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Floyd Family Demands Justice

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   The mother of George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter struggled to hold back
   tears Tuesday as she described Floyd as a devoted father and family
   man.

   Floyd, anAfricanAmerican man, died last week after his arrest in
   Minneapolis on suspicion of counterfeiting.

   A white police officer kneeled on the handcuffed Floyd's neck formore
   than 8minutes.

   His death has sparked outragewith complaints of racism and police
   brutalityacross the country and in some Europeancapitals.

   Gianna stood silently by Tuesday while her mother, Roxie Washington,
   spoke to reporters at Minneapolis City Hall.Washingtonwas flanked by
   lawyers and retired National Basketball Association player Stephen
   Jackson, who had known Floyd since childhood.

   "I want justice for him because he was good," Washington said. "He
   loved (Gianna) so much."

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