Just weeks before the trial for the death of George Floyd is set to commence, the city of Minneapolis struck a settlement with the victim’s family worth $27 million after a unanimous approval was given on Friday by the City Council, according to US media reports. 

In July 2020, Floyd’s family initiated their attempt to sue the police officers who are allegedly responsible for his death, in addition to the city authorities. The lawsuit demanded a jury to decide a suitable amount of payments to be made to the family under the special damages and compensatory provision, reported Reuters. 

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The attorneys who represent the family of George Floyd, who seek justice for his alleged murder, have scheduled a press briefing on Friday. Benjamin Crump, one of the leading attorneys in the case, cryptically hinted that the press conference would be used to announce details about the settlement. 

In a statement, Crump said, “The city needs to exhibit responsible leadership in the face of the horrific tragedy that really was a watershed moment for America,” while laying emphasis on the series of protests that were conducted across the US last year to call out racial profiling in the law enforcement authorities. 

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The Floyd trial, which is expected to start by the end of this month with opening statements from the two legal representations, has been picking up pace. Chauvin, the former police officer accused of killing Floyd, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and murder while the jurors for trial have been halfway selected.