Portman isn't the only celebrity to call for the defunding of the police. John Legend, America Ferrera, Yara Shahidi and more stars have, as well.

Her post comes about two

Portman isn't the only celebrity to call for the defunding of the police. John Legend, America Ferrera, Yara Shahidi and more stars have, as well.

Her post comes about two weeks after Floyd died at the hands of police. Floyd died after a police officer, Derek Chauvin, pinned Floyd to the ground by kneeling on his neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds during an arrest. Chauvin was later fired from the police department and was arrested. He is facing charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He appeared in court via video conferencing on Monday but did not enter a plea. According to NBC News, JudgeJeannice Reding set bail at $1.25 million with no preconditions or at $1 million with conditions.

Three other officers involved in the arrest—J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao—were fired and arrested, as well. They are facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

"Thomas Lane and J.A. Kueng held Mr. Floyd by the legs and hips to further restrict movement," a press release from Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison stated. "Tou Thao stood guard to prevent members of the public, who gathered nearby to witness the police action, from intervening to aid Mr. Floyd."

Kueng, Lane and Thao attended an arraignment last week, where they did not enter pleas. According to NBC News, a judge ordered they be held on "an unconditional bail of $1 million compounded with $750,000 of conditional bail."

Hennepin County Sheriff records show all four former officers are still in custody.

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