George Floyd Fact Checks and News

Report Calls out Abuse of Social Media by Minneapolis Police

Minneapolis police used covert or bogus social media accounts to monitor Black individuals and groups...

3 Ex-Cops Convicted of Rights Violations in Floyd Killing

Three former Minneapolis police officers were convicted Thursday of violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

Chauvin Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in Floyd’s Death

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd’s...

Ex-Cops Accused of Violating Floyd’s Rights Face Arraignment

Four former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights are scheduled to...

Lightning Strike? Cause of George Floyd Mural Collapse Disputed

A mural honoring George Floyd crumbled in July 2021, but the exact cause is undetermined.

Chauvin Gets 22 1/2 Years in Prison for George Floyd’s Death

The punishment fell short of the 30 years that prosecutors had requested.

Was George Floyd Statue in NYC Defaced With White Nationalist Symbol?

Reports of the vandalism spread about a day before the sentencing hearing for Derek Chauvin,...

Law Enforcement Struggles to Recruit Since Killing of Floyd

Law enforcement agencies across the country experienced a wave of retirements and departures and are...

Is Maxine Waters Changing ‘Memorial Day’ to ‘George Floyd Day’?

The credibility of a rumor does not increase when placed on a colorful background.

Moment of Silence Marks Year Since George Floyd’s Death

George Floyd was honored with a moment of silence in the city where he died...

‘Turning Mourning into Dancing’: Festival to Remember Floyd

George Floyd, 46, who was Black, died on Memorial Day 2020 after then-Officer Derek Chauvin...

George Floyd’s Family Holds Rally, March in Brothers Memory

The anniversary of Floyd's killing is this week.