During a press conference Sunday Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says international rap mogul called him to demand just for George Floyd who was killed on May 25.
If we do not get to that systemic problem, eventually this will get us back to the problem that led to our communities on fire," Walz said. "I could not be more proud of who we are as a state...and in doing so, that tough love means things have to change.
We have got to figure out how to make sure that justice is served. The groups people who asked for this, that were part of this message, of Lt. Governor Flanagan leading it with her elegant message, of watching Representative Omar on the streets begging people to come home. I received a call last night - to understand how big this was - from Jay-Z. Not international performer but dad stressing to me that justice needs to be served."
The death of George Floyd sparked international outrage, with protesters demanding that all officers involved face charges.
So far, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. The three other officers involved have been identified, and the Hennepin County Attorney said more charges are possible.
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