Newly leaked police bodycam footage of George Floyd’s killing has right-wing media figures peddling conspiracy theories about his death

The right-wing media echo chamber has turned its attention to newly leaked police bodycam footage from George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police, pushing a narrative filled with lies and misrepresentation in an attempt to vilify Floyd, absolve guilty police officers, and blame the mainstream media for mass protests.

The new videos, published by British tabloid the Daily Mail, show Floyd begging for help and resisting getting in a squad car because of his claustrophobia before he was killed by Minneapolis police officers. It remains unclear who shared the footage...