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Protests – Police attack Hollywood star John Cusack

Even on the fifth night of protest, the United States does not come to rest. Despite exit restrictions, there are violent clashes between police and demonstrators in numerous cities.

On April 25th it happened in Minneapolis United States to a brutal police operation: a white policeman pushed the African American George Floyd’s knee down for several minutes. He repeatedly pleaded for help, eventually losing consciousness. Shortly thereafter, he died in the hospital. The police officer is charged with murder and homicide. The video of the incident is spreading rapidly and has been sparking protests against racism and police violence across the United States for days. In some cities, the situation is escalating and there are increasing riots. You can see the recordings from on site in the video above or here.

Attack with batons: Police attack John Cusack

The actor John Cusack, known from several Hollywood films, shows a video on Twitter of how police officers use batons to attack him. He writes that he was on a bicycle in Chicago and wanted to film a burning car when the officers attacked him.

Riots reach new dimensions – police attack journalists

On the fifth night of the protests, the violence of the riots reached new levels in many US cities. Despite the curfew, there were violent clashes between the police and demonstrators in many places. Several journalists report that they were attacked by the police and sometimes even injured. Read more here.

State of emergency declared for Los Angeles

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles County – the city of Los Angeles and surrounding areas. That reports “CNN”. He also approved the city’s request for support from the National Guard.

Presidential candidate Biden: Cheers are “right and necessary”

The Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, has condemned the violence in the anti-racism protests in his country, while emphasizing the right to demonstrate against police violence. “To protest against such brutality is right and necessary,” said Biden on Sunday. “It’s an absolutely American reaction.” Biden condemned arson and “unnecessary destruction”. The protests did not justify life-threatening violence and the dismantling of businesses.

Three dead in Indianapolis

At least three people have been shot in Indianapolis, Indiana, according to CNN. There is said to have been a dead man. The city’s chief of police announced this in a press conference. A police officer is said to be slightly injured. The police advise the population to avoid the city center.

Governor of Minnesota activated entire National Guard

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expects the riots in Minneapolis to peak on Saturday night. For this reason, for the first time since the end of the Second World War, he put the entire national guard of the US state on standby. “We are under attack,” he said. Law and order would have to be restored.

According to CNN, Georgia’s governor Brian Kemp also activated 3,000 National Guard soldiers. The Mayor of Los Angeles has also called the National Guard to his city. With this, 12 states of the USA have activated the National Guard, writes “NBC”.

Trump blames leftist radicals for riots

US President Donald Trump has blamed radical leftist groups for riots in American cities. “The violence and vandalism are led by Antifa and other violent left-wing groups,” Trump said on Saturday evening (local time) after the launch of US astronauts from Cape Canaveral Spaceport. “Leftist criminals, criminals and others in our country and around the world will not be allowed to set our communities on fire.”

Trump accused violent protesters of dishonoring the memory of George Floyd. “What we see on our streets now has nothing to do with justice or peace,” said Trump. “My government will end mob violence.”

Trump continued, “I stand before you as a friend and ally of every American who strives for justice and peace.” But he was strictly against those who wanted to take advantage of this “tragedy” to loot or threaten. “Healing instead of hate and justice instead of chaos are the tasks that have to be fulfilled.”

Many arrests after riots

In protests after the death of African American George Floyd, 533 people were temporarily arrested in the city of Los Angeles, California. All but 18 suspects have now been released, police spokesman Michael Chan said on Saturday. Six police officers were injured. The arrests in the protests on Saturday night were, among other things, suspected of looting, burglary, violation of probation conditions and attempted murder. New demonstrations were expected in the city for the rest of the weekend.

According to CNN, more than 100 people were arrested in Chicago, Illinois, and around 200 in New York City, police say.

Protests: Trump threatens “unlimited military power”

Because of riots in many cities, US President Donald Trump has threatened local authorities with the use of “unlimited military power”. Governors and mayors would have to act “much harder”, otherwise the government would intervene, he threatened on Twitter on Saturday. The government is ready to do whatever is necessary to control the situation. Then there would be “many arrests”, he threatened on Twitter during a flight to the state of Florida.

Accused police officer: Ex-beauty queen wants to divorce him

US police officer Derek C. has allegedly killed George Floyd and has since been charged with homicide. His wife, Kellie, a former Miss Minnesota, has asked for divorce and has had this communicated through her lawyers. The couple was probably married for ten years.

A law firm post on Facebook said, “Tonight I spoke to Kellie C. and her family. She is shaken by the death of Mr. Floyd, and her deepest sympathy goes to his family, loved ones, and anyone who has been through this tragedy mourned. She requested that her marriage to Derek C. be dissolved “.

“Justice for Floyd”: Demo in front of the US embassy in Berlin

After the death of African-American George Floyd in a brutal police operation in the US city of Minneapolis, several hundred people protested in front of the US embassy in Berlin. Under the motto “Justice for George Floyd! Against racist police violence”, several online initiatives had called for the protest.

Biden calls for fight against “systematic racism”

After the death of African American George Floyd, former Vice President Joe Biden has called for a determined fight against “systematic racism” in the United States. “Through our silence, our complacency, we are complicit in continuing the cycle of violence,” the Democratic presidential nominee said in a video message. “People: We have to get up. We have to move. We have to change.”

Lawyers from the Floyd family doubt the result of the autopsy

The lawyers of the late George Floyd’s family have expressed doubts about the results of an autopsy. At the same time, they announced on Friday (local time), according to a report by the television broadcaster ABC, that they would commission a well-known coroner to conduct their own examination. The arrest warrant for a police officer involved says that, according to preliminary information, Floyd has not suffocated.

Floyd’s family lawyers, Benjamin Crump and S. Lee Merritt, said the post-mortem finding was seen in other cases that people who worked with the authorities presented things that were “an illusion.” “All these things like asthma or heart problems don’t matter as long as they (the victims) live, breathe, walk, talk. Everything is fine – until the police speak to them.”

The arrest warrant for the police officer, which is said to be responsible for the death of the African American, says the coroner does not expect suffocation. The 46-year-old had suffered from health problems that, together with the fixing and possible intoxicants in the blood, would probably have led to death. In the last two minutes and 53 seconds, Floyd had shown no signs of life.

Report: Shots at Security Guard in Oakland – Dead

Two Federal Protective Service officials are said to have been shot in Oakland, California. This is reported by the television station “CNN”. One of the officers died from his injuries. The police are investigating the incident.

Protest in Oakland, California: A security officer has been killed in a riot. (Source: Noah Berger / AP / dpa)

Around 7,500 people protested in the city and riots broke out. The Federal Protective Service reports to the U.S. Department of Home Affairs and is responsible for government buildings.

Floyd protest at the White House: Trump threatens protesters

After a protest in front of the White House, US President Donald Trump threatened protesters indirectly, but with very clear words. If protesters got over the fence of the government headquarters on Friday, they would have been greeted by “malicious dogs and the most threatening weapons,” Trump wrote on Twitter on Saturday. Then they would have been “really at least seriously injured”. Many Secret Service officials were just waiting for “action”.

Minnesota: 1,000 national guardsmen due to protests

The US state of Minnesota has called in more than 1,000 National Guardsmen as reinforcements because of the ongoing and sometimes violent protests after George Floyd’s death. They would support the 700 soldiers already deployed because of the protests, the Minnesota National Guard said on Twitter on Saturday. It was the unit’s greatest effort in its 164 year history, it said.

Reports: 19-year-old dies after being shot at demonstrators

According to reports by various US media, gunshots were detonated in a demonstration in Detroit. According to police, a stranger fired from his car at the crowd. A 19-year-old later died in the hospital as a result of his injuries.

Portland police clear the downtown area after riots

Via the short message service Twitter, the Portland police have called on the city’s residents to leave the center immediately.

The city center was closed to pedestrians and traffic. There had been several fires before, and shots are said to have been fired. In addition, gas is said to have been released. The police speak of “considerable vandalism”.

Over 200 arrests in Houston

Over 200 protesters were arrested at night in Houston, Texas. Previously there were riots in the protests. The local police announced on Twitter that the majority had been arrested for a roadblock.

According to the information, four police officers were slightly injured, eight vehicles were damaged.

Atlanta declares a state of emergency

After riots in protests against police violence, a state of emergency has been declared for the US city of Atlanta in the state of Georgia and other cities in the surrounding area. Around 500 members of the Georgia National Guard are scheduled to be deployed to protect people and property, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp wrote on Twitter early Saturday morning.

According to media reports, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms had asked for it after violence in the protests following the death of Black George Floyd on Friday. Demonstrators attacked CNN’s headquarters, among others.

TV team in Louisville attacked by police

In Louisville, Kentucky, a team from the television station “Wave 3” reported live from the protests. When they approached a group of police officers, one of them attacked the reporter and the cameraman with bullets. You can see the video of the incident here. A CNN team had previously been arrested by police in Minneapolis.

Protests again in many cities

For the fourth night in a row, there were demonstrations in many cities in the United States. In Minneapolis, despite the curfew, people took to the streets. In Atlanta, CNN’s headquarters were attacked. Read more here.

Responsible police officer is charged

According to US media reports, the policeman, who is said to have pushed his knee down on the floor of Floyd, is charged with murder and manslaughter. Minnesota governor Tim Walz criticized Trump for his comments that they were “not helpful”. The US President then backed away. You can read the details here.

Trump: “When Looting Begins, Shooting Begins”

After protests in Minneapolis, US President Trump has threatened the consequences on Twitter. He wrote verbatim: “When looting begins, shooting begins”. He sharply criticized the city mayor. Read more here.

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