Archive · 25 May 2025
Arradondo Recalls Watching George Floyd's Death Video
In 2020, former Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo saw a video of Officer Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd.
The video was 'gut-wrenching' and led to the realization that changes were needed.
This event led to mass protests and demands for reform.
Arradondo testified against Chauvin during the trial and has written a book.
Arradondo regretted not pushing harder to change the culture and has apologized to George Floyd's daughter.
Former Minneapolis Police Chief Arradondo watched the video of George Floyd's death.
The video showed Officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck for over nine minutes.
Arradondo described the experience as 'gut-wrenching' and a defining moment.
He testified against Chauvin during the 2021 trial.
Arradondo's new book includes an apology to George Floyd's daughter.
- Who
- Medaria Arradondo, Derek Chauvin, George Floyd
- What
- Arradondo recalls the video of George Floyd's death.
- When
- May 25, 2020
- Where
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Why
- Floyd's death led to global outrage and demands for police reform.
Police Reform
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Police Culture
Police Reform
Arradondo regrets not pushing harder to dismantle the toxic culture within the police department.
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- Former Police Chief
- Medaria Arradondo
- Incident Date
- May 25, 2020
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Officer Involved
- Derek Chauvin
- Victim
- George Floyd
- Current Status
- Retired (2022)
- Book Title
- Chief Rondo: Securing Justice for the Murder of George Floyd
