WHEN: Streaming this Sunday, April 25 for free on Peacock
Airing at 10PM ET on Sunday, April 25 on MSNBC
WHAT: Dateline NBC reports on the most closely watched trial in years, in which former police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted in the killing of George Floyd. The case sparked worldwide protests after video of Floyd’s death went viral. Dateline tells the story of all the people who came together to bring justice for George Floyd. From passers-by who became key witnesses, to police officers who broke the “blue wall of silence” to testify, to the family of George Floyd, who refused to give up until they had their day in court. Featuring interviews with Floyd’s brothers Philonise and Rodney and nephew Brandon.
In-depth analysis by legal experts and all the key moments and emotional testimony from the trial.
WHO: Craig Melvin will report. He is an award-winning news anchor on NBC News’ “TODAY,” a co-host of 3rd Hour TODAY, anchor of MSNBC’s “Craig Melvin Reports.” His breaking news coverage and reporting appears across all NBC News and MSNBC platforms. He previously hosted “Growing Up Black: Families Confronting Racism.”
WHERE: Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service.
ABOUT DATELINE: Dateline NBC is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history and is in its 29th season. Dateline is anchored by Lester Holt and features correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Natalie Morales, Keith Morrison, and Dennis Murphy. Airing Fridays at 9PM ET/8 p.m. CT, Dateline is the #1 Friday newsmagazine and reaches more than 17 million people every week through its broadcast, and millions more through its social media platforms and podcasts. Additionally, Dateline closed out 2019-2020 broadcast season as the #1 Friday news magazine across the board. David Corvo is the senior executive producer, and Liz Cole is the executive producer.