Floyd Family Kneels For 8 Minutes And 46 Seconds

The video covers a demonstration led by Crump, Reverend Al Sharpton, the Floyd family, and activists who kneeled for eight minutes and 46 seconds outside a courthouse, symbolizing the time Derek Chauvin kneeled on George Floyd's neck. The participants took turns speaking, remembering Floyd, and demanding justice not only in this trial but also at the federal level. They emphasized the need for accountability and highlighted the cases of George Floyd and Philando Castile, both killed by officers sworn to protect the public.

What does the phrase 'sweep this under the rug' imply in the context of the trial?

Who were mentioned as victims of police violence alongside George Floyd?