A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped George Floyd's life and career.
George Floyd, an African-American man, was murdered on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis by police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes during an arrest for allegedly using a counterfeit bill. Floyd's death sparked widespread global protests against police brutality and racial injustice, particularly concerning the treatment of Black people. His final words, "I can't breathe," became a rallying cry for the movement.
In 2004, George Floyd was convicted of possessing half a gram of crack cocaine, based on the testimony of police officer Gerald Goines.
In 2007, George Floyd faced charges for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon after allegedly entering an apartment with five other men, holding a pistol to a woman's stomach, and searching for items to steal.
In 2009, George Floyd was sentenced to five years in prison as part of a plea deal related to the aggravated robbery charges.
In May 2019, George Floyd was detained by Minneapolis police during a traffic stop. He was found with a bottle of pain pills, but no charges were filed.
In 2020, George Floyd lost both his jobs as a truck driver and bouncer due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, George Floyd lost his delivery driver job and his personal financial situation worsened. Also in March 2020, Floyd was hospitalized after overdosing on drugs.
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