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Derek Chauvin may also face ‘subsequent charges later’, says county attorney, while mayor sets 8pm curfew after days of protestsDerek Chauvin may also face ‘subsequent charges later’, says county attorney, while mayor sets 8pm curfew after days of protests
Mark Zuckerberg has defended Facebook’s decision to allow Donald Trump to post the threat, “When the looting starts, the shooting starts,” in a blog post on Friday evening by arguing that Facebook has a policy to allow warnings of the use of force by state actors.
“Although the post had a troubling historical reference, we decided to leave it up because the National Guard references meant we read it as a warning about state action, and we think people need to know if the government is planning to deploy force,” Zuckerberg wrote in a post on his Facebook page.
“Our policy around incitement of violence allows discussion around state use of force, although I think today’s situation raises important questions about what potential limits of that discussion should be,” he added.
It was not immediately clear if that policy had ever been articulated by Facebook before. In 2019, a Facebook spokesperson declined to clarify the company’s policy around violence and hate speech by state actors on the record to the Guardian. The Guardian has contacted Facebook for comment.
This is not the first time that Facebook’s exemption of state actors from content rules has been questioned. During the campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya in Myanmar, Facebook banned an insurgent group fighting to defend the Muslim minority while allowing Myanmar’s military, the Tatmadaw, to continue using its platform to spread its propaganda.
Facebook subsequently banned a number of ethnic armed organizations in Myanmar, designating the officially recognized groups as the equivalent to terrorist organizations. The move prompted an outcry from human rights experts who said the company’s decision to favor state actors over non-state actors in armed conflict was inconsistent with both international law and human rights.
In his lengthy post, Zuckerberg also appeared to suggest that if Facebook had decided Trump’s post was intended to incite violence by civilians, they would have taken it down, writing, “Unlike Twitter, we do not have a policy of putting a warning in front of posts that may incite violence because we believe that if a post incites violence, it should be removed regardless of whether it is newsworthy, even if it comes from a politician.”
Zuckerberg also criticized Trump, saying: “I’ve been struggling with how to respond to the President’s tweets and posts all day. Personally, I have a visceral negative reaction to this kind of divisive and inflammatory rhetoric.”
He added: “I disagree strongly with how the President spoke about this, but I believe people should be able to see this for themselves, because ultimately accountability for those in positions of power can only happen when their speech is scrutinized out in the open.”
Guardian voting rights editor Ankita Rao reports from the protest in Brooklyn, New York.Guardian voting rights editor Ankita Rao reports from the protest in Brooklyn, New York.
Hundreds of protestors gathered at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Friday evening chanting, “Fuck the police,” and “No justice no peace.” Protestors wore masks though many police did not.Hundreds of protestors gathered at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Friday evening chanting, “Fuck the police,” and “No justice no peace.” Protestors wore masks though many police did not.
“Police violence is one of the biggest health issues in our country,” said Kimberly Sue, a physician who has also been treating coronavirus patients. “Whether it’s Covid or cops it lowers the life expectancy of black people in this country.”Atlanta native Jabari also said he thought about the risks of Covid-19 when coming but said police brutality and Covid-19 were “two viruses killing black people.”“Police violence is one of the biggest health issues in our country,” said Kimberly Sue, a physician who has also been treating coronavirus patients. “Whether it’s Covid or cops it lowers the life expectancy of black people in this country.”Atlanta native Jabari also said he thought about the risks of Covid-19 when coming but said police brutality and Covid-19 were “two viruses killing black people.”
Guardian reporter Vivian Ho reports:Guardian reporter Vivian Ho reports:
With protesters outside the gates, it appears that the White House is now under lockdown orders from the Secret Service.With protesters outside the gates, it appears that the White House is now under lockdown orders from the Secret Service.
Though CNN reporter Jim Acosta used the word “volatile” to describe the protest, video that he tweeted from outside the White House shows protesters gathered calmly outside, some chanting “Black lives matter” and others chanting, “No justice, no peace’.Though CNN reporter Jim Acosta used the word “volatile” to describe the protest, video that he tweeted from outside the White House shows protesters gathered calmly outside, some chanting “Black lives matter” and others chanting, “No justice, no peace’.
Guardian reporter Vivian Ho reports on the criminal complaint against Derek Chauvin, which provides new details on the killing of George Floyd.Guardian reporter Vivian Ho reports on the criminal complaint against Derek Chauvin, which provides new details on the killing of George Floyd.
Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer charged today with third-degree murder and manslaughter in connection with the killing of George Floyd, had his knee on Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds total, according to the complaint.Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer charged today with third-degree murder and manslaughter in connection with the killing of George Floyd, had his knee on Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds total, according to the complaint.
For two minutes and 53 seconds, Floyd was “non-responsive”.For two minutes and 53 seconds, Floyd was “non-responsive”.
“Police are trained that this type of restraint with a subject in a prone position is inherently dangerous,” the complaint states.“Police are trained that this type of restraint with a subject in a prone position is inherently dangerous,” the complaint states.
As captured in the now-viral video, Floyd repeatedly told the officers “I can’t breathe” before pleading with them, saying “Mama” and “please”. One of the officers responded, “You are talking fine” as he struggled.As captured in the now-viral video, Floyd repeatedly told the officers “I can’t breathe” before pleading with them, saying “Mama” and “please”. One of the officers responded, “You are talking fine” as he struggled.
The other three officers, identified by authorities as Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng, were also fired. According to the complaint, Lane had asked, “Should we roll him on his side?”The other three officers, identified by authorities as Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng, were also fired. According to the complaint, Lane had asked, “Should we roll him on his side?”
Chauvin responded, “No, staying put where we got him.”Chauvin responded, “No, staying put where we got him.”
“I am worried about excited delirium or whatever,” Lane said.“I am worried about excited delirium or whatever,” Lane said.
“That’s why we have him on his stomach,” Chauvin said.“That’s why we have him on his stomach,” Chauvin said.
The medical examiner’s autopsy report is still pending, but preliminary findings have determined that a combination of the police hold on Floyd, his underlying health conditions of coronary artery disease and hypertensive heart disease, as well as “any potential intoxicants” likely contributed to his death.The medical examiner’s autopsy report is still pending, but preliminary findings have determined that a combination of the police hold on Floyd, his underlying health conditions of coronary artery disease and hypertensive heart disease, as well as “any potential intoxicants” likely contributed to his death.
Floyd ended up on the ground after Lane pointed his gun at him and instructed him to step out of a car. Lane and Kueng had been responding to a report that someone had used a counterfeit $20 bill at a nearby store, and the store owner identified the person as sitting in a parked car around the corner. There were three people in the car.Floyd ended up on the ground after Lane pointed his gun at him and instructed him to step out of a car. Lane and Kueng had been responding to a report that someone had used a counterfeit $20 bill at a nearby store, and the store owner identified the person as sitting in a parked car around the corner. There were three people in the car.
The officers had handcuffed Floyd and were walking him to their police cruiser when he “stiffened up, fell to the ground, and told the officers he was claustrophobic.”The officers had handcuffed Floyd and were walking him to their police cruiser when he “stiffened up, fell to the ground, and told the officers he was claustrophobic.”
Chauvin and Thoa arrived at about 8:14pm. Within five minutes, Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck.Chauvin and Thoa arrived at about 8:14pm. Within five minutes, Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck.
At 8:25pm, the video “appears to show Mr Floyd ceasing to breathe or speak”.At 8:25pm, the video “appears to show Mr Floyd ceasing to breathe or speak”.
“Want to roll him on his side?” Lane asked. Kueng then checked Floyds wrist for a pulse. “I couldn’t find one.”“Want to roll him on his side?” Lane asked. Kueng then checked Floyds wrist for a pulse. “I couldn’t find one.”
“None of the officers moved from their positions,” the complaint states.“None of the officers moved from their positions,” the complaint states.
At 8:27pm, Chauvin removed his knee.At 8:27pm, Chauvin removed his knee.
While the imagery of fires and broken windows have dominated the news, reporters in the Twin Cities have also been documenting acts of community, solidarity and mutual aid.While the imagery of fires and broken windows have dominated the news, reporters in the Twin Cities have also been documenting acts of community, solidarity and mutual aid.
Chris McGreal is in Minneapolis reporting for the Guardian, where he has spoken with community members volunteering to clean up the neighborhood or keep watch over their neighbors.Chris McGreal is in Minneapolis reporting for the Guardian, where he has spoken with community members volunteering to clean up the neighborhood or keep watch over their neighbors.
A reporter for the local newspaper, the Star Tribune, has also just retweeted this video of a local mental health clinic that is distributing food to the community. Hunger in the US has spiked in recent months, as the coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the economy, putting more than 40 million people out of work.A reporter for the local newspaper, the Star Tribune, has also just retweeted this video of a local mental health clinic that is distributing food to the community. Hunger in the US has spiked in recent months, as the coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the economy, putting more than 40 million people out of work.
The Star Tribune has also reported on the owner of a local restaurant, Gandhi Mahal, that was damaged by fire in the rioting on Thursday night. Hafsa Islam wrote on Facebook that her father, Ruhel Islam, responded to news that the restaurant was damaged by staying, “Let my building burn. Justice needs to be served. Put those officers in jail.”The Star Tribune has also reported on the owner of a local restaurant, Gandhi Mahal, that was damaged by fire in the rioting on Thursday night. Hafsa Islam wrote on Facebook that her father, Ruhel Islam, responded to news that the restaurant was damaged by staying, “Let my building burn. Justice needs to be served. Put those officers in jail.”
As Trump touted hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine Covid-19 cures, prescriptions for the drugs shot up to 214 times higher than normal, according to a new analysis the Journal of the American Medical Association.As Trump touted hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine Covid-19 cures, prescriptions for the drugs shot up to 214 times higher than normal, according to a new analysis the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The number of short-term prescriptions for the dug spied even more: from 2,208 prescriptions over a week in March 2019, to 45,858 from 15 to 21 March this year, according to the research by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, the Boston Veteran’s Administration Healthcare System and GoodRx.The number of short-term prescriptions for the dug spied even more: from 2,208 prescriptions over a week in March 2019, to 45,858 from 15 to 21 March this year, according to the research by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, the Boston Veteran’s Administration Healthcare System and GoodRx.
The president has repeatedly promoted hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19, despite spotty early evidence that it’s effective.The president has repeatedly promoted hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19, despite spotty early evidence that it’s effective.
France this week banned the used of Trump’s favorite coronavirus drug after preliminary research suggested that hydroxychloroquine didn’t seem to improve outcomes for Covid-19 patients. The WHO also discontinued the drug’s use in a clinical trial.France this week banned the used of Trump’s favorite coronavirus drug after preliminary research suggested that hydroxychloroquine didn’t seem to improve outcomes for Covid-19 patients. The WHO also discontinued the drug’s use in a clinical trial.
Although the antimalarial drug is often safely prescribed to treat conditions including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, it can have serious side effects, including life-threatening heart rhythm problems.Although the antimalarial drug is often safely prescribed to treat conditions including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, it can have serious side effects, including life-threatening heart rhythm problems.
Trump said he took a short course of the drug as a preventative measure abasing the coronavirus, despite any evidence that it works. The FDA has warned against using the drug to treat Covid-19 outside hospital settings or as part of clinical trials.Trump said he took a short course of the drug as a preventative measure abasing the coronavirus, despite any evidence that it works. The FDA has warned against using the drug to treat Covid-19 outside hospital settings or as part of clinical trials.
Protests are taking place in cities across the US over the alleged police murder of George Floyd.Protests are taking place in cities across the US over the alleged police murder of George Floyd.
It’s the fourth straight night of protest in Minneapolis, the site of Floyd’s killing and demonstrations are also underway in cities including New York, Atlanta, San Jose, Houston, and elsewhere.It’s the fourth straight night of protest in Minneapolis, the site of Floyd’s killing and demonstrations are also underway in cities including New York, Atlanta, San Jose, Houston, and elsewhere.
Protesters in Atlanta are facing off against police in front of the CNN headquarters, while in New York a large demonstration has convened at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. In San Jose, it appears that protesters have marched onto the highway.Protesters in Atlanta are facing off against police in front of the CNN headquarters, while in New York a large demonstration has convened at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. In San Jose, it appears that protesters have marched onto the highway.
We’ll be doing our best to stay on top of the news from around the country as we head into the evening hours.We’ll be doing our best to stay on top of the news from around the country as we head into the evening hours.
The Trump administration’s new national intelligence chief declassified transcripts of the 2016 phone call between Michael Flynn and then Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak.The Trump administration’s new national intelligence chief declassified transcripts of the 2016 phone call between Michael Flynn and then Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak.
The phone call took place during the transition period between the Trump and Obama administrations, and Flynn pleaded guilty to lying about the details of the call to the FBI.The phone call took place during the transition period between the Trump and Obama administrations, and Flynn pleaded guilty to lying about the details of the call to the FBI.
More from the Associated Press:More from the Associated Press:
Donald Trump claimed ignorance about the racist origins of the threat he used last night, “When the looting starts, the shooting starts,” in a response to a reporter’s question at an event at the White House.Donald Trump claimed ignorance about the racist origins of the threat he used last night, “When the looting starts, the shooting starts,” in a response to a reporter’s question at an event at the White House.
Asked how he could “know that phrase and not know it’s racially charged history,” Trump claimed that the phrase was common and has a different, non-threatening meaning.Asked how he could “know that phrase and not know it’s racially charged history,” Trump claimed that the phrase was common and has a different, non-threatening meaning.
“Well I’ve heard that phrase for a long time. I don’t know where it came from or where it originated … I’ve heard it for a long time as most people have … and frankly it means when there’s looting people get shot and they die. And if you look at what happened last night and the night before, you’ll see that it’s very common and that’s the way that was meant ... It’s very accurate in the sense that when you do have looting like last night people often get shot and that’s not good and we don’t want that to happen.”“Well I’ve heard that phrase for a long time. I don’t know where it came from or where it originated … I’ve heard it for a long time as most people have … and frankly it means when there’s looting people get shot and they die. And if you look at what happened last night and the night before, you’ll see that it’s very common and that’s the way that was meant ... It’s very accurate in the sense that when you do have looting like last night people often get shot and that’s not good and we don’t want that to happen.”
As has been reported widely today, the phrase has a specific historical origin that is not consistent with the interpretation Trump is now claiming. It was used by Walter Headly, police chief of Miami in the 1960s, as a threat against black residents during times of racial unrest.As has been reported widely today, the phrase has a specific historical origin that is not consistent with the interpretation Trump is now claiming. It was used by Walter Headly, police chief of Miami in the 1960s, as a threat against black residents during times of racial unrest.
Representative Jim Clyburn appears to have responded to the new video showing three officers kneeling on George Floyd by calling for “everyone involved” to be “brought to justice immediately”. Clyburn is the House Majority Whip and an influential African American Democratic politician.Representative Jim Clyburn appears to have responded to the new video showing three officers kneeling on George Floyd by calling for “everyone involved” to be “brought to justice immediately”. Clyburn is the House Majority Whip and an influential African American Democratic politician.
Though all four officers involved in Floyd’s arrest have been fired, only one, Derek Chauvin, has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.Though all four officers involved in Floyd’s arrest have been fired, only one, Derek Chauvin, has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
Do Facebook’s rules against incitement to violence apply to Donald Trump?Do Facebook’s rules against incitement to violence apply to Donald Trump?
While Twitter has for the second time this week taken an unprecedented action against a tweet by Donald Trump that violate its rules, Facebook has declined to take any enforcement action against the president’s inflammatory threat against grieving protesters reacting to the alleged police murder of George Floyd.While Twitter has for the second time this week taken an unprecedented action against a tweet by Donald Trump that violate its rules, Facebook has declined to take any enforcement action against the president’s inflammatory threat against grieving protesters reacting to the alleged police murder of George Floyd.
Trump’s threatening statement on Thursday night, “Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” echoed a racist 1960s police chief known for ordering patrols of black neighborhoods with shotguns and dogs. It has been widely interpreted as a threat and potential incitement to violence against residents of the Twin Cities who have erupted in protest against the alleged police killing of Floyd, a black man who begged for his life as a white police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.Trump’s threatening statement on Thursday night, “Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” echoed a racist 1960s police chief known for ordering patrols of black neighborhoods with shotguns and dogs. It has been widely interpreted as a threat and potential incitement to violence against residents of the Twin Cities who have erupted in protest against the alleged police killing of Floyd, a black man who begged for his life as a white police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.
Twitter responded by invoking a policy it enacted in June 2019 to address the then-hypothetical situation of a major world leader violating its rules in a way that could cause real world harm. The policy allows the company to maintain the tweet for the purpose of accountability and the public record, but hide it behind a warning label.Twitter responded by invoking a policy it enacted in June 2019 to address the then-hypothetical situation of a major world leader violating its rules in a way that could cause real world harm. The policy allows the company to maintain the tweet for the purpose of accountability and the public record, but hide it behind a warning label.
“We’ve taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts, but have kept the Tweet on Twitter because it is important that the public still be able to see the Tweet given its relevance to ongoing matters of public importance,” the company explained.“We’ve taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts, but have kept the Tweet on Twitter because it is important that the public still be able to see the Tweet given its relevance to ongoing matters of public importance,” the company explained.
Facebook also has explicit rules against speech that could inspire or incite violence, but it has taken no action against Trump’s statement, which was also published on his Facebook and Instagram accounts. As of midday Friday, the Facebook post had been shared more than 53,000 times and received 186,000 likes, 31,000 heart emojis, and 6,300 laughing emojis.Facebook also has explicit rules against speech that could inspire or incite violence, but it has taken no action against Trump’s statement, which was also published on his Facebook and Instagram accounts. As of midday Friday, the Facebook post had been shared more than 53,000 times and received 186,000 likes, 31,000 heart emojis, and 6,300 laughing emojis.
The text was also overlaid on a photo of Trump for the president’s Instagram account, where it has received more than 380,000 likes.The text was also overlaid on a photo of Trump for the president’s Instagram account, where it has received more than 380,000 likes.
And while Facebook has made a controversial decision to exempt politicians from its third-party fact-checking process, there is no such exception for incitement to violence.And while Facebook has made a controversial decision to exempt politicians from its third-party fact-checking process, there is no such exception for incitement to violence.
“Even for politicians we don’t allow content that incites violence or risks imminent harm — and of course we don’t allow voter suppression,” Zuckerberg said in a speech on the company’s philosophy about free expression in October 2019.“Even for politicians we don’t allow content that incites violence or risks imminent harm — and of course we don’t allow voter suppression,” Zuckerberg said in a speech on the company’s philosophy about free expression in October 2019.
Facebook has not responded to multiple requests for comment.Facebook has not responded to multiple requests for comment.
The company has a catastrophic track record in handling incitement to violence by government officials. Facebook was used by Buddhist extremists and military officials in Myanmar to incite hatred and violence against that country’s Muslim minority, the Rohingya, in 2017 – a campaign of ethnic cleansing that culminated in the killing of 25,000 Rohingya and the forced displacement of 700,000 more.The company has a catastrophic track record in handling incitement to violence by government officials. Facebook was used by Buddhist extremists and military officials in Myanmar to incite hatred and violence against that country’s Muslim minority, the Rohingya, in 2017 – a campaign of ethnic cleansing that culminated in the killing of 25,000 Rohingya and the forced displacement of 700,000 more.
Facebook admitted to failings in Myanmar in 2018 and eventually banned many of the hate preachers and military leaders who had used the platform to inspire genocide.Facebook admitted to failings in Myanmar in 2018 and eventually banned many of the hate preachers and military leaders who had used the platform to inspire genocide.
Hello everyone, this is Julia Carrie Wong in Oakland picking up the blog.Hello everyone, this is Julia Carrie Wong in Oakland picking up the blog.
CNN has just published video with a new angle of George Floyd’s final moments. The footage appears to show three officers kneeling on Floyd.CNN has just published video with a new angle of George Floyd’s final moments. The footage appears to show three officers kneeling on Floyd.
Floyd can be heard begging for the officers to let him up and stating that he cannot breath.Floyd can be heard begging for the officers to let him up and stating that he cannot breath.
Derek Chauvin, the officer who was captured on video shot from another angle kneeling on Floyd’s neck for several minutes, allegedly killing him, was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter today.Derek Chauvin, the officer who was captured on video shot from another angle kneeling on Floyd’s neck for several minutes, allegedly killing him, was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter today.
Three other officers present at the incident were fired earlier this week, but have not yet been charged with any crimes.Three other officers present at the incident were fired earlier this week, but have not yet been charged with any crimes.
The video is posted on CNN and can be found here. Warning: many people will find the footage upsetting.The video is posted on CNN and can be found here. Warning: many people will find the footage upsetting.
That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Julia Carrie Wong, will take over the blog for the next few hours.That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Julia Carrie Wong, will take over the blog for the next few hours.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
The police officer who put his knee on the back of George Floyd’s neck was charged with murder. The Hennepin county attorney announced Derek Chauvin had been charged with third-degree murder and mansalughter in connection to Floyd’s death.The police officer who put his knee on the back of George Floyd’s neck was charged with murder. The Hennepin county attorney announced Derek Chauvin had been charged with third-degree murder and mansalughter in connection to Floyd’s death.
The Minneapolis mayor issued a curfew order starting at 8 pm tonight. Mayor Jacob Frey said the curfew would be enforced from 8 pm to 6 am starting tonight, although the order exempts law enforcement officers, medical personnel and the National Guard (among others) from the curfew.The Minneapolis mayor issued a curfew order starting at 8 pm tonight. Mayor Jacob Frey said the curfew would be enforced from 8 pm to 6 am starting tonight, although the order exempts law enforcement officers, medical personnel and the National Guard (among others) from the curfew.
Barack Obama said Americans needed to create a “new normal” to address structural racism. “This shouldn’t be ‘normal’ in 2020 America,” the former president said of Floyd’s death. “It can’t be ‘normal.’”Barack Obama said Americans needed to create a “new normal” to address structural racism. “This shouldn’t be ‘normal’ in 2020 America,” the former president said of Floyd’s death. “It can’t be ‘normal.’”
Trump said the US was terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization. The president made the announcement during a Rose Garden press conference, but he took no questions from the press about the protests breaking out in response to Floyd’s death, prompting criticism from Democrats.Trump said the US was terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization. The president made the announcement during a Rose Garden press conference, but he took no questions from the press about the protests breaking out in response to Floyd’s death, prompting criticism from Democrats.
Trump denied that his tweet about the Minneapolis protests was threatening violence against the demonstrators. The president wrote in a widely criticized tweet, “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” Twitter later hid the tweet because the platform said it glorified violence against protesters.Trump denied that his tweet about the Minneapolis protests was threatening violence against the demonstrators. The president wrote in a widely criticized tweet, “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” Twitter later hid the tweet because the platform said it glorified violence against protesters.
Julia will have more coming up, so stay tuned.Julia will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
Trump said he has spoken to George Floyd’s family, as protests continue in response to Floyd’s death while in police custody.Trump said he has spoken to George Floyd’s family, as protests continue in response to Floyd’s death while in police custody.
Opening a roundtable on reopening the US economy, the president said Floyd’s family members were “terrific people,” and he emphasized that “looters” should not become the focus of the protests.Opening a roundtable on reopening the US economy, the president said Floyd’s family members were “terrific people,” and he emphasized that “looters” should not become the focus of the protests.
“The looters should not be allowed to drown out the voices of peaceful protesters,” Trump said.“The looters should not be allowed to drown out the voices of peaceful protesters,” Trump said.
Of course, Trump himself put the focus on looting when he said in a tweet about the protests, “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” Twitter later hid the tweet because the platform said it glorified violence against the protesters.Of course, Trump himself put the focus on looting when he said in a tweet about the protests, “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” Twitter later hid the tweet because the platform said it glorified violence against the protesters.
Senate judiciary committee chairman Lindsey Graham announced the panel would hold a hearing on police use of force.Senate judiciary committee chairman Lindsey Graham announced the panel would hold a hearing on police use of force.
In a statement, Graham said both he and Democratic ranking member Dianne Feinstein were “appalled” by the video of a police officer putting his knee on George Floyd’s neck and decided they needed to hold a hearing “as soon as possible as to how to combat this outrage.”In a statement, Graham said both he and Democratic ranking member Dianne Feinstein were “appalled” by the video of a police officer putting his knee on George Floyd’s neck and decided they needed to hold a hearing “as soon as possible as to how to combat this outrage.”
“The Committee intends to call a wide variety of witnesses on the topics of better policing, addressing racial discrimination regarding the use of force, as well as building stronger bonds between communities and police,” Graham said.“The Committee intends to call a wide variety of witnesses on the topics of better policing, addressing racial discrimination regarding the use of force, as well as building stronger bonds between communities and police,” Graham said.
“We intend to shine a bright light on the problems associated with Mr. Floyd’s death, with the goal of finding a better way forward for our nation.”“We intend to shine a bright light on the problems associated with Mr. Floyd’s death, with the goal of finding a better way forward for our nation.”
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey has issued a curfew order that goes into effect at 8pm tonight after days of protests in response to the death of George Floyd.Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey has issued a curfew order that goes into effect at 8pm tonight after days of protests in response to the death of George Floyd.
Between 8pm tonight and 6am Saturday morning, residents may not travel on any public street or in any public place, according to Frey’s order. The curfew will also be in effect Saturday night to Sunday morning.Between 8pm tonight and 6am Saturday morning, residents may not travel on any public street or in any public place, according to Frey’s order. The curfew will also be in effect Saturday night to Sunday morning.
The order exempts law enforcement officers, medical personnel, the national guard, and “individuals seeking exempt care, fleeing dangerous circumstances, or experiencing homelessness” from the curfew.The order exempts law enforcement officers, medical personnel, the national guard, and “individuals seeking exempt care, fleeing dangerous circumstances, or experiencing homelessness” from the curfew.
The initial order did not exempt journalists, but Frey said that oversight would quickly be resolved.The initial order did not exempt journalists, but Frey said that oversight would quickly be resolved.
For more updates on the situation in Minneapolis, follow the Guardian’s Chris McGreal, who is tweeting from the city as it grapples with this crisis:For more updates on the situation in Minneapolis, follow the Guardian’s Chris McGreal, who is tweeting from the city as it grapples with this crisis:
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer said Trump’s Rose Garden press conference this afternoon was “pathetic,” arguing the event demonstrated the president’s “inability to lead when our nation needs it most.”Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer said Trump’s Rose Garden press conference this afternoon was “pathetic,” arguing the event demonstrated the president’s “inability to lead when our nation needs it most.”
“The only question is whether President Trump is afraid to lead or just doesn’t know how,” the New York Democrat said in a statement.“The only question is whether President Trump is afraid to lead or just doesn’t know how,” the New York Democrat said in a statement.
“America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading.”“America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading.”
Trump left the Rose Garden event, which was billed as a press conference, without taking any questions from reporters about the death of George Floyd or the protests breaking out across the country.Trump left the Rose Garden event, which was billed as a press conference, without taking any questions from reporters about the death of George Floyd or the protests breaking out across the country.
Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for nearly three minutes after Floyd was non-responsive, according to the criminal complaint against the former Minneapolis police officer.Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for nearly three minutes after Floyd was non-responsive, according to the criminal complaint against the former Minneapolis police officer.
“The defendant had his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in total,” the complaint reads. “Two minutes and 53 seconds of this was after Mr. Floyd was non-responsive.”“The defendant had his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in total,” the complaint reads. “Two minutes and 53 seconds of this was after Mr. Floyd was non-responsive.”
The Hennepin county attorney announced this afternoon that Chauvin had been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter and that more charges may be forthcoming.The Hennepin county attorney announced this afternoon that Chauvin had been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter and that more charges may be forthcoming.