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Front Burner George Floyd’s murder, what’s changed in five years?
May 23, 2025
Keith Ellison, the Minnesota Attorney General who led the prosecution against Derek Chauvin, joins the discussion on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. He reflects on the significant social changes sparked by the event, yet highlights the alarming increase in police violence and setbacks in racial justice initiatives. Ellison delves into calls for Chauvin's pardon and the ongoing challenges of police reform, emphasizing the fragile state of accountability and the need for continued public activism.
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Ellison's Reaction to Floyd Video
- Keith Ellison was shocked and deeply affected when first viewing the George Floyd murder video multiple times early on May 26, 2020.
- He felt the community would not accept such injustice and tragedy quietly.
Power of Floyd Video
- The graphic, prolonged nature of Floyd's killing made it uniquely brutal and visible.
- This extended, unjust suffering fueled widespread outrage and protest globally.
Conviction's Impact on Trust
- The Chauvin conviction was crucial for accountability though not full justice in Ellison's view.
- A conviction preserves trust between police and communities, preventing increased crime due to distrust.