intent or negligence in the victim’s death.

If convicted of second-degree murder, the former police officer faces up to 11 to 15 years in prison, however, up to a maximum of 40 years; Third degree murder charges are punishable by up to 25 years in prison and second degree murder charges by 10 years, usually only 5 years.

Rodney, one of George Floyd’s brothers, said the deal was a “necessary step” for the family to begin a final process. “George’s legacy for those who loved him will always be the spirit of hope that things can go better, and we hope this deal reaches it.”, He pointed out.

With information from AFP

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