George Floyd: Cop charged with murder, Minneapolis sets curfew | USA News

• Protests erupt in cities throughout the US over the lethal arrest of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, who was pinned to the bottom by the knee of a white officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 
• The fired officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck for a number of minutes, as Floyd pleaded “I can’t breathe”, has been charged with homicide and manslaughter.
• The Minnesota Nationwide Guard has arrived in Minneapolis, Saint Paul and surrounding areas. 
• Minneapolis has imposed a weekend curfew. 
• Neighborhood leaders and residents demand the arrest of the three different officers concerned. 

Listed below are the newest updates:

Saturday, Might 30

01:29 GMT – White Home goes on temporary lockdown    

The White Home went into a short lockdown, in response to US media, after a whole lot of individuals rallied gathered at a park throughout the road from the president’s mansion.

Peter Alexander, NBC Information’ White Home correspondent, stated in a tweet: “The White House is under lockdown orders from the US Secret Service due to protests outside the gates over George Floyd.”

The lockdown was lifted about an hour later.

White Home lockdown lifted. Heading out. pic.twitter.com/7lO32ZOxx9

— Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander) May 30, 2020

Demonstrators gathered on the Lafayette Park had wielded indicators saying “Stop Killing Us” and known as for justice for Floyd.

01:14 GMT – Denver mayor requires calm after violent protests

Michael Hancock, the mayor of Denver, Colorado, known as for calm and unity after the primary of a number of deliberate metropolis protests over George Floyd’s demise turned violent.

“Let not the story be about the riots and protests. Let’s keep the focus on the life that was lost,” he stated.

“I can tell you not to go out and demonstrate but the reality is it’s going to happen,” Hancock stated at a information briefing, stressing he shared outrage over what he is known as the “senseless and tragic murder” of Floyd in Minneapolis.

Hancock blamed what he known as a minority of agitators amongst peaceable protesters for inciting violence all through downtown on Thursday. That violence included throwing rocks at cops, setting small fires, and breaking home windows and damaging automobiles on the state Capitol and at companies.

00:38 GMT – Police automotive set on fireplace in Atlanta 

A police automotive was set on fireplace in Atlanta, the place protesters used barricades to interrupt the home windows of cruisers whereas others jumped on the automobiles and shattered windshields as they demonstrated towards the demise of George Floyd.

A whole bunch of protesters confronted police outdoors CNN’s downtown headquarters. Activists spray-painted a big CNN brand outdoors the constructing, breaking a window and tagging doorways. One protester climbed on prime of the CNN signal and waved a “Black Lives Matter” flag to cheers from the group.

HAPPENING NOW: Atlanta #protests in response to the #GeorgeFloyd killing have turned chaotic as police in riot gear are known as in: https://t.co/LWmWiyII4D pic.twitter.com/T9ae1hLRAE

— AJC (@ajc) May 30, 2020

Protesters pelted officers who came visiting with bottles, placing a few of them. Different bottles thrown at authorities exploded behind the police line, however no officers appeared to get hit.

Protesters chanted, “Quit your jobs.”

The officers backed their line away from the group of protesters who had been throwing objects at them.

Police ordered demonstrators to depart the road and threatened to arrest them if they didn’t go away shortly.

Friday, Might 29

22:00 GMT – Protests kicking off in main US cities 

Protests towards police brutality had been kicking off in main cities throughout the US late on Friday.

Video shared on social media confirmed demonstrators marching in Houston, Texas, chanting: “I can’t breathe” and “hands up, don’t shoot”. 

MUST-SEE VIDEO: Police blocked protesters from coming into the Gulf Freeway at Allen Parkway in downtown Houston this afternoon throughout a march for George Floyd https://t.co/RLG9oBsPaO pic.twitter.com/4dKeuWc2Rc

— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) May 29, 2020

 Protesters additionally rallied in Washington, DC and New York Metropolis, with demonstrations scheduled in different main cities afterward Friday and all through the weekend. 

Overlaying a protest towards the demise of George Floyd in Washington, DC. pic.twitter.com/m1hs671Vw2

— Matthew Rodier (@mattrodierphot1) May 29, 2020

21:15 GMT – Trump says he spoke with household of George Floyd

US President Donald Trump stated he had spoken with the household of George Floyd.

Trump, talking throughout an occasion on the White Home, additionally stated “we can’t allow” the demonstrations in Minneapolis “to descend further into lawless anarchy and chaos”. 

20:40 GMT – Minneapolis imposes weekend curfew

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has imposed a curfew within the metropolis starting Friday night time.

Beneath the curfew, solely specified public security personnel and different important employees will probably be allowed in public locations from 8pm to 6am (01:00-10:00 GMT) Friday and Saturday nights.

Mayor Frey has issued Emergency Regulation No. 2020-2-1 which imposes a curfew all through the Metropolis of Minneapolis starting at eight p.m. tonight (Fri., Might 29) and extends via the weekend.
See the posted regulation for particulars at: https://t.co/iebgleKnyx pic.twitter.com/7l61oURPtc

— Minneapolis Clerk (@mplsclerk) May 29, 2020

20:05 GMT – FBI asks for information, photographs, video on George Floyd’s demise

The FBI in Minneapolis asked for public help with its civil rights investigation of the demise of Floyd.

It encourages the general public to offer any information, photographs or movies from earlier than, throughout or after the incident.

19:50 GMT – Floyd was unresponsive for almost three minutes earlier than officer eliminated knee: Grievance

George Floyd was unresponsive for almost three minutes earlier than the officer eliminated his knee from his neck, in response to a grievance filed by the Hennepin County Lawyer’s Workplace within the arrest of Derek Chuavin.

Citing a preliminary post-mortem, the grievance stated being constrained, underlying well being situations and any potential intoxicants in Floyd’s system “likely contributed to his death”.

A protester reacts whereas gathering with others outdoors the Minneapolis metropolis corridor after a white police officer was caught on a bystander’s video urgent his knee into the neck of African-American man George Floyd [Carlos Barria/Reuters]

18:32 GMT – Trump defends tweet, says he wasn’t glorifying violence

Responding to Twitter’s choice to cover President Donald Trump tweet that it deemed to be glorifying violence, Trump stated he was solely stating a reality. 

“Looting leads to shooting, and that’s why a man was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Wednesday night,” Trump tweeted, repeating the phrase he initially tweeted late on Thursday. 

“It was spoken as a fact, not as a statement. It’s very simple, nobody should have any problem with this other than the haters, and those looking to cause trouble on social media. Honor the memory of George Floyd!” Trump stated. 

The phrase “looting leads to shooting” was first used, nonetheless, by former Miami Police Chief Walter Headley in declaring a conflict on criminals, in response to the Washington Publish. 

“I’ve let the word filter down that when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” Headley reportedly stated.

18:10 GMT –  Fired police officer charged with homicide, manslaughter 

A fired Minneapolis police officer has been charged with third-degree homicide and manslaughter within the demise of George Floyd,   Hennepin County Lawyer Mike Freeman stated.

Former officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for a number of minutes earlier than the black man went immobile, a video of the incident confirmed. 

Minneapolis residents known as the arrest an excellent “first step” however demanded the three different officers concerned to be arrested and charged as properly. 

Freeman stated these officers are nonetheless beneath investigation.

17:20 GMT – Fired officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck taken into custody, native media report 

In line with native media, the Minnesota Bureau of Prison Apprehension has taken into custody former officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on Floyd’s neck for a number of minutes earlier than the black man went immobile.  

No legal prices have been filed as of but.

16:50 GMT – Obama: This should not be the traditional in America 

Former President Barack Obama issued an announcement on Floyd’s killing through Twitter. Obama cited conversations with pals in current days, together with one with an African American enterprise proprietor who stated Floyd’s killing “hurt” to look at.

Whereas it is “natural” for folks to need issues to return to regular, Obama stated, “we have now to keep in mind that for thousands and thousands of People, being handled otherwise on account of race is tragically, painfully, maddeningly ‘normal’.”

My assertion on the demise of George Floyd: pic.twitter.com/Hg1k9JHT6R

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 29, 2020

“This shouldn’t be ‘normal’ in America. It may possibly’t be ‘normal.’ If we would like our kids to develop up in a nation that lives as much as its highest beliefs, we will and should be higher,” Obama stated.

16:05 GMT – Nationwide Guard arrives in Minneapolis 

Members of the Minnesota Nationwide Guard arrived within the Minneapolis and Saint Paul areas. The Nationwide Guards stated about 500 members could be activated to the realm. 

Armoured automobiles are pictured as Nationwide Guard members guard an space in Minneapolis, Minnesota [Carlos Barria/Reuters] [Daylife]

A person reacts as he confronts Nationwide Guard members guarding an space in Minneapolis, Minnesota [Carlos Barria/Reuters] 

16:00 GMT – NABJ calls arrest of CNN journalist ‘unfathomable’

The on-air arrest of CNN journalist Omar Jimenez, who’s Black, was condemned by Dorothy Tucker, president of the Nationwide Affiliation of Black Journalists (NABJ).

“It is unfathomable and upsetting to witness this structural racism in real time. We are closely monitoring this situation,” Tucker stated in a tweet. 

Native NABJ chapter head Nicole Norfleet reached out to Jimenez to supply assist. 

Tell us if there’s something we will do for you, Omar. I am the president of the native @NABJ chapter right here and board member of @mnspj . We simply put out a joint assertion. Please attain out should you want extra help whereas right here within the Twin Cities.

— Nicole Norfleet (@nicolenorfleet) May 29, 2020

15:30 GMT – Minnesota governor apologises for CNN arrests, says there will probably be swift justice for Floyd 

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stated he expects “swift” justice for George Floyd. 

“It is my expectation that justice for the officers involved in this will be swift, that it will come in a timely manner, that it will be fair,” Swift stated. “That is what we’ve asked for. I have been in contact with Hennepin County attorney, and I am confident that those very things I just said will happen.” 

Prosecutors have been criticised for taking greater than three days to announce a call on prices towards the officers. 

Walz additionally publicly apologised for the arrest of a CNN crew. 

14:20 GMT – Biden ‘livid’ about Trump tweet

Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, stated on Twitter that he was “furious” about Trump’s tweet glorifying violence towards protesters in Minneapolis.

“I will not lift the President’s tweet,” the previous vp stated. “I will not give him that amplification. But he is calling for violence against American citizens during a moment of pain for so many. I’m furious, and you should be too.”

I cannot elevate the President’s tweet. I cannot give him that amplification. However he’s calling for violence towards Americans throughout a second of ache for thus many. I am livid, and you have to be too.

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 29, 2020

Biden stated he would communicate afterward Friday concerning the protests. 

14:15 GMT – US first girl requires peace

Placing a noticeably totally different tone from her husband, US First Girl Melania Trump tweeted her condolences to the household of George Floyd and known as for peace.

“Our country allows for peaceful protests, but there is no reason for violence,” she stated. “I’ve seen our citizens unify & take care of one another through COVID19 & we can’t stop now. My deepest condolences to the family of George Floyd. As a nation, let’s focus on peace, prayers & healing.”

Our nation permits for peaceable protests, however there isn’t a motive for violence. I’ve seen our residents unify & care for each other via COVID19 & we will not cease now. My deepest condolences to the household of George Floyd. As a nation, let’s deal with peace, prayers & therapeutic.

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) May 29, 2020

13:10 GMT – Minnesota legal professional basic says prices are possible

Minnesota Lawyer Common Keith Ellison says he expects “there will be charges” towards the cops concerned in Floyd’s lethal arrest.

“We are standing by and helping any way we can,” Ellison informed CNN. “I anticipate there will be charges. I hope they’re soon. But that is the prerogative of another prosecuting authority. They are trying to be careful. They are trying to make sure their case is strong and airtight.”

12:00 GMT – Brother of George Floyd: ‘I simply need justice’

Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, says he simply desires justice.

Philonise stated the protesters “have the same pain that I feel”.

“I want everybody to be peaceful right now but people are torn and hurt because they’re tired of seeing black men die constantly, over and over again,” Philonise informed CNN.

“I understand and I see why a lot of people are doing a lot of different things around the world. I don’t want them to lash out like that, but I can’t stop people right now. Because they have pain. They have the same pain that I feel. I want everything to be peaceful, but I can’t make everybody be peaceful. I can’t. It’s hard.”

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11:00 GMT – Twitter flags and hides Trump’s tweet that ‘glorified violence’

Twitter has, for the primary time, flagged and hidden a tweet by  Trump, saying he violated Twitter’s guidelines about glorifying violence.

Trump took to Twitter on Friday, saying “when the looting starts, the shooting starts”, in reference to nationwide protests that adopted the lethal arrest of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, in Minneapolis.

Twitter flagged the second tweet with a disclaimer, saying: “This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible,” permitting the general public to nonetheless view the tweet by clicking on “View”.

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09:00 GMT – Protests over lethal arrest rock US’s Minneapolis

Protests erupted throughout the US on Thursday night time as anger over the demise of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, intensified, with some demonstrators getting access to a police precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and setting sections of the constructing on fireplace. 

Protesters set a store on fireplace in the course of the third day of demonstrations over the demise of George Floyd in Minneapolis [EPA]

A protester reacts whereas gathering with others outdoors town corridor [Carlos Barria/Reuters]

Folks collect outdoors the Hennepin County Authorities Middle to protest towards the demise of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, arrested by cops in Minneapolis, Minnesota [Eric Miller/Reuters] 

Learn extra here. 

Good day and welcome to Al Jazeera’s persevering with protection of the protests in the US over the lethal arrest of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. That is Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath in Louisville, Kentucky, and Creede Newton in Washington, DC. 

Right here are some things to get caught up: 

• George Floyd, unarmed 46-year-old Black man, died on Monday after a white officer used his knee to pin Floyd’s neck right down to the bottom for a number of minutes. Floyd might be heard on a bystander video repeatedly pleading with officers, saying “I can’t breathe.” He ultimately goes immobile with the officer’s knee nonetheless on his neck. (You’ll be able to learn concerning the lethal incident here.)
• The 4 officers concerned within the incident had been fired, however prosecutors haven’t decided on prices, angering Floyd’s household, group leaders and residents. 
• Protests erupted throughout Minneapolis on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Whereas they’ve began peacefully, they’ve descended into chaos and fires. There have been reviews of looting and vandalism. 
• Protesters on Thursday gained entry to the Minneapolis third precinct police constructing, setting it on fireplace. A state of emergency has been declared and the Nationwide Guard activated. 
• Protests have additionally gripped different components of the US, together with New York Metropolis, Louisville, Kentucky, Denver, Colorado and Oakland, California. Extra protests are scheduled for the weekend.