Las Vegas Raiders face backlash over "I can breathe" tweet marking Derek Chauvin verdict

The Las Vegas Raiders are facing backlash over a tweet after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. The former police officer was convicted of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.

Soon after the verdict was read, the Raiders tweeted the words "I can breathe," followed by the date. The post immediately faced criticism, with many calling it insensitive. Floyd, 46, was heard saying "I can't breathe" as Chauvin kneeled on his neck on May 25, 2020, for more than nine minutes, ultimately killing him. The team's owner, Mark Davis, took responsibility for the tweet and told CBS affiliate KLAS that he was inspired by Floyd's brother, Philonise, who said something similar on Tuesday. "Today, we are able to breathe again because justice for George means freedom for all," Philonise said.