Minnesota Republicans Hold Moment of Silence for Ex-Officer Convicted of Murder

... Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, lawyers who represented the Floyd family, called the moment of silence “disgusting.”

“We are sickened by this lack of respect and urge all who planned and participated in this tribute to deeply reflect on the rule of law,” they said in a statement.

Read more reporting about the convention and moment of silence decision by the Minnesota Republican Party from Mitch Smith and Julie Bosman in the New York Times.