The murder of George Floyd

Ex-cops’ attorneys attribute Floyd’s death to drugs, foreshadowing central theme at trial

Critics say the specter of substance abuse is used to justify excessive police force against Black and brown communities

Men in suits with facemasks arrive at the courthouse
Former Minneapolis Police officers Thomas Lane (right) arrived at the Public Safety Facility Monday with attorney Earl Gray June 29.
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