30+ Pictures Which Show The Other Side Of Protests

Recently happened the death of George Floyd has created much hatred and violence among all. Protests and curfews have been imposed all around the US.

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In response to the outbreaks of violence, National Guard members are actively on duty everywhere to rest the situation. But, the violaters are still moving and expressing their anger through chants, signs and so.
There have been a lot of queries in the mind of the people about the incident. Like, what will happen to the cops involved in the homicide, or what will be the stand of the government towards this?

Perhaps, one thing is for sure that the whole event has fused the countrymen and people from all backgrounds.

A Group Of Black People Protecting A Cop Who Got Separated From The Others

It all occurred back on the 25th of May when George Floyd with two of his friends was sitting inside a parked car. It was like a usual day for Floyd, as he was a regular customer to the Cup Foods, the grocery store where he went to buy cigarettes.

All the whereabouts of the incident were formed on the basis of the witnesses, video footage, and official statements that are reported so far.

Like the other normal days, George went to the store to buy a pack of cigarettes which billed to $20. But the store employee thought it to be a forged paid bill and reported the matter to the US police. Who would ever believe that the so-called faked $20 bill reported will bring a hell lot of violence and chaos in the streets of the US.

A Veteran Protesting His Government After Fighting For It Shows The United Fight For Equality

George Floyd was working as a bouncer. Past many years he had been living in Minneapolis. Report from NBC claimed that the owner of the store, Mike Abumayyaleh informed about him being a friendly face and a pleasant customer. He has never caused any trouble. But apparently Mr. Abumayyaleh wasn’t working that day.

A Protester And A Police Officer Today In Fargo. This Is What Solidarity Looks Like

At around 20:08, two officers came at the scene and approached the car. One of the officers, Thomas Lane, ordered Mr. Floyd to show his hands and pulled out his gun. Nobody till yet has made any clarification that why Mr. Lane thought it requisite to draw his gun.

Floyd was then forced to move out of the car. However, he managed to receive a reply from Mr. Lane explaining that he was being arrested for “passing counterfeit currency”.

From The Raleigh Protest

At around 20:14, Mr. Floyd “stiffened up, fell to the ground, and told the officers he was claustrophobic”, a transcript released by authorities explained.

A few minutes later, there arrived more officers. Among them, Mr. Chauvin with the other two forced Mr. Floyd to move inside the car.

It’s Not White vs. Black, Rich vs. Poor, Police vs. Citizens….it’s Everyone vs. Racists

At 20:19, Mr. Chauvin pulled Mr. Floyd so hard which made him look distressed. Here the witnesses started recording the whole event where he laid down, face down, still in handcuffs.

It was the moment when Floyd breathed last and the filmed video got viral all over the social media across the world.

“I can’t breathe,” Mr. Floyd said repeated, pleading for his mother and begging “please, please, please”.

It was for 8 minutes and 46 seconds long duration when Mr. Chauvin kept his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck.

Then one of the officers, JA Kueng checked his pulse and said he “couldn’t find one”. But the cops did not move. Around 20:27, Mr. Chauvin removed his knee from Mr. Floyd’s neck. He was then admitted to the Hennepin County Medical Center and was declared dead around an hour later.

My 6yr Old Daughter, She Sees Whats On The News, We Explained What Happened To George Floyd And She Was Mortified. Today She Made A Sign And Is Doing Her Own Peaceful Protest In Our Front Yard. I Am So Proud!

Later on Friday, Mr. Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter by Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman. Mr. Chauvin’s bail has been set at $500,000.

Portland, Oregon. Police Demonstrating And Trying To Show They Hear And Understand The Frustration.

But, George’s family and their attorney, Benjamin Crump were not happy with the charge given to the officer.

“We expected a first-degree murder charge. We want a first-degree murder charge. And we want to see the other officers arrested,” Crump and the family said in a statement. “We call on authorities to revise the charges to reflect the true culpability of this officer.”

George Floyd – Philadelphia Protest Today

George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, organized the fundraiser, which is called the Official George Floyd Memorial Fund. As per the sources, this money will be put to use for covering funeral and burial expenses, grief counseling, and lodging and travel for all court proceedings.

A GoFundMe campaign dedicated to George Floyd has also raised more than $7 million.