Read George Floyd's brother's opening statement to Congress

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, gives his opening statement during the House Judiciary Committee hearing on Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability at the U.S. Capitol, June 10, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

George Floyd's younger brother, Philonise, testified Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee, now considering policing reform following Floyd's death in the custody of Minneapolis officers, triggering national outrage.

Read his emotional opening statement, as prepared, here:

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Read George Floyd's brother's opening statement to Congress

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