George Floyd's girlfriend shared his opioids pain – Derek Chauvin refused to see it

Courteney Ross's testimony showed how police departments fail in their duty to protect those who battle addiction

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Of all the accounts of George Floyd's life and death heard in a Minneapolis courtroom this week, perhaps the least expected was his girlfriend's description of their shared struggle with opioid addiction.

Courteney Ross's wrenching testimony gave a very human glimpse into the remorseless search for a fix and a mutual fight to shake off drug dependency.