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FBI Investigates Murder of George Floyd
Jurisdiction
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota, the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, and the FBI’s Minneapolis Field Office.
Facts
May 25, 2020, George Floyd killed while being arrested in Minnesota by 4 police officers.
Issue For The Court To Decide
Whether the actions by the involved former Minneapolis Police Department officers violated federal law?
Law
“It is a violation of federal law for an individual acting under color of law to willfully deprive another person of any right protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States.”
Criminal Charges?
“Upon conclusion of the FBI’s investigation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will determine whether federal criminal charges are supported by the evidence.
If it is determined that there has been a violation of federal law, criminal charges will be sought.”
