George Floyd's girlfriend Courteney Ross gives jurors first glimpse of his personal life, good times and bad

George Floyd's girlfriend broke down in tears on the witness stand Thursday as she gave jurors an intimate glimpse at the "mama's boy," amateur athlete, restaurant lover and struggling drug user whose death prompted nationwide protests against police brutality last summer.

Courteney Ross said she had a relationship with Floyd for about three years after they met in Minneapolis in August 2017.

"It's one of my favorite stories," she said, growing emotional and stifling tears as she recounted the romantic beginning. 

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