4 Minneapolis Police Officers Fired After Deadly Detention

4 Minneapolis Police Officers Fired After Deadly Detention

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The transcript covers the incident involving George Floyd, an African American man who died after being pinned to the ground by a police officer in Minneapolis. The video of the incident sparked outrage, showing Floyd pleading for help and bystanders urging the officer to release him. Floyd was detained for allegedly using a counterfeit bill. The incident led to widespread condemnation, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frei calling it inexcusable. The hashtag 'I can't breathe' trended on social media, echoing previous cases of police brutality. The FBI was called to investigate, and civil rights lawyer Ben Crump criticized the excessive use of force.

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What was the response of George Floyd's family's attorney regarding the use of force?

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What actions did the FBI take following the incident?

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