Attorney Ben Crump, second from right, accompanied by co-counsel lawyers, pumps a fist as he arrives Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Minneapolis for a news conference at the United States Courthouse to announce the filing of a civil lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and the officers involved in the death of George Floyd who died at the hands of police on Memorial Day.

The lawsuit seeks compensatory and special damages in an amount to be determined by a jury. 

George Floyd's family file lawsuit against accused officers and Minneapolis city

The unarmed black man pleads with officers at least 23 times that he 'can't breathe', according to court documents.

'Tell my kids I love them, I'm dead' Floyd told police

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act passed largely along party lines but stands little chance of becoming law.

US House passes police reform bill after George Floyd death

Twelve-year-old gospel singer Keedron Bryant has secured a record deal after his protest song went viral.


12-year-old singer earns record deal after George Floyd protest song goes viral

Speaking in his first UK broadcast interview Philonise Floyd said his brother's death has changed people's lives. 

George Floyd's brother says his 'death has sparked unity'

President Trump and the Republicans have been rushing to respond to the mass demonstrations against police brutality.

Trump signs executive order on US police reform including chokehold ban

Boris Johnson has condemned "racist thuggery" following a day of clashes between far-right groups and police.

'Racist thuggery has no place on our streets' says PM after day of clashes

Strict conditions have been imposed on protests in the capital due to fears there could be clashes with the police and far-right counter pro

Far-right protesters and police clash as 5pm curfew set for demos

Adama Traoré died four years ago detained by French police after running away from them because he wasn't carrying his identity documents.


Protesters demand justice for Adama Traoré

The Democratic Football Lads Alliance has called on protesters to travel to London to protect monuments.

Black Lives Matter protest called off over far-right fears

The first black mayor of Montgomery, Alabama says President Trump is "absolutely not" the leader to deliver change police brutality.

First black mayor of Montgomery accuses Donald Trump of being 'gas-lighter'

Several shows have been pulled from streaming services across the world over their content in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement.

The films and shows which have been pulled in the wake of Black Lives Matter

Statues of leaders linked to slavery, or brutality, or conquest of America’s indigenous population, are facing this reckoning.

America’s great reckoning with its racist past gathers momentum

The comments come as House Leader Nancy Pelosi called for the removal of statues in Washington DC.

Trump rules out changing names of army bases which refer to Confederate generals

Just a day after he buried his beloved big brother, Philonise Floyd has delivered an extraordinary call for action before Congress.