Protests spread in US following arrestee's death
4 years, 7 months ago

Protests spread in US following arrestee's death

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES, California, UNITED STATES : LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: U.S. National Guard troops keep watch next to a sign reading 'No Justice No Peace' in the Fairfax District, an area damaged during yesterday's unrest, after being activated by California Governor Gavin Newsom following violent demonstrations in response to George Floys death on May 31, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner activated the city's Office of Emergency Management to ensure that employees in various offices were prepared to respond. Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed 1,500 Department of Public Safety officers to four Texas cities, including Houston. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz urged residents to stay home during a briefing on Saturday.

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Backlash against Texas governor after he sends troopers on horseback into Gaza protest on campus
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Backlash against Texas governor after he sends troopers on horseback into Gaza protest on campus

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Cally, a former UT …

Texas prosecutor drops charges against 17 Austin police over tactics used during 2020 protests
1 year, 1 month ago

Texas prosecutor drops charges against 17 Austin police over tactics used during 2020 protests

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas prosecutor whose office oversaw indictments against more than 20 Austin police officers for tactics used during the 2020 protests that followed George Floyd’s killing said Monday he was dropping most of the cases and would ask the Justice Department to investigate instead. Garza said his office “would continue to hold law enforcement who break the …

Violent protest in downtown Atlanta over killing of activist
1 year, 11 months ago

Violent protest in downtown Atlanta over killing of activist

LA Times  

A protest turned violent Saturday night in downtown Atlanta in the wake of this week’s killing by law enforcement officers of an environmental activist who had shot a state trooper, according to officials. Tortuguita was killed Wednesday as authorities cleared a small group of protesters from the site of a planned public safety training center that activists have dubbed “Cop …

Sources: 19 Austin police officers indicted over protests
2 years, 10 months ago

Sources: 19 Austin police officers indicted over protests

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas grand jury indicted 19 Austin police officers on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for their actions during 2020 protests over racial injustice that spread nationwide following the killing of George Floyd, according to people familiar with the matter. Garza said his office prosecutes anybody who causes harm “regardless of who causes it.” …

2 Dallas police officers face charges from 2020 protests
2 years, 11 months ago

2 Dallas police officers face charges from 2020 protests

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Two Dallas police officers accused of injuring demonstrators during 2020 protests following George Floyd’s killing fired less-lethal ammunition at people who were backing away from police and didn’t pose any danger, arrest affidavits said. The Dallas Morning News reports that the affidavits it obtained Thursday dispute some police and attorney statements that injured protesters weren’t complying with police. …

Killings of protesters continue in Colombian city of Cali
3 years, 7 months ago

Killings of protesters continue in Colombian city of Cali

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two protesters were killed early Tuesday in the Colombian city …

11 Austin officers disciplined for actions in May protests
4 years, 1 month ago

11 Austin officers disciplined for actions in May protests

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Eleven Austin police officers have been disciplined for their actions during late May protests over racial injustice following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the city announced Wednesday. Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley completed his review of all known complaints and incidents involving his officers during the demonstrations, according to a statement released by the …

National Guard taps units for rapid response to civil unrest
4 years, 3 months ago

National Guard taps units for rapid response to civil unrest

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The National Guard has designated military police units in two states to serve as rapid reaction forces so they can respond quickly to any potential civil unrest around the country, following violent protests that rocked the nation’s capital and several states this summer. The moves come as Defense Department and National Guard leaders work to address shortfalls that …

One injured at anti-Trump demonstration after police car speeds off with protester on roof
4 years, 4 months ago

One injured at anti-Trump demonstration after police car speeds off with protester on roof

The Independent  

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LA police shut down protest encampment following ‘ambush’ shooting of two cops
4 years, 4 months ago

LA police shut down protest encampment following ‘ambush’ shooting of two cops

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A protest encampment in …

Calm in Kenosha, violence in Minneapolis as protests continue
4 years, 4 months ago

Calm in Kenosha, violence in Minneapolis as protests continue

Al Jazeera  

The US continues to grapple with racial injustice as protests continue in several cities in the wake of shootings. Relative calm returned to Kenosha, Wisconsin, overnight Wednesday into Thursday after two people were shot dead during protests the night before, while unrest in Minneapolis prompted the governor to declare a state of emergency, as the United States continues to grapple …

Police declare riots in Seattle and Portland amid US protests
4 years, 5 months ago

Police declare riots in Seattle and Portland amid US protests

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets for weeks following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Judge stays pepper spray law The clashes also came shortly after US District Judge James Robart, on Friday, granted a request from the federal government to block Seattle’s new law prohibiting police from using pepper spray, blast balls and similar weapons. …

Police show less force as peaceful protests push reform
4 years, 7 months ago

Police show less force as peaceful protests push reform

Associated Press  

Police around the U.S. took a less aggressive stance and even sometimes joined protesters demanding a reckoning with institutional racism, as leaders in the city at the center of the latest call for police reforms pushed Sunday to dismantle its department. In Ferguson, Missouri — where a white officer in 2014 fatally shot Michael Brown, a black 18-year-old — then-Attorney …

Over 10,000 arrested, protests against Floyd killing continue
4 years, 7 months ago

Over 10,000 arrested, protests against Floyd killing continue

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds more taken into custody everyday as protests continue despite heavy police presence. 22:50 GMT – Retired Navy officer says he was ‘sickened’ by sight of army clearing protesters in Washington, DC Retired Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he was “sickened” to see how law enforcement – including the National Guard …

George Floyd death: Protesters set fires near White House, clash with DC police hours before curfew kicks in
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd death: Protesters set fires near White House, clash with DC police hours before curfew kicks in

Firstpost  

An hour before the 11 pm curfew, police in Washington DC fired a major barrage of tear gas stun grenades into the crowd of more than 1,000 people, largely clearing Lafayette Park across the street from the White House and scattering protesters into the street. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across America again Sunday, with peaceful …

Protests spread in US following arrestee's death
4 years, 7 months ago

Protests spread in US following arrestee's death

China Daily  

A demonstrator confronts police officers on Saturday at a rally in Columbia, South Carolina, to protest the death in police custody of George Floyd. - As of Sunday morning, approximately 5,000 National Guard members have been activated in 15 states and Washington DC, with another 2,000 prepared to activate if needed. Previous report Protests erupted in cities across the United …

Protests spread in US following arrestee's death
4 years, 7 months ago

Protests spread in US following arrestee's death

China Daily  

LAPD officer aims a nonlethal weapon during a confrontation with protestors following the death of George Floyd on May 30, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. In Indianapolis, Indiana, authorities were investigating "multiple shootings", including one that left a person dead, on Saturday amid protests, the Associated Press reported. In Detroit, Michigan, a 21-year-old man died after being shot during protests …

Newsom urges peace as George Floyd’s death ignites protests by day, violence by night
4 years, 7 months ago

Newsom urges peace as George Floyd’s death ignites protests by day, violence by night

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom met with faith leaders Monday and urged peace as the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis continued to ignite protests by day and violence and looting by night in many cities across California and the nation. Newsom implored Californians to show empathy to one another in his first news conference since before he deployed the California National Guard …

George Floyd killing: Tear gas, burning police cars and curfews as protests erupt in cities across United States
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd killing: Tear gas, burning police cars and curfews as protests erupt in cities across United States

Firstpost  

Tense protests over the death of George Floyd and other police killings of black men grew Saturday from New York to Tulsa to Los Angeles, with police cars set ablaze and reports of injuries mounting on all sides as the country lurched toward another night of unrest after months of coronavirus lockdowns. Minneapolis: Tense protests over the death of George …

Protests over George Floyd’s death: Tear gas and burning cars in U.S. cities as unrest continues
4 years, 7 months ago

Protests over George Floyd’s death: Tear gas and burning cars in U.S. cities as unrest continues

The Hindu  

Tense protests over the death of George Floyd and other police killings of black men grew Saturday from New York to Tulsa to Los Angeles, with police cars set ablaze and reports of injuries mounting on all sides as the country lurched toward another night of unrest after months of coronavirus lockdowns. - In the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, …

US protests: Another night of violent riots over George Floyd's police custody death as Donald Trump offers military to Minneapolis
4 years, 7 months ago

US protests: Another night of violent riots over George Floyd's police custody death as Donald Trump offers military to Minneapolis

ABC  

Civil unrest has flared and curfews have been imposed in several major US cities as protesters continue to vent their outrage over the death of a black man shown on video gasping for breath as a white Minneapolis policeman knelt on his neck. Key points: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has not yet requested the support of the military from the …

'We're sick of it': Anger over police killings shatters US
4 years, 7 months ago

'We're sick of it': Anger over police killings shatters US

India Today  

Another night of unrest in every corner of the country left charred and shattered landscapes in dozens of American cities Sunday as years of festering frustrations over the mistreatment of African Americans at the hands of police boiled over in expressions of rage met with tear gas and rubber bullets. Cars and businesses were torched, the words "I can't breathe" …

Pepper spray, tear gas used to stop Dallas, Houston protests
4 years, 7 months ago

Pepper spray, tear gas used to stop Dallas, Houston protests

Associated Press  

Police in Texas’ two largest cities deployed pepper spray and tear gas Friday night as protests escalated over the death of Houston native George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. Some clashed with police at several occasions downtown Friday evening, with officers deploying pepper spray to disperse crowds, including one confrontation that took place near police headquarters. On Friday, the white …

Protests over police killings rage in dozens of US cities
4 years, 7 months ago

Protests over police killings rage in dozens of US cities

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Tense protests over the death of George Floyd and other police killings of black people grew Saturday from New York to Tulsa to Los Angeles, with police cars set ablaze and reports of injuries mounting on all sides as the country convulsed through another night of unrest after months of coronavirus lockdowns. “It is about attacking civil society, …

Protesters break curfew on another night of fury and frustrations
4 years, 7 months ago

Protesters break curfew on another night of fury and frustrations

CNN  

CNN — Protests over the death of George Floyd raged from coast to coast – with crowds breaking curfew in major cities on another night of fury and frustrations. US Attorney General William Barr said the “voices of peaceful protest are being hijacked by violent radical elements” pursuing “their own separate and violent agenda.” Without citing evidence, the attorney general …

Protesters break curfew on another night of fury and frustrations
4 years, 7 months ago

Protesters break curfew on another night of fury and frustrations

CNN  

CNN — Protests over the death of George Floyd raged from coast to coast – with crowds breaking curfew in major cities on another night of fury and frustrations. US Attorney General William Barr said the “voices of peaceful protest are being hijacked by violent radical elements” pursuing “their own separate and violent agenda.” Without citing evidence, the attorney general …

Newsom declares state of emergency in L.A., deploys National Guard
4 years, 7 months ago

Newsom declares state of emergency in L.A., deploys National Guard

LA Times  

An injured man gets up with the help of emergency workers during a protest May 27 in downtown L.A. A protester lies hurt on the 101 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles on May 27. Broken glass glittered on the sidewalk and hung from window frames, including one building with cardboard signs reading: “Black Owned.” In Santa Ana, where protesters and …

Protesters, law enforcement clash in downtown L.A. during protest over George Floyd’s death
4 years, 7 months ago

Protesters, law enforcement clash in downtown L.A. during protest over George Floyd’s death

LA Times  

An injured man gets up with the help of emergency workers during a protest May 27 in downtown L.A. A protester lies hurt on the 101 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles on May 27. Several hundred demonstrators, organized by Black Lives Matter-LA, converged on downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday to march around the Civic Center, part of a series of …

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