The teen who filmed George Floyd's murder was given a special Pulitzer Prize citation today recognizing her for 'the crucial role of citizens in journalists' quest for truth and justice'
Darnella Frazier—who was 17 years old when she shot cell phone video of Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes last year—was given a special
citation Friday recognizing her for"the crucial role of citizens in journalists' quest for truth and justice."... [+]ASSOCIATED PRESSPrize judges noted that Frazier's video was largely responsible for spurring protests against police brutality throughout the U.S. and several other countries, representing some of the largest public demonstrations in generations.
Frazier has been praised for recording the encounter, which was crucial in convicting Chauvin—a former Minneapolis police officer—for Floyd's murder.about the video at Chauvin's trial, noting Floyd told Chauvin"I can't breathe," and said it seemed like Floyd"knew it was over for him."was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news reporting, considered one of the most prestigious Pulitzer awards, for coverage of Floyd's murder and its aftermath.
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