Celebrities are speaking out about the protests happening after the tragic death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Minneapolis man who died after a police officer held him down by the neck with his knee for more than seven minutes.Four officers were fired on Tuesday for their roles in the incident, and Derek Chauvin — who was videotaped holding Floyd down by the neck with his knee — was taken into custody by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Friday, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington stated, per CBS News.
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama released statements on Friday concerning Floyd's