George Floyd's Family Issues Cease-And-Desist Letter To Kanye West

George Floyd's Family Issues Cease-And-Desist Letter To Kanye West

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History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses a cease and desist letter sent to Kanye West, now known as Yay, and a potential $250 million lawsuit by George Floyd's family. This follows West's podcast statements suggesting Floyd died from a fentanyl overdose, not from police restraint. The medical examiner ruled Floyd's death was due to law enforcement restraint and neck compression, with fentanyl as a contributing factor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal action is George Floyd's family planning to take against Kanye West?

File a $250 million lawsuit

Request a public apology

Seek a restraining order

Demand a retraction of statements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Kanye West claim about George Floyd's cause of death?

He died from a heart attack

He died of a fentanyl overdose

He died due to a car accident

He died from natural causes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Derek Chauvin in relation to George Floyd's case?

A former Minnesota police officer

A family member

A medical examiner

A witness

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the medical examiner, what was the primary cause of George Floyd's death?

Natural causes

Law enforcement restraint and neck compression

Heart disease

Fentanyl overdose

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did fentanyl play in George Floyd's death according to the medical examiner?

It had no impact

It was a contributing factor

It was the sole cause

It was the primary cause