George Floyd's Family Reportedly Wants Answers About Millions Raised By His GoFundMe Memorial
Three siblings are seeking records on how the memorial campaign’s roughly $19 million in donations were handled and distributed, according to a letter obtained by TMZ.
- A Houston-based lawyer sent a letter to Philonise Floyd on behalf of siblings Rodney, Zsazsa, and LaTonya demanding a complete accounting of the George Floyd Memorial GoFundMe, which raised roughly $19 million.
- Following George Floyd's 2020 death in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the GoFundMe campaign became one of the platform's largest efforts, drawing nearly $13 million from 500,000 donations within its first week.
- The siblings claim they have repeatedly requested financial records and distribution explanations without receiving documentation, asserting they are George Floyd's heirs entitled to their fair share of funds.
- Philonise has 20 days from the letter's receipt to provide reports, tax filings, and transaction histories. The family also contacted Attorney Ben Crump seeking answers but received no response.
- "We want to see the records," Rodney told TMZ, explaining the family seeks to understand decision-making processes. They maintain speaking up ensures the family's questions are answered because transparency matters.
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*Three of George Floyd’s siblings are demanding a financial accounting of the GoFundMe memorial created after his 2020 murder. Their attorney sent the request to their brother Philonise Floyd. Zsazsa Floyd, LaTonya Floyd and Rodney Floyd want records connected to the George Floyd Memorial Fund. An Aug. 11 letter says the fundraiser collected about $19 … The post George Floyd’s Siblings Demand Records for $19M Memorial GoFundMe appeared first on …
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