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What Stephen Jackson said about George Floyd in Minneapolis press conference Friday

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson is in Minneapolis seeking justice for his friend George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis police custody Monday sparked nationwide protests.

Jackson was joined by actor Jamie Foxx and Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns as he held a press conference Friday at Minneapolis' City Hall where he demanded justice for his friend, who he called "Twin."

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"I’m here because they’re not fixing to demean the character of George Floyd, my 'Twin,'" Jackson said.