Derek Chauvin trial to begin as George Floyd's brother calls killing 'modern day lynching' – live

“If George Floyd was a white American citizen, no-one would say it was a hard case. If you cannot get justice in America for a black man for this, what can you get justice for?”

“We know the video is the proof. That’s all you need.” -Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, ahead of former police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial pic.twitter.com/hYNgUMlNo1

Related: 'The world is waiting': Derek Chauvin set to go on trial for killing of George Floyd

George Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd appeared live on NBC’s Today show this morning, alongside civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, who is representing the family.

Philonise Floyd indicated the family was feeling confident about the trial, even though it is rare for a police officer who has killed a civilian to be arrested and charged, let alone convicted, of murder.

“We know the video is the proof. That’s all you need.” -Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, ahead of former police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial pic.twitter.com/hYNgUMlNo1

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