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Protests erupt in violence after George Floyd’s killing | Nightline
The Minnesota governor activated the National Guard after Wednesday night’s protests in Minneapolis over Floyd’s death in police custody led to looting and multiple fires…
Twitter flags Trump’s tweet about protests as ‘glorifying violence’ l ABC News
The president took to Twitter to share his reaction to the protests in Minneapolis, but tensions with the social media giant escalated after Twitter said…
Fires rage as protests escalate over black man who died in police custody l ABC News
In the wake of George Floyd’s death on Monday, buildings and cars were set on fire as the Minnesota National Guard was activated. Minnesota protest…
Pleas for calm after night of rage in Minneapolis | WNT
Demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer took over the intersection where the incident occurred. WATCH THE FULL…
A history of civil unrest in the US: Frustrations over injustice, slow pace of change | Nightline
For decades, black Americans have fought injustices to their community. Martin Luther King III speaks to ABC News about why riots occur amid protests and…
More than 5,000 National Guard troops on duty in Minneapolis
George Floyd’s family is calling for the arrest of the other three officers involved in his death. source
New details on ex-police officer charged with George Floyd’s murder l ABC News
Derek Chauvin remains in jail on third-degree murder and manslaughter charges as new video emerges of what appears to show the moments before George Floyd…
Protests over police killings break out in at least 140 US cities l ABC News
ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim reports from Minneapolis, where the death of George Floyd , a black man seen on video being pinned down by a…
Protests turn violent across the nation
The arrest of a former Minneapolis police officer involved in the death of George Floyd failed to stop another night of rage in the city….
Officer Derik Chauvin in custody, charged with 3rd-degree murder
The Minneapolis officer was charged with the murder of George Floyd. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3eAZYZZ SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC…
15 states and Puerto Rico report increase in cases of COVID-19
Many are concerned that the large groups of protesters could lead to new spikes of the virus. source
Biden promises Floyd’s family ‘justice’
“I promise you we’ll do everything in our power to see to it that justice is had in your brother, your cousin’s case,” the former…
Mother of Trayvon Martin speaks out about George Floyd’s death
Sybrina Fulton shares her reaction to the arrest and death of George Floyd, and her views on the violent protests erupting across the country. source
Congressional Black Caucus chair talks police use of force
Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif) discusses escalating nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, and how President Trump should respond. source
Ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in deadly arrest | WNT
The complaint against Derek Chauvin said he had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for 2 minutes and 53 seconds while the unarmed, handcuffed man…
Citizen journalism on the frontlines
ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi speaks with assistant professor of journalism, Dr. Alissa Richardson, about the ongoing protests and the critical role that people documenting…
George Floyd’s death caused by asphyxiation, independent autopsy finds
The autopsy, requested by George Floyd’s family, said his death was “caused by asphyxia due to neck and back compression that led to a lack…
Houston police chief on protests and death of George Floyd | ABC NEWS PRIME
Chief Art Acevedo said Floyd died in a “manner that was inexcusable.” #Houston #PoliceChief #Protest #ABCNews #ABCNewsPrime #ABCNewsLive ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST…
A leading voice on racism in America on whether protests represent tipping point | ABC NEWS PRIME
Michael Eric Dyson talks demonstrations, the death of George Floyd and where we go from here. #Racism #America #TippingPoint #ABCNews #ABCNewsPrime #ABCNewsLive ABC News Live…
Trump addresses US amid protests, George Floyd’s brother reflects on his life | Nightline
Trump spoke about George Floyd and the widespread protests moments after police tear-gassed protesters outside the White House and hours after he told governors to…
