Court TV Announces Original News Special On The Life And Death Of George Floyd: "I Can't Breathe"- A Court TV Special Premieres Sunday January 17th at 9pm ET

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Court TV will premiere a special titled "I Can't Breathe" on January 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET, focusing on the life and death of George Floyd. The hour-long program will detail Floyd's life, his tragic death, and the subsequent national movement for racial justice. It lays the groundwork for the upcoming trials of the four police officers charged in his case, set to begin in March. Exclusive interviews and contributions from community activists will be included, providing comprehensive coverage of this pivotal event.

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ATLANTA, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Court TV, the multi-platform network devoted to live and in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation's most important and compelling trials, will world premiere "I Can't Breathe" – A Court TV Special on Sunday January 17^th at 9:00 p.m. (ET).  

The hour-long special will set the stage for the trials of the four Minneapolis police officers charged in the case, taking viewers through Floyd's life, with origins in Houston, Texas, and his tragic death which launched a national movement on race in America. Court TV will present extensive, live and gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Floyd trials, the first of which is set to begin in March.

"I Can't Breathe" – A Court TV Special will feature exclusive interviews with Floyd's friends Herbert Mouton, Travis Cains and Vaughn Dickerson, Jim Lane, the brother of Officer Thomas Lane, one of the officers charged in the case, Houston Forward Times associate editor Jeff Boney, Houston Community activist Carl Davis, Minneapolis Community Activist Michelle Gross and more.

Court TV Anchor Michael Ayala hosts the special, along with reporting from Court TV legal correspondent Julia Jenae and contributions by members of the network's acclaimed team of anchors and reporters.

About Court TV
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Contact: Jim Weiss 770-672-6504 jim.weiss@scrippstv.com

 

 

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FAQ

What is the premiere date for Court TV's special "I Can't Breathe"?

The premiere date for "I Can't Breathe" is January 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

What will the Court TV special "I Can't Breathe" cover?

The special will cover the life of George Floyd, his tragic death, and the upcoming trials of the police officers charged in his case.

What network will air the special "I Can't Breathe"?

The special will air on Court TV.

How can viewers access Court TV's programming?

Viewers can access Court TV through cable, over-the-air, and streaming services including CourtTV.com, YouTube TV, and their app.

What important trials are linked to the "I Can't Breathe" special?

The special is linked to the trials of four Minneapolis police officers charged in the case of George Floyd.