George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd (left) with Floyd family attorney Benjamin Crump. CNN
George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd said the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin's trial was "so much of a relief" after spending night after night awake and concerned about the outcome of the case.
"But today I won't get that time to sleep, because I'm going to stay up and I'm going to celebrate, because this is a day of celebration. I'm happy, man," Philonise Floyd told CNN's Don Lemon.
Floyd said he was panicking and walking back and forth while waiting for the verdict. He said he entered the courtroom 30 minutes before the judge and jury. He said that half hour felt like "an eternity."
He used that time to pray, he said.
"Justice for George, it means freedom for all," Floyd said. "The world has sparked, and lit up with a blaze tonight. And it's a celebration. Business can be taken care of tomorrow, but it's a celebration today."
Coming home with a win: Benjamin Crump, the Floyd family attorney, appeared beside Philonise during the interview. Crump recounted the family "all said George Floyd would've said 'we just won the championship -- tell them in Houston (Floyd's hometown) we coming home with a W.'"
Crump said he hopes the decision will set a precedent going forward, especially in the case of Daunte Wright, a Black man who was fatally shot by police not far from where Floyd was killed.
Nemo_Skittels on April 20th, 2021 at 21:56 UTC »
We must stay vigilant, he cannot be the last.
That said.
LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
captaincinders on April 20th, 2021 at 21:55 UTC »
But for video........
Anyone doubt that without the video from bystanders that Chauvin would have walked? If you see a cop, start recording.
malakon on April 20th, 2021 at 21:51 UTC »
Here's a thought. How about those multimillion dollar wrongful death payouts come out of police pension funds. That might give them pause next time.