Statement from New Orleans Pelicans and Saints owner Gayle Benson
One week ago today, George Floyd was tragically and senselessly murdered. Anger, sadness and protest followed throughout our nation in response to this unjust murder. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of George Floyd.
Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson: 'We stand against police brutality in any form'
One week after George Floyd died in police custody, Pelicans and Saints owner Gayle Benson released a statement denouncing "police brutality in any form." On Monday, Benson said Floyd was "tragically and senselessly murdered."
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New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson became the latest high-profile member of the professional sports community to condemn the actions of police officers that resulted in the death of George Floyd last week.