The claim: The cause of George Floyd s death was a drug overdose
Following weeks of testimony in a closely watched case, a 12-member jury found former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd, a 46-year old Black man who died while being restrained by Chauvin in police custody last May.
As Americans flooded the streets to mark the verdict, misinformation erupted on social media.
Despite video evidence of Chauvin kneeling on Floyd s neck for more than nine minutes, a viral social media post claims Floyd s death was the result of a drug overdose.
Derek Chauvin guilty in death of George Floyd
George Floyd s final moments were captured on bystander video and viewed by millions of people around the world in a matter of hours. The incident became one of the most infamous police encounters in history, sparking unprecedented international protests and renewed discussion about race and policing.
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George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, left, and Floyd family attorney Ben Crump raise their fists Tuesday, April 20, 2021, during a news conference following the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death. (REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Derek Chauvin guilty in death of George Floyd
George Floyd s final moments were captured on bystander video and viewed by millions of people around the world in a matter of hours. The incident became one of the most infamous police encounters in history, sparking unprecedented international protests and renewed discussion about race and policing.
Written By:
Matthew Guerry | ×
George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, left, and Floyd family attorney Ben Crump raise their fists Tuesday, April 20, 2021, during a news conference following the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death. (REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Derek Chauvin guilty in death of George Floyd
George Floyd s final moments were captured on bystander video and viewed by millions of people around the world in a matter of hours. The incident became one of the most infamous police encounters in history, sparking unprecedented international protests and renewed discussion about race and policing.
Written By:
Matthew Guerry | ×
George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, left, and Floyd family attorney Ben Crump raise their fists Tuesday, April 20, 2021, during a news conference following the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death. (REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
The guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin case came after a three-week trial during which the jury had to watch harrowing footage and hear distressing testimony of the last moments of George Floyd's life.