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Protests Turn Violent in New York as Demonstrators and Police Clash During George Floyd Rally

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Angry demonstrations flared across the U.S over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck. In New York protesters clashed with police and in Minneapolis the police department building was set on fire to. Late Thursday, President Donald Trump blasted the … Read more Protests Turn Violent in New York as Demonstrators and Police Clash During George Floyd Rally

‘We Have To Do This Right’: Minnesota Attorney Says George Floyd Probe Will Take Time

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Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said on Thursday that “we have to do this right” on the investigation into the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody: “I will not rush to justice,” he said on May 28, during a news conference with Minneapolis police and FBI officials. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm … Read more ‘We Have To Do This Right’: Minnesota Attorney Says George Floyd Probe Will Take Time

FBI Officials, Minneapolis Police Hold Briefing on George Floyd Killing

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Minneapolis police and FBI officials speak to media about their investigation into the death of a handcuffed black man in police custody, George Floyd, on May 25. Speakers include U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald, Rainer Drolshagen, FBI special agent in charge and Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington, Hennepin County Attorney, Michael Freeman. A man … Read more FBI Officials, Minneapolis Police Hold Briefing on George Floyd Killing

McEnany: DOJ, FBI Are Briefing Trump on George Floyd’s Death in Minneapolis

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White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany says the Department of Justice and the FBI are briefing Trump on the investigation into George Floyd’s death while in Minneapolis police custody. She made the comments during a White House briefing on Thursday, May 28. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm QUICKTAKE ON SOCIAL: Follow QuickTake on Twitter: … Read more McEnany: DOJ, FBI Are Briefing Trump on George Floyd’s Death in Minneapolis

Thousands of protesters riot after black death in custody of Greg Floyd | ABC News

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Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired after one of them was filmed kneeling on the neck of an unarmed black man who later died in hospital. The video, shot by bystanders, shows the man pleading for help as a white officer kneels on his neck. “Please, please, please, I can’t breathe. Please, man,” the … Read more Thousands of protesters riot after black death in custody of Greg Floyd | ABC News

‘George Floyd’s Life Matters:’ Biden Condemns Minneapolis Police Over ‘Horrific’ Death

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Former Vice President Joe Biden called for justice and accountability for the family of George Floyd, a black man who died shortly after his arrest by the Minneapolis Police Department. Speaking from his home in Wilmington, Delaware during a virtual event with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, Biden said he appreciates the firing of the four … Read more ‘George Floyd’s Life Matters:’ Biden Condemns Minneapolis Police Over ‘Horrific’ Death

The Killing of George Floyd

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Protesters have clashed with police in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. Footage of Mr. Floyd, shirtless and unarmed, being pinned to the ground by a police officer with his foot on Floyd’s neck, went viral this week. The man can be heard pleading with the officer, “please please, I can’t breathe.” Soon after … Read more The Killing of George Floyd

George Floyd Death: Minnesota Youth Activists Express Outrage, Fear Over Police Brutality

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Minnesota youth activist LaZya Smith said “our parents had to tell us, sadly, that you gotta be careful, don’t draw attention to yourself, don’t seem suspicious. But ‘suspicious’ could be just walking down the street, doing nothing.” Protesters in Minneapolis on Tuesday evening filled the intersection in the street where a black man named George … Read more George Floyd Death: Minnesota Youth Activists Express Outrage, Fear Over Police Brutality

Black Leaders Condemn Minneapolis Police for George Floyd Killing

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Tyrone Terrill, President of the African American Leadership Council, said Wednesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota that police “would give more care to a dog than they did to Mr. Floyd.” George Floyd, he added “called for his mama because he knew he was dying,” Protesters in Minneapolis on Tuesday evening filled the intersection in the street … Read more Black Leaders Condemn Minneapolis Police for George Floyd Killing

Minneapolis police fire teargas at protesters after death of George Floyd

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Police have clashed with protesters on the streets of Minneapolis amid outrage over the death of an unarmed black man in police custody. George Floyd died after an officer knelt on his neck for several minutes. Large crowds gathered in the city on Tuesday night and police in riot gear fired teargas and rubber bullets … Read more Minneapolis police fire teargas at protesters after death of George Floyd

George Floyd Protest: Police Clash with Demonstrators in Minneapolis

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Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving. Mayor Jacob Frey announced the firings on Twitter, saying, “This … Read more George Floyd Protest: Police Clash with Demonstrators in Minneapolis

Minneapolis officers fired after black man’s death

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Four Minneapolis police officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired on Tuesday. The incident is being investigated by the FBI and has drawn condemnation after footage of one officer pressing his knee on the man’s neck was released on social media. Subscribe to us on YouTube: … Read more Minneapolis officers fired after black man’s death

Four Minneapolis Officers Fired After ‘Tragic’ Death of George Floyd: Police Chief

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Four Minneapolis police officers who were involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday. The firings come a day after a bystander’s video showed the man pleading that he could not breathe as a white officer knelt on his neck and kept his knee there for several … Read more Four Minneapolis Officers Fired After ‘Tragic’ Death of George Floyd: Police Chief

FBI Investigating Death of Black Minneapolis Man After Video Shows Officer Kneeling on Neck

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A black man has died in Minneapolis police custody after video shared online from a bystander showed a white officer kneeling on his neck during his arrest as he pleaded that he couldn’t breathe. His death, which occurred Monday night after a struggle with police officers, was under investigation by the FBI and state agents. … Read more FBI Investigating Death of Black Minneapolis Man After Video Shows Officer Kneeling on Neck