George Floyd Fact Checks and News

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.

Judge Postpones Trial for 3 Ex-Cops Charged in Floyd’s Death

The trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the...

Ruling Paves Way for Longer Sentence in George Floyd’s Death

In his ruling, Judge Peter Cahill found that Derek Chauvin abused his authority as a...

4 Ex-Cops Indicted on US Civil Rights Charges in Floyd Death

Three of the four officers, including Derek Chauvin, are charged with violating George Floyd’s right...

Did a Police Trainer Say Police Have the ‘Best Sex’ After Killing Someone?

The remark was featured in a 2016 documentary on the militarization of U.S. police.