Statement From Providence Mayor Regarding Today's Verdict In The Trial Over The Murder Of George Floyd

Press release from the City of Providence:

April 20, 2021

PROVIDENCE, RI – The jury has confirmed what millions had witnessed — the cold-blooded murder of George Floyd by a police officer who was sworn to protect him. While I hope this verdict gives the Floyd family some peace, justice will not bring George back. We cannot rest until we address the centuries of racial injustices and social inequities that brought us to this moment. Tonight, we will again mourn the loss of George Floyd and so many others and tomorrow we will recommit to this work so that we do not lose another person to racial violence.

This press release was produced by the City of Providence. The views expressed here are the author’s own.