George Floyd Mural Vandalized Amid Derek Chauvin Trial

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George Floyd Mural Vandalized Amid Derek Chauvin Trial

A George Floyd mural in Pheonix, Arizona, was vandalized with the word “Fentanyl” amid the current Derek Chauvin trial over Floyd’s death. Since the trial began on Monday, prosecutors have…

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