Keith Ellison was sworn in as Minnesota's 30th attorney general on January 7, 2019. From 2007 to 2019, he represented Minnesota's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he championed consumer, worker, environmental, and civil and human rights protections for Minnesotans. He is the proud father of four adult children: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Elijah, and Amirah. He is the first African American and the first Muslim American to be elected to statewide office in Minnesota.
"This is an engrossing portrayal about the search for justice in a
system that often favors the word and actions of the police, and
suggests how we can move forward."--Booklist Review
"A vital contribution not just to the literature of the Floyd
trial, but to that of police reform generally."--Kirkus Review
"Keith Ellison writes with rare depth, political insight, and true
understanding of courtroom drama that comes from being, himself,
and outstanding trial lawyer. BREAK THE WHEEL is a riveting and
exceptionally frank account of the challenges he faced-- and the
hard work it took--to bring justice for George Floyd while the
whole world was watching."--Barry Scheck, director, The Innocence
Project
"An intimate account of a truly consequential courtroom
confrontation, in BREAK THE WHEEL, Keith Ellison has written a
searing, compelling tale of the struggle for justice. Ellison
reminds us well how the death of George Floyd will not--must
not--be forgotten and how that tragic death has truly made a
difference in our legal system. BREAK THE WHEEL is an unforgettable
reading experience."--Eric Holder, former U.S. attorney general
"BREAK THE WHEEL is a compelling tale of standing up for George
Floyd. Keith Ellison has produced an engaging, anecdote-laden
account that leaves the reader with an increased respect for his
pursuit of justice and life in the law."--Ben Crump, civil rights
attorney
"Despite what we all know about the torture and murder of George
Floyd, the story of the Herculean legal effort to bring the
officers who killed Floyd to justice has never been told--until
now. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison takes us through the
compelling story of the painstaking, extraordinary effort he led to
prosecute the officers who committed the most infamous racial
murder by police in the history of our country."--Sherrilyn Ifill,
former president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund
"Keith Ellison's book is the definitive work on the George Floyd
murder trial. As one of his special prosecutors in the case, I saw
everything firsthand and cannot imagine a more gripping and
incisive account of this historic trial. It's truly
must-read."--Neal Katyal, former U.S. deputy solicitor general
"Keith Ellison has written a complete and courageous account of the
trial of Derek Chauvin. Without Ellison's diligence, Chauvin might
have walked free. BREAK THE WHEEL engages all stakeholders in a
bold and honest conversation."--Van Jones, CNN host
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