As Family Members Say Goodbye Their Fight Begins: 'We Want Justice for George'
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- Justice continues, withprotests in America and worldwide,
over the brutal killing of George Floyd
at the hands of four police officers.
The demonstrations lastnight were peaceful.
- A Memorial Service forFloyd took place yesterday
at a Christian college in Minneapolis.
A painful pause of eightminutes and 46 seconds was held
to mark Floyd's final moments.
Jennifer Wishon has the story.
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- [Jennifer] In cities acrossthe country last night,
more protests.
- Go home, please go home.
Curfew is 8:00, curfew is 8:00.
- [Jennifer] In New York,police peacefully arresting
protestors breaking thecity's 8 p.m. curfew,
that's in effect through Sunday.
The demonstrations comingafter family and friends
gathered in Minneapolis to pay tribute
to the life of George Floyd.
The city's police chief kneeling,
as Floyd's casket passed by.
Floyd's memorial service was held
at North Central University,a Christian school,
located just over amile from where he died.
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Floyd was remembered asa father and brother,
from humble beginnings, who grew up eating
banana and mayonnaisesandwiches and loving sports.
- All these people came to see my brother
and that's amazing to me that he touched
so many people hearts.
You know, cause he beentouchin' our hearts.
- [Jennifer] Reverend AlSharpton delivered the eulogy,
quickly tearing intoPresident Trump for holding up
a Bible in front of St. John's Church.
- We cannot use bibles as a prop.
And for those that have agendas
that are not about justice,
this family will not letyou use George as a prop.
- [Jennifer] The Civil Rightsactivist also drew parallels
between Floyd's tragicdeath and what he calls
the story of African Americansfor more than 400 years.
- It's time for us to standup in George's name and say,
get your knee off our necks!
- [Jennifer] Then, a painful pause,
for eight minutes and 46 seconds,
to remember Floyd's final moments.
- We want justice for George.
- [Jennifer] Floyd will be laid to rest
in Houston next week.
Jennifer Wishon, CBN News.