of minnesota. following the sentencing, they do feel some measure of accountability. they hope this is a turning point in america because they feel that the activism surrounding this case could mean real change moving forward and told those gathered here outside of the courthouse to keep fighting for justice. early the court heard emotional testimony from the relatives of george floyd, ahead of the sentencing. george's brother — philonise floyd — spoke of how he hasn't been able to escape the harrowing images of george's final moments. one yearago, one year ago, may 25, my brother george was murdered by derek chauvin and his codefendants in broad daylight with in the to his neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds. i