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Thousands pay tribute to George Floyd as pressure mounts for U.S. police reform

Attorney Ben Crump raises his arm as Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis police custody has sparked nationwide protests against racial inequality, gets emotional while speaking during the public viewing of Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas, U.S., June 8, 2020. Standing on the left is Reverend Al Sharpton and in the background is George Floyd’s younger brother Rodney Floyd. REUTERS/Adrees Latif

Thousands of mourners braved sweltering Texas heat on Monday to view the casket of George Floyd, whose death after a police officer knelt on his neck ignited worldwide protests against racism and calling for reforms of U.S. law enforcement.

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