Teenager who recorded George Floyd’s arrest and death wins Pulitzer recognition

Her video, which shows Mr Floyd repeatedly saying he could not breathe before going limp, was posted to Facebook hours after it was recorded, sparking outrage in Minneapolis and beyond.

Bystanders including Darnella Frazier, third from right filming, as Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on George Floyd’s neck (Minneapolis Police Department via AP, File)

The teenager who recorded George Floyd being pinned to the ground by a Minneapolis police officer has been given a special citation by the Pulitzer Prize board.

Darnella Frazier was cited “for courageously recording the murder of George Floyd, a video that spurred protests against police brutality, around the world, highlighting the crucial role of citizens in journalists’ quest for truth and justice,” the Pulitzer Prizes said.