Long before Minneapolis police killed George Floyd, the department was beset by complaints of excessive force & racism. Even its black chief sued for racism, alleging the union boss wore a "white power" motorcycle jacket.

Long before Minneapolis police killed George Floyd, the department was beset by complaints of excessive force & racism. Even its black chief sued for racism, alleging the union boss wore a "white power" motorcycle jacket. My latest w/@matt_furber @abscribehttps://t.co/O6L0Qwk9s6

— John Eligon (@jeligon) May 28, 2020