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Fulton County district attorney Paul Howard, who said on Saturday that his office has already launched an “intense, independent investigation” of the Rayshard Brooks shooting, tells CNN’s Fredericka Whitfield that a decision on whether charges will be brought against the officer involved in Friday night’s incident will be made “sometime around Wednesday”.
“[Brooks] did not seem to present any threat to anyone,” Howard said. “The fact that it would escalate to his death seems unreasonable.”
Howard added that three charges are under consideration in the case: murder, felony murder or voluntary manslaughter.
Garrett Rolfe, the seven-year veteran of the Atlanta police department recently trained on de-escalation tactics who killed Brooks, was terminated on Saturday, APD spokesman Carlos Campos said.
As statues of Confederate leaders and slave owners are taken (or torn) down in the US, France’s president says his country will not take such moves with monuments from its colonial era. Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that “the republic will not erase any trace, or any name, from its history ... it will not take down any statue.”As statues of Confederate leaders and slave owners are taken (or torn) down in the US, France’s president says his country will not take such moves with monuments from its colonial era. Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that “the republic will not erase any trace, or any name, from its history ... it will not take down any statue.”
Macron did, however, acknowledge that a French citizen’s “address, name, color of skin” can affect their chances of success. Anti-racism protests have taken place across France in recent weeks, and police fired tear gas into a demonstration on Saturday.Macron did, however, acknowledge that a French citizen’s “address, name, color of skin” can affect their chances of success. Anti-racism protests have taken place across France in recent weeks, and police fired tear gas into a demonstration on Saturday.
Macron promised he would be “uncompromising in the face of racism, anti-Semitism and discrimination.”Macron promised he would be “uncompromising in the face of racism, anti-Semitism and discrimination.”
Macron also addressed the Covid-19 pandemic, saying restrictions in France would be eased further on Monday. “We must get our economy back on track whilst protecting the most vulnerable,” Macron said.Macron also addressed the Covid-19 pandemic, saying restrictions in France would be eased further on Monday. “We must get our economy back on track whilst protecting the most vulnerable,” Macron said.
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that seven Minneapolis police officers have resigned in the wake of the death of George Floyd protests. According to the newspaper:The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that seven Minneapolis police officers have resigned in the wake of the death of George Floyd protests. According to the newspaper:
“Morale has sunk to new lows in recent weeks, say department insiders, as officers reported feeling misunderstood and squeezed by all sides: by the state probe; by protesters, who hurled bricks and epithets their way; by city leaders, who surrendered a police station that later burned on national television, and by the media. Numerous officers and protesters were injured the rioting.”“Morale has sunk to new lows in recent weeks, say department insiders, as officers reported feeling misunderstood and squeezed by all sides: by the state probe; by protesters, who hurled bricks and epithets their way; by city leaders, who surrendered a police station that later burned on national television, and by the media. Numerous officers and protesters were injured the rioting.”
A former Minneapolis police officer, Mylan Masson, told the Star-Tribune that “[officers] don’t feel appreciated. Everybody hates the police right now. I mean everybody.”A former Minneapolis police officer, Mylan Masson, told the Star-Tribune that “[officers] don’t feel appreciated. Everybody hates the police right now. I mean everybody.”
In an appearance on CNN on Sunday, Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar said the city’s police department was “rotten to the root”.In an appearance on CNN on Sunday, Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar said the city’s police department was “rotten to the root”.
Four Minneapolis police officers have been charged over the death of Floyd after one officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes last month.Four Minneapolis police officers have been charged over the death of Floyd after one officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes last month.
On ABC’s This Week earlier, the Oklahoma Republican senator James Lankford was asked if it was time to stop having military bases named after Confederate generals.On ABC’s This Week earlier, the Oklahoma Republican senator James Lankford was asked if it was time to stop having military bases named after Confederate generals.
“If you have a military base that is named after someone that actually rebelled against the United States government, then you would want to be able to go back and look at that name,” he said. “That should be a pretty basic principle.”“If you have a military base that is named after someone that actually rebelled against the United States government, then you would want to be able to go back and look at that name,” he said. “That should be a pretty basic principle.”
The Associated Press has had some fun with this issue, over Donald Trump’s expressed high regard for such generals.The Associated Press has had some fun with this issue, over Donald Trump’s expressed high regard for such generals.
Even though I’m both weekend editor and Guardian US resident history-loving centrist dad and civil war nerd, I don’t think I can justify running the AP piece in full. But I can bullet-point its admirable dissection of some of the ways in which such generals really don’t stand for “Winning, Victory, and Freedom” as the president claimed.Even though I’m both weekend editor and Guardian US resident history-loving centrist dad and civil war nerd, I don’t think I can justify running the AP piece in full. But I can bullet-point its admirable dissection of some of the ways in which such generals really don’t stand for “Winning, Victory, and Freedom” as the president claimed.
As the AP puts it, some of the generals “made costly battlefield blunders; others mistreated captured Union soldiers, some were slaveholders and one was linked to the Ku Klux Klan after the war”.As the AP puts it, some of the generals “made costly battlefield blunders; others mistreated captured Union soldiers, some were slaveholders and one was linked to the Ku Klux Klan after the war”.
Here’s how:Here’s how:
Gen Robert E Lee: though his early victories put the Union army on the defensive, his failure at the battle of Gettysburg in 1863, capped by the disastrous Pickett’s Charge, was the turning point of the war. Lee has been portrayed in the South as a gentlemanly hero, but he was a slaveholder in his native Virginia and at least one of his former slaves testified that Lee had him whipped brutally.Gen Robert E Lee: though his early victories put the Union army on the defensive, his failure at the battle of Gettysburg in 1863, capped by the disastrous Pickett’s Charge, was the turning point of the war. Lee has been portrayed in the South as a gentlemanly hero, but he was a slaveholder in his native Virginia and at least one of his former slaves testified that Lee had him whipped brutally.
Gen Braxton Bragg: namesake for the famed North Carolina army base, was also a slaveholder and an unpopular general who resigned his command after defeat in 1863 at Chattanooga.Gen Braxton Bragg: namesake for the famed North Carolina army base, was also a slaveholder and an unpopular general who resigned his command after defeat in 1863 at Chattanooga.
Gen John Bell Hood, namesake of the Texas base, and his other commanders slept at Spring Hill, Tennessee, after a long day of mostly successful fighting in 1864, allowing Union soldiers to get away on a road so close to the sleeping Confederates that some reportedly used the rebels’ campfires to light their pipes. He followed with defeat at Franklin, Tennessee.Gen John Bell Hood, namesake of the Texas base, and his other commanders slept at Spring Hill, Tennessee, after a long day of mostly successful fighting in 1864, allowing Union soldiers to get away on a road so close to the sleeping Confederates that some reportedly used the rebels’ campfires to light their pipes. He followed with defeat at Franklin, Tennessee.
Gen AP Hill: namesake of a base in Virginia, was killed in battle in 1865 but is remembered for actions after the Battle of the Crater in 1864, where some rebel troops were enraged by the North’s use of black units. Some soldiers wrote letters describing rebels executing defenseless black soldiers.Gen AP Hill: namesake of a base in Virginia, was killed in battle in 1865 but is remembered for actions after the Battle of the Crater in 1864, where some rebel troops were enraged by the North’s use of black units. Some soldiers wrote letters describing rebels executing defenseless black soldiers.
Gen George Pickett, namesake of another Virginia base and the big loser at Gettysburg, had 22 Union soldiers executed and later fled to Canada.Gen George Pickett, namesake of another Virginia base and the big loser at Gettysburg, had 22 Union soldiers executed and later fled to Canada.
Gen John Brown Gordon: an effective commander, became governor of Georgia after the war but was suspected of being a Klan leader in the state.Gen John Brown Gordon: an effective commander, became governor of Georgia after the war but was suspected of being a Klan leader in the state.
Here’s some related reading:Here’s some related reading:
The Associated Press is reporting that at least seven Minneapolis police officers have quit and another seven are in the process of resigning, citing a lack of support from department and city leaders as protests over George Floyd’s death escalated.The Associated Press is reporting that at least seven Minneapolis police officers have quit and another seven are in the process of resigning, citing a lack of support from department and city leaders as protests over George Floyd’s death escalated.
Floyd was killed on 25 May, when an officer kneeled on his neck for almost nine minutes. The death inspired protests, some of which turned violent in the city and in other cities across the US.Floyd was killed on 25 May, when an officer kneeled on his neck for almost nine minutes. The death inspired protests, some of which turned violent in the city and in other cities across the US.
More from the AP:More from the AP:
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow says the $600 checks sent to unemployed people as part of the Covid-19 relief scheme will soon stop, saying “we’re paying people not to work”.White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow says the $600 checks sent to unemployed people as part of the Covid-19 relief scheme will soon stop, saying “we’re paying people not to work”.
“The $600 plus-up that’s above the state unemployment benefits they will continue to receive is in effect a disincentive. I mean, we’re paying people not to work. It’s better than their salaries would get,” Kudlow said during an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union. He said the payments will probably stop in late July.“The $600 plus-up that’s above the state unemployment benefits they will continue to receive is in effect a disincentive. I mean, we’re paying people not to work. It’s better than their salaries would get,” Kudlow said during an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union. He said the payments will probably stop in late July.
State of the Union host Jake Tapper questioned Kudlow’s view that the payment were a disincentive and said he believed most people wanted to work. “I think that’s a fair point,” said Kudlow. “I personally agree with you. I think people want to go back to work. I think they welcome the reopening of the economy. I think they’re anxious to get out and about.”State of the Union host Jake Tapper questioned Kudlow’s view that the payment were a disincentive and said he believed most people wanted to work. “I think that’s a fair point,” said Kudlow. “I personally agree with you. I think people want to go back to work. I think they welcome the reopening of the economy. I think they’re anxious to get out and about.”
Kudlow said he believes the US economy is starting to recover as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. “I think we are on our way. We are reopening, businesses are coming back and therefore jobs are coming back,” Kudlow said. “We don’t want to interfere with that process.”Kudlow said he believes the US economy is starting to recover as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. “I think we are on our way. We are reopening, businesses are coming back and therefore jobs are coming back,” Kudlow said. “We don’t want to interfere with that process.”
The Associated Press has a report from New Orleans, where demonstrators took down the bust of a slave owner:The Associated Press has a report from New Orleans, where demonstrators took down the bust of a slave owner:
Protesters on Saturday tore down a bust of a slave owner who left part of his fortune to New Orleans’ schools and then took the remains to the Mississippi River and rolled it down the banks into the water.Protesters on Saturday tore down a bust of a slave owner who left part of his fortune to New Orleans’ schools and then took the remains to the Mississippi River and rolled it down the banks into the water.
The destruction is part of a nationwide effort to remove monuments to the Confederacy or with links to slavery as the country grapples with widespread protests against police brutality toward African Americans.The destruction is part of a nationwide effort to remove monuments to the Confederacy or with links to slavery as the country grapples with widespread protests against police brutality toward African Americans.
Police said in a statement on Saturday that demonstrators at Duncan Plaza, which is directly across the street from City Hall, dragged the bust into the streets, loaded it onto trucks and took it to the Mississippi river where they threw it in.Police said in a statement on Saturday that demonstrators at Duncan Plaza, which is directly across the street from City Hall, dragged the bust into the streets, loaded it onto trucks and took it to the Mississippi river where they threw it in.
Two people who were driving the trucks transporting the bust were apprehended by police and taken to police headquarters, authorities said. Their names were not given in the statement. The police did not identify the bust but it was of John McDonogh.Two people who were driving the trucks transporting the bust were apprehended by police and taken to police headquarters, authorities said. Their names were not given in the statement. The police did not identify the bust but it was of John McDonogh.
Video on social media showed dozens of people surrounding the bust which sat on a pedestal while some people pulled on a rope tied to the bust and another hit it with what appears to be a skateboard. As the bust tilts and then crashes to the ground the crowd cheers. Another video posted on social media shows a crowd watching as the bust is rolled down the rocky banks of the Mississippi River and into the water.Video on social media showed dozens of people surrounding the bust which sat on a pedestal while some people pulled on a rope tied to the bust and another hit it with what appears to be a skateboard. As the bust tilts and then crashes to the ground the crowd cheers. Another video posted on social media shows a crowd watching as the bust is rolled down the rocky banks of the Mississippi River and into the water.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a tweet that the city “rejects vandalism and destruction of City property. It is unlawful.”Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a tweet that the city “rejects vandalism and destruction of City property. It is unlawful.”
When he died, McDonogh left a large portion of his money to New Orleans and Baltimore for schools, and many schools in New Orleans are named after him. The McDonogh Day celebration in which schoolchildren across the city laid flowers at a different monument to McDonogh became the subject of boycotts in the 1950s. The ceremony was racially segregated, and African American children would have to wait for hours for white children to lay their flowers first.When he died, McDonogh left a large portion of his money to New Orleans and Baltimore for schools, and many schools in New Orleans are named after him. The McDonogh Day celebration in which schoolchildren across the city laid flowers at a different monument to McDonogh became the subject of boycotts in the 1950s. The ceremony was racially segregated, and African American children would have to wait for hours for white children to lay their flowers first.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has given his daily press briefing. He says that 23 deaths were reported in New York state from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the lowest number since the pandemic began. New York has been the hardest hit state by the virus, with more than 30,000 reported deaths. “We breathe a deep sigh of relief today,” Cuomo said.New York governor Andrew Cuomo has given his daily press briefing. He says that 23 deaths were reported in New York state from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the lowest number since the pandemic began. New York has been the hardest hit state by the virus, with more than 30,000 reported deaths. “We breathe a deep sigh of relief today,” Cuomo said.
Cuomo said New Yorkers should continue to wear facemasks in public, saying failure to do so is “disrespectful to the healthcare workers and the essential workers who sacrificed themselves for 100 days – some of whom died and gave their life to crush this Covid virus.”Cuomo said New Yorkers should continue to wear facemasks in public, saying failure to do so is “disrespectful to the healthcare workers and the essential workers who sacrificed themselves for 100 days – some of whom died and gave their life to crush this Covid virus.”
Cuomo’s comments came as the US surgeon general, Jerome Adams, tweeted that wearing a mask increases freedoms. “Some feel face coverings infringe on their freedom of choice - but if more wear them, we’ll have MORE freedom to go out,” wrote Adams.Cuomo’s comments came as the US surgeon general, Jerome Adams, tweeted that wearing a mask increases freedoms. “Some feel face coverings infringe on their freedom of choice - but if more wear them, we’ll have MORE freedom to go out,” wrote Adams.
Cuomo added that there have been 25,000 complaints related to people violating reopening rules in New York. The incidents include large gatherings, masks not being worn and drinking on the streets.Cuomo added that there have been 25,000 complaints related to people violating reopening rules in New York. The incidents include large gatherings, masks not being worn and drinking on the streets.
“What’s alarming about the 25,000 is the volume but it also shows how smart people and how offended people are that they are complaining,” said Cuomo. He said Manhattan and the Hamptons are “the leading areas in the state with violations.” He warned reopening orders would be rolled back if people continued to break rules.“What’s alarming about the 25,000 is the volume but it also shows how smart people and how offended people are that they are complaining,” said Cuomo. He said Manhattan and the Hamptons are “the leading areas in the state with violations.” He warned reopening orders would be rolled back if people continued to break rules.
Leading Democrats said on Sunday the killing of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta underlined the need for significant change in US law enforcement, as the country headed into a fourth week of unrest over police brutality and systemic racism.Leading Democrats said on Sunday the killing of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta underlined the need for significant change in US law enforcement, as the country headed into a fourth week of unrest over police brutality and systemic racism.
Brooks, 27, was shot on Friday night after officers responded to a call about him falling asleep in his car while in the drive-thru line at a Wendy’s fast food restaurant. Video showed Brooks and officers in lengthy conversation before an altercation erupted. Officer Garrett Rolfe shot Brooks while he tried to flee.Brooks, 27, was shot on Friday night after officers responded to a call about him falling asleep in his car while in the drive-thru line at a Wendy’s fast food restaurant. Video showed Brooks and officers in lengthy conversation before an altercation erupted. Officer Garrett Rolfe shot Brooks while he tried to flee.
The killing came after weeks of protests fueled by the killing in Minneapolis of George Floyd, on whose neck a police officer kneeled for nearly nine minutes. On Saturday night, demonstrators marched in Atlanta and the Wendy’s where Brooks was killed was burned down.The killing came after weeks of protests fueled by the killing in Minneapolis of George Floyd, on whose neck a police officer kneeled for nearly nine minutes. On Saturday night, demonstrators marched in Atlanta and the Wendy’s where Brooks was killed was burned down.
House majority whip James Clyburn said he was incensed by Brooks’s death.House majority whip James Clyburn said he was incensed by Brooks’s death.
“You wonder, sometimes, when you’re dealing with an issue like this out here for two or three weeks, and then you see a police officer still being insensitive to the life of a young African American man,” the South Carolina Democrat told CNN’s State of the Union.“You wonder, sometimes, when you’re dealing with an issue like this out here for two or three weeks, and then you see a police officer still being insensitive to the life of a young African American man,” the South Carolina Democrat told CNN’s State of the Union.
“This did not call for lethal force. And I don’t know what’s in the culture that would make this guy do that. It has got to be the culture. It’s got to be the system.”“This did not call for lethal force. And I don’t know what’s in the culture that would make this guy do that. It has got to be the culture. It’s got to be the system.”
Stacey Abrams, a former minority leader of the Georgia House and candidate for governor now a contender to be Joe Biden’s vice-presidential pick, told ABC’s This Week more money should be allocated to social services, along with comprehensive police reform.Stacey Abrams, a former minority leader of the Georgia House and candidate for governor now a contender to be Joe Biden’s vice-presidential pick, told ABC’s This Week more money should be allocated to social services, along with comprehensive police reform.
“What happened yesterday to Rayshard Brooks was a function of excessive force,” she said, adding that officers “were either embarrassed or, you know, panicked led them to murder a man who they knew only had a Taser in his hand”.“What happened yesterday to Rayshard Brooks was a function of excessive force,” she said, adding that officers “were either embarrassed or, you know, panicked led them to murder a man who they knew only had a Taser in his hand”.
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Britain’s biggest police force has condemned the “mindless hooliganism” and “utterly shocking” violence towards officers during clashes led by far-right protesters in central London on Saturday.Britain’s biggest police force has condemned the “mindless hooliganism” and “utterly shocking” violence towards officers during clashes led by far-right protesters in central London on Saturday.
The Metropolitan police said 23 officers were injured after being kicked, punched or hit by missiles as they faced hundreds of angry demonstrators who claimed they were protecting statues from anti-racism campaigners.The Metropolitan police said 23 officers were injured after being kicked, punched or hit by missiles as they faced hundreds of angry demonstrators who claimed they were protecting statues from anti-racism campaigners.
Police said 113 people were arrested, including a 28-year-old man detained on suspicion of urinating by a Westminster memorial dedicated to the murdered police officer Keith Palmer.Police said 113 people were arrested, including a 28-year-old man detained on suspicion of urinating by a Westminster memorial dedicated to the murdered police officer Keith Palmer.
The Metropolitan police commander Bas Javid said: “The scenes officers encountered across central London yesterday were utterly shocking. Once again they were pelted with missiles, or challenged by groups of men intent on violence.The Metropolitan police commander Bas Javid said: “The scenes officers encountered across central London yesterday were utterly shocking. Once again they were pelted with missiles, or challenged by groups of men intent on violence.
“Mindless hooliganism such as this is totally unacceptable and I am pleased arrests were made. We will now work closely with the courts in pursuit of justice.”“Mindless hooliganism such as this is totally unacceptable and I am pleased arrests were made. We will now work closely with the courts in pursuit of justice.”
Javid thanked officers for showing “enormous bravery in confronting violent behaviour” during the demonstration, which came after a week of tension about monuments including that of Winston Churchill following anti-racism demonstrations over the killing by police of George Floyd in America.Javid thanked officers for showing “enormous bravery in confronting violent behaviour” during the demonstration, which came after a week of tension about monuments including that of Winston Churchill following anti-racism demonstrations over the killing by police of George Floyd in America.
The clashes in London occurred as hundred of demonstrators, mostly white men, descended on the capital ostensibly to protect statues from vandalism. The protest, organised by far-right groups, turned violent when hundreds of self-proclaimed “statue defenders” took over areas near the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square and hurled missiles, smoke grenades, glass bottles and flares at police officers.The clashes in London occurred as hundred of demonstrators, mostly white men, descended on the capital ostensibly to protect statues from vandalism. The protest, organised by far-right groups, turned violent when hundreds of self-proclaimed “statue defenders” took over areas near the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square and hurled missiles, smoke grenades, glass bottles and flares at police officers.
The 113 arrests in London were for offences including breach of the peace, violent disorder, assault on officers, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of class A drugs and being drunk and disorderly. Similar demonstrations took place elsewhere, including in Bristol and Bolton, but appeared to pass off mostly peacefully.The 113 arrests in London were for offences including breach of the peace, violent disorder, assault on officers, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of class A drugs and being drunk and disorderly. Similar demonstrations took place elsewhere, including in Bristol and Bolton, but appeared to pass off mostly peacefully.
Boris Johnson condemned the “racist thuggery” of the London demonstrators, while the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, described the scenes as “shocking and disgusting” on Sunday.Boris Johnson condemned the “racist thuggery” of the London demonstrators, while the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, described the scenes as “shocking and disgusting” on Sunday.
Police bodycam footage has been released showing the build-up to the moment when police in Atlanta shot dead Rayshard Brooks. The killing led to Atlanta’s police chief resigning and demonstrations in the city.Police bodycam footage has been released showing the build-up to the moment when police in Atlanta shot dead Rayshard Brooks. The killing led to Atlanta’s police chief resigning and demonstrations in the city.
Democratic senator Cory Booker has appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation and discussed qualified immunity, which can make public officials, such as police officers, less accountable for their actions. “I think it’s time that we change qualified immunity,” said Booker.Democratic senator Cory Booker has appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation and discussed qualified immunity, which can make public officials, such as police officers, less accountable for their actions. “I think it’s time that we change qualified immunity,” said Booker.
Booker added: “What qualified immunity does in this country as it allows a case in Washington where a pregnant woman, seven months pregnant, was dragged into a street for not signing a parking ticket and tased three times. No accountability. Those police officers were qualified- had qualified immunity. It’s a case in Utah where a bicycle rider 100 yards away was shot multiple times by multiple police. And then they claimed it was just mistaken identity, no accountability in terms of qualified immunity.”Booker added: “What qualified immunity does in this country as it allows a case in Washington where a pregnant woman, seven months pregnant, was dragged into a street for not signing a parking ticket and tased three times. No accountability. Those police officers were qualified- had qualified immunity. It’s a case in Utah where a bicycle rider 100 yards away was shot multiple times by multiple police. And then they claimed it was just mistaken identity, no accountability in terms of qualified immunity.”
Booker said the protests have given politicians the prefect time to make reforms. “This is not a time for lowest common denominator, watered down reforms,” he said. “It’s a time to stop the problem, because ... if someone’s knee is on your neck, you can’t take it halfway off and say that that’s progress. We have the tools with which to stop people from dying. And any bill should have a ban on racial and religious profiling called for by George Bush in his first address to Congress.”Booker said the protests have given politicians the prefect time to make reforms. “This is not a time for lowest common denominator, watered down reforms,” he said. “It’s a time to stop the problem, because ... if someone’s knee is on your neck, you can’t take it halfway off and say that that’s progress. We have the tools with which to stop people from dying. And any bill should have a ban on racial and religious profiling called for by George Bush in his first address to Congress.”
A Latino man was shot and killed by police in California on Saturday night. The San Bernardino Police Department says it responded to reports of a white man waving a firearm. The department says an “officer-involved shooting occurred” after a suspect, with a handgun, was identified. He later died in hospital and police determined he was Latino rather than white.A Latino man was shot and killed by police in California on Saturday night. The San Bernardino Police Department says it responded to reports of a white man waving a firearm. The department says an “officer-involved shooting occurred” after a suspect, with a handgun, was identified. He later died in hospital and police determined he was Latino rather than white.
On Tuesday, Donald Trump tweeted a conspiracy theory that Martin Gugino, the 75-year-old pushed to the floor by police during an anti-racism protest in Buffalo, could be “an antifa provocateur” and the entire incident “could be a set-up”. At the time of writing, Gugino is still in hospital with a head injury. Jason Wilson has taken a closer look at Gugino, a man described by one person who knows him as “one of the gentlest people I know”. Here’s an extract from the article:On Tuesday, Donald Trump tweeted a conspiracy theory that Martin Gugino, the 75-year-old pushed to the floor by police during an anti-racism protest in Buffalo, could be “an antifa provocateur” and the entire incident “could be a set-up”. At the time of writing, Gugino is still in hospital with a head injury. Jason Wilson has taken a closer look at Gugino, a man described by one person who knows him as “one of the gentlest people I know”. Here’s an extract from the article:
Gugino’s presence at the protest and his attempt to engage the police was in keeping with the Catholic Worker Movement, which Gugino and Daloisio are aligned with. The movement takes its position not from a political tract, but from what they see as the most radical passage in the New Testament.Gugino’s presence at the protest and his attempt to engage the police was in keeping with the Catholic Worker Movement, which Gugino and Daloisio are aligned with. The movement takes its position not from a political tract, but from what they see as the most radical passage in the New Testament.
“Different people figure out ways to live out the Beatitudes,” Daloisio says, referring to the precepts outlined in the Sermon on the Mount.“Different people figure out ways to live out the Beatitudes,” Daloisio says, referring to the precepts outlined in the Sermon on the Mount.
The passage is familiar to anyone who has even a casual acquaintance with Christian teaching: Jesus inverts worldly values to elevate the poor, the sick, and the meek. In Sunday school, it might have the force of a platitude, but Catholic Workers take it with the utmost gravity.The passage is familiar to anyone who has even a casual acquaintance with Christian teaching: Jesus inverts worldly values to elevate the poor, the sick, and the meek. In Sunday school, it might have the force of a platitude, but Catholic Workers take it with the utmost gravity.
Dorothy Day, the co-founder of the movement, described it as their “manifesto”.Dorothy Day, the co-founder of the movement, described it as their “manifesto”.
Even though the movement – which Daloisio calls “anarchist” – has no binding structure or formal membership, those aligned with it engage in actions to advance peace and justice as they see it, from voluntary poverty in the service of the poor, to protest, to sometimes controversial forms of direct action.Even though the movement – which Daloisio calls “anarchist” – has no binding structure or formal membership, those aligned with it engage in actions to advance peace and justice as they see it, from voluntary poverty in the service of the poor, to protest, to sometimes controversial forms of direct action.
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Anonymous says it has taken the Atlanta Police department “offline” after an officer shot dead Rayshard Brooks on Friday night. The hacker collective wrote on Twitter that: “Anonymous has taken action against Atlanta PD for the execution of #RayshardBrooks, we call for the arrest of the two murderers. No more impunity. #BlackLivesMatter”.Anonymous says it has taken the Atlanta Police department “offline” after an officer shot dead Rayshard Brooks on Friday night. The hacker collective wrote on Twitter that: “Anonymous has taken action against Atlanta PD for the execution of #RayshardBrooks, we call for the arrest of the two murderers. No more impunity. #BlackLivesMatter”.
After a relatively quiet few years, Anonymous has stepped up activity in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd. It also took down the Minneapolis Police Department’s website after the death of Floyd last month. The group does not have central leadership or any official policies but it has targeted the KKK, Neo Nazis and Isis in the past.After a relatively quiet few years, Anonymous has stepped up activity in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd. It also took down the Minneapolis Police Department’s website after the death of Floyd last month. The group does not have central leadership or any official policies but it has targeted the KKK, Neo Nazis and Isis in the past.