US: Protests turn subdued after new charges in Floyd case
4 years, 7 months ago

US: Protests turn subdued after new charges in Floyd case

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Demonstrations in cities across the US to condemn racism and police abuses remained large but turned notably more subdued on the eve of a Thursday memorial service for George Floyd that kicks off a series of events to mourn the man whose death empowered a national movement. The most serious new charge Wednesday was an accusation of second-degree murder against Derek Chauvin, who was caught on video pressing his knee to Floyd's neck. The new second-degree murder charge alleges that Chauvin caused Floyd's death without intent while committing another felony, namely third-degree assault. An overpowering security force - including officers from the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, the Secret Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Prisons and, according to a senior defense official, at least 2,200 National Guard soldiers - was out in force Wednesday as thousands of peaceful protesters demonstrated in the nation's capital. His former defense secretary Jim Mattis ripped the president's heavy-handed use of military force to quell protests near the White House In New York City, where high-end stores were looted in earlier days, some retailers fortified their property.

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