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Floyd death sparks efforts to hold more officers accountable

by Associated Press
| June 14, 2020 12:03 AM

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The murder charges against the four police officers involved in George Floyd's death present rare instances of officers being held legally responsible for their actions. Now state lawmakers around the country want to make it easier to do.

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