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Headline Roundup June 10th, 2020

George Floyd's Brother Testifies Before Congress

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Philonise Floyd, a brother of George Floyd, testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday amid calls for police reform and nationwide protests demanding an end to unjust violence by law enforcement. Mr. Floyd urged lawmakers to "stop the pain" as he recalled how his brother died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

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George Floyd's brother testifies at House hearing on police brutality: 'Stop the pain'
George Floyd's brother testifies at House hearing on police brutality: 'Stop the pain'

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The brother of George Floyd testified Wednesday at a House hearing on racial profiling and police brutality, tearfully urging lawmakers to "stop the pain" as he recalled in vivid detail how his older sibling died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

“I couldn’t take care of George the day he was killed, but maybe by speaking with you today, I can make sure that his death would not be in vain," an emotional Philonise Floyd told lawmakers. "To make sure that he is...

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'I'm tired of pain': George Floyd's brother implores Congress for police reforms
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George Floyd’s brother Philonise pleaded in an emotional and powerful statement to members of Congress on Wednesday that they pass police reforms and listen to the calls around the world to "stop the pain."

"I can't tell you the kind of pain you feel when you watch something like that -- when you watch your big brother, who you looked up to your whole entire life, die, die begging for his mom," he told members of the House Judiciary Committee, describing the video footage that showed his brother's death in...

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Philonise Floyd asks Congress to deliver justice for his brother
Philonise Floyd asks Congress to deliver justice for his brother

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Philonise Floyd said Wednesday that he's seeking only one thing from Congress in the wake of his brother's killing two weeks ago: "Justice for George."

Floyd spoke the words Wednesday morning in the Capitol as he headed into a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee to examine police brutality and Congress's role in preventing it.

Once the hearing began, he offered an emotional opening statement as he described watching the video of his brother's death. A Minneapolis police officer, who has since been fired and charged with second-degree murder, pinned...

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