In 2016, Tony Timpa was killed by Dallas police officers in the same way as George Floyd. As for the numbers claimed in the post, the U.S. Justice Department told us it does not have figures on officer injuries or property damage resulting from civil disturbances, and the FBI said it had no comment. [357] However, the store in question was actually a Watches of Switzerland outlet that denied anything was stolen. Whats more, news coverage of the protests have also included numerous reports that identify law enforcement officers as causing injury to civilians. Foster identified with the boogaloo movement and had expressed anti-racist, libertarian, and anti-police views in his Facebook posts. Report: 2020 Antifa/BLM-Led Riots Injured More Police Officers, Caused More Damage, and Resulted in More Arrests Than The Capitol Riot "The summer 2020 riots resulted in some 15 times more injured police officers, 30 times as many arrests, and estimated damages in dollar terms up to 1,300 times more costly than those of the Capitol riot," RealClearInvestigations noted in their analysis. [4], According to the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights (IREHR), which mapped the appearance of various right-wing or far-right actors or extremist groups at rallies throughout the United States, there were 136 confirmed cases of right-wing participation at the protests by June 19, 2020, with many more unconfirmed. Some jurisdictions had proactively mobilized National Guard troops and declared states of emergency in preparation for possible violence,[181] and some businesses had boarded up to prevent potential looting. Here's What We Know", "Coronavirus cases are increasing, but Black Lives Matter protests may not be to blame. [88] On June 25, 2021, Chauvin was sentenced to 22 years and 6 months in prison with the possibility of supervised release after serving two-thirds of his sentence or 15 years for second-degree murder. Let him breathe. People killed: In early June, news accounts reported the number of people killed during the Floyd protests at roughly a dozen, or as many as 19. On 12/12/19 at 6:24 PM EST. [297][298] On July 25, 2020, 28-year old armed Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster was shot and killed in an altercation with a motorist in Downtown Austin. In October 2020, researchers writing forThe Washington Post analyzed 7,305 protest eventsand found police made arrests at 5% of them. A store employee told officers that the man was in a nearby car. Some of the biggest protests . [40], There have been numerous reports and videos of aggressive police actions using physical force including "batons, tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets on protesters, bystanders and journalists, often without warning or seemingly unprovoked". [487] Paintings of Floyd appeared on exterior walls in many cities in the United States and around the world. The largest share of protesters have come from the age group for people under the age of 35. Professor Woodly explained that the protests are taking place in such vast numbers because activists are gaining guidance and framework for their demonstrations from Black Lives Matter. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project did not say that "570 leftist protests became riots last year" and did not find that 25 people were killed during those demonstrations. Brown was accompanied by his 22-year-old male friend Dorian . The man who shot and killed Foster, the US army sergeant Daniel Perry, had previously tweeted Now is the time to take up arms and protect yourselves against violence and responded to a Trump tweet in June about protesters, anarchists, agitators, looters by saying, Send them to Texas we will show them why we say dont mess with Texas.. [4] However, there was a scattered number of armed paramilitary-style militia movement groups and there were "several cases where members of these groups discharged firearms, causing chaos or injuring protesters". Photo of electric charging station powered by diesel generator is emblematic of the electric vehicle movement. [332][333], On May 28, hacktivist group Anonymous released a video to Facebook and the Minneapolis Police Department entitled "Anonymous Message To The Minneapolis Police Department", in which they state that they are going to seek revenge on the Minneapolis Police Department, and "expose their crimes to the world". More than 2,900 cases of police brutality have . [441], In the wake of Floyd's killing, state and local governments evaluated their police department policies, and the response to protests, for themselves. Images being shared on social media make the claim that six police officers have died in the last 10 days, implying a connection to the protests triggered by the death of George Floyd, an unarmed . His lawyer has argued the teenager, who came to Kenosha from Illinois, was also acting in self-defense. [154] Organizations involved with #ShutDownSTEM day included Nature Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the American Physical Society. . John Tiggs:Tiggs, a 32-year-old Black man, was shotand killed on May 31 at a Metro PCS duringlootings in Chicago. [114] Fifty-one arrests were reported that night, mostly for misdemeanor offenses, such as unlawful assembly. [341] On June 6, an estimated half million people joined protests in 550 places in the United States. [337] The leaked documents revealed that law enforcement agencies had been covertly monitoring protestors' private communication over social media, and that both federal and local law enforcement had been stoking fear among police officers, likely setting the stage for the escalation of violence against protestors by police. Forbes' sister said he "was a very sweet person. The post cited an opinion column from the Wall Street Journal and a NYDaily News articleabout protest related deaths. [366][367], A study by Zignal Labs identified three dominant themes in misinformation and conspiracy theories around the protests: unsubstantiated claims of antifa involvement, claims that Floyd's murder had been faked, and claims of involvement by the billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros. ACLED, a widely cited source for data on civilian casualties in Yemen, has been a non-partisan monitor of protests and violence in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America, and launched its US Crisis Monitor in July, citing concerns over hate crimes and rising political violence. [182] Many activists perceived the guilty verdict as just one step in the process to obtain justice over Floyd's murder. [3] In Minneapolis, destruction of property began on May 26, 2020, with . And that catalyst can now be amplified by the fact that individuals probably have more time to engage in protest activity.'. More than 4,700 demonstrations have happened in the United States since May 26, averaging out to roughly 140 per day. How 2020 protests changed insurance forever, Exclusive: $1 billion-plus riot damage is most expensive in insurance history. [6][43], The protests precipitated a worldwide debate on policing and racial injustice that has led to numerous legislative proposals on federal, state, and municipal levels in the U.S. intended to combat police misconduct, systemic racism, qualified immunity and police brutality. On June 10, thousands of academics, universities, scientific institutions, professional bodies and publishing houses around the world shut down to give researchers time to reflect and act upon anti-Black racism in academia. The suspect has not been identified or arrested. Danielle Frazier, the then 17-year old who filmed Floyd's arrest and murder on her cellphone, received a Pulitzer special citation recognition in 2021 for her video. Steven Carrillo has been arrested and charged with first-degree murderand authorities say he has ties to a far-right, anti-government movement. [73][74] Floyd repeatedly tells Chauvin "Please" and "I can't breathe", while a bystander is heard telling the police officer, "You got him down. It wasnt antifa. [500], Some protesters that were arrested were detained in crowded, indoor environments and did not have protective masks, which prompted concern over potential jail-spread of SARS-CoV-2. [174], By December, the protest movement was still "deeply rooted" at George Floyd Square, an occupied protest of the East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue intersection in Minneapolis where Floyd was killed. New York City has agreed to pay more than 300 BLM protesters $21.500 each after they were zip-tied, hit with batons and pepper sprayed at a 2020 protest. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on June 5 he will seek up to $150million in cuts to the Los Angeles Police Department budget. WASHINGTON More than 700 law enforcement officers have been injured on the job during nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd with nearly 300 of those among New York [423], On June 22, a crowd of rioters unsuccessfully attempted to topple Clark Mills' 1852 bronze equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square in President's Park, directly north of the White House in Washington, D.C.[424] Several days later, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) charged four men with destruction of federal property for allegedly trying to bring down the statue. Gutierrez was a bystander and Zion Haygood has been charged with first degree murder. [5][106] Private insurance covered less than half of the estimated damages, which had a disproportionate effect on small business owners, many of who were immigrants and people of color. He died a few days later, on June 6. Many protests during the civil rights movement were in response to the perception of police brutality, . [247] The Florida anti-riot law was struck down as unconstitutional by a federal district judge, on the grounds of vagueness, freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and due process. Al-Shabaab raised much of its funds by extorting people in ungoverned areas of Somalia. 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Tom Cotton calls for the US Army's toughest soldiers to quell 'domestic terrorism' and suggests protesters should be shown no mercy", "Mass. From Trayvon Martin to George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement continues to highlight Black lives lost to police and racial injustice. [198][199][165] Most demonstrationswhich included street marches, prayer services, and festivalsin the United States were peaceful. There are scattered news reports that dont entirely back up each part of the claim, and we found no official figures. On 1 June, a day of widespread protests across the country, he was shot to death outside a neighborhood grocery store in Cicero, Illinois, that he was reportedly trying to protect. The protests reached into every corner of the United States and touched nearly every strand of society. ", "White America is reckoning with racism. Thank you for supporting our journalism. [492] Public health experts and mayors urged demonstrators to wear face coverings, follow physical separation (social distancing) practices, engage in proper hand hygiene, and seek out COVID-19 testing. In total, 8,700 protests took place in major American cities during that time period. . Two people were taken into custody and released without charges. [117][119] In March and April 2021, groups of protesters gathered at George Floyd Square and outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis during Chauvin's trial,[120] but the streets of Minneapolis were largely empty of mass demonstrations like those in late May and early June 2020. We focused on the rest, and found that the biggest problem with the post, leaving aside the numbers claimed, is the lack of proof that Black Lives Matter caused the violence that is claimed. [485][486], Artistic impressions of George Floyd's likeness became an icon of the protest movement that unfolded following his murder. A U.S. District judge granted a temporary restraining order limiting law enforcement's use of tear gas and other crowd control munitions. [466] In the United Kingdom, the BBC pulled the famed "The Germans" episode of Fawlty Towers from its UKTV streaming service, but later reinstated it after criticism from series star and co-writer John Cleese. [373], In late June, The Christian Science Monitor's editorial board wrote: "It may still be too soon to say the U.S. has reached a true inflection point in its treatment of its citizens of African descent. Thousands observed the tradition in Honolulu, Hawaii,[201] La Jolla, Hermosa Beach and Santa Monica, California, Galveston, Hackensack, New Jersey, Rockaway Beach, New York,[202] Biarritz, France, Senegal and Australia. In Kenosha in August, a 17-year-old carrying a rifle he was not old enough to legally possess shot and killed two people, Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber, and seriously injured a third at a volatile late-night protest. [444][445], On July 11, at least 150 Minneapolis police officers reported nondescript injuries as well as symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, leading over half of them to leave their jobs with more likely to follow. [324] One example was a viral photo that appears to show white women protesters standing with their arms locked between Louisville Metro Police Officers and protesters, with the caption describing the image and "This is love. A poll from The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation found that one in five Americans said that they have participated in a protest since the start of Trump's administration. Kelly's aunt said she was the"bright, bubbly big personality in the room.. [409] Protesters in San Francisco vandalized a statue of Miguel de Cervantes, a Spanish writer who spent five years as a slave in Algiers. [289], Large-scale property damage stemming from the protests has led to increased insurance claims, bankruptcies, and curbed economic activity among small businesses and state governments. The figures come from four recent polls - including one released by Civis Analytics - that found that 15 million people to 26 million people have been a part of demonstrations that spawned following the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. The town has placed blame on "outsiders.". The claim in the post has been rated FALSE. [357] Rolex confirmed that "no watches of any kind were stolen, as there weren't any on display in the store. Some Facebook commenters focused on professional sports leagues support of Black Lives Matter when they read this Facebook post: "BLM injures 1000 police officers kills 36 people and does $8 billion in damage and gets celebrated by pro sports?". Horton's son said he was a "loving, caring, god fearing man who leaves behind seven amazing children …". In the first month of BLM protests, shootings nearly doubled from 31 in 2019 to 61. . Kate Middleton wows on BAFTA red carpet alongside Prince William as she recycles a white Alexander McQueen gown with $22 Zara earrings and black opera gloves, Dramatic velvet veils, flamboyant puff sleeves and VERY risqu necklinesAnya Taylor-Joy and Ellie Goulding lead the BAFTAs worst dressed, The nation's 'leading star': Prince and Princess of Wales watch on as Dame Helen Mirren pays tribute to the late Queen at the BAFTAs. [288] Officers injured: The New York Post reported on June 8, citing the U.S. Justice Department, that more than 700 law enforcement officers were injured on the job during nationwide protests over Floyds death. history. [226][227], As of June 5, 2020, 2,950 federal law enforcement personnel from a dozen agencies, including the Secret Service, Capital Police, Park Police, Customs and Border Protection, FBI's Hostage Rescue Team, Bureau of Prisons' Special Operations Response Team, DEA's Special Response Team, ATF, and Marshals Service's Special Operations Group, have been dispatched to assist local authorities, with most of them being garrisoned in D.C.[228][229][230][231] The DEA's legal authority was specifically expanded by the Department of Justice beyond usual limits to include surveillance of protesters and the ability to arrest for non-drug related offenses. Some more serious charges were filed as well, however. A skirmish soon broke out between the vandals and protesters trying to stop them. Dorian Murrell: Murrell, an 18-year-old Black man, was fatally shot on May 31 following a night of protests in Indianapolis. In June 2020, as protests took . [498], A protest march in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, "Black Lives Fucking Matter", "A.C.A.B. Over 2,000 police officers sustained injuries in the line of duty during the first weeks of demonstrations that began May 26 over the death of George Floyd while in custody of the Minneapolis Police Department one day prior. [87] Video footage of Officer Derek Chauvin applying 8 minutes 15 seconds of sustained pressure to Floyd's neck generated global attention and raised questions about the use of force by law enforcement. [257][258] A project by ProPublica compiled 68 videos during the George Floyd protests of police officers who used what appeared to researchers to be excessive levels of force. Black Lives Matter protests attract not only BLM members but supporters and opponents, making it difficult to assign blame to BLM for particular incidents. Many have stated that the current unrest is due to the current political and cultural system of overlooking, ignoring and oppression of Black Americans, calling it a racial reckoning. In 2020, law enforcement agencies made more than 14,000 protest-related arrests, often detaining people who engaged in civil disobedience, as well as acts of violence. [269] Although some journalists have been attacked by protesters, over 80% of incidents involving violence against the news media were committed by law enforcement officers. "[329], American K-pop fan accounts hijacked right wing and pro-Trump hashtags on social media, flooding trending hashtags with images and videos of their favorite artists. But the post is wrong to say demonstrators faced no consequences. Those whose deaths occurred due to police actions included Deborah Danner and Alton . [81][82], On May 26, Chauvin and the other three officers were fired. However, given the frequent ways this word has been used to describe Black Lives Matter protesters, the 17-year-old murder victim Trayvon Martin, and sadly, almost every black victim of police brutality there is an . [493][494], Subsequent studies and public health reports showed that the protests in 2020 did not drive an increase in COVID-19 transmission. [451] A Republican reform bill was blocked in the U.S. Senate by all but two Democrats; neither party negotiated the contents of the bill with the other. There is a Black Lives Matter national organization, which says it has more than a dozen U.S. chapters, along with countless numbers of individuals who support the organization. ", "New government-funded 'food pyramid' says Lucky Charms are healthier than steak. This was a departure from Homeland Security's normal role of protecting against threats from abroad. was shot and killed at a pawn shop on 2 June 2020. hate crimes and rising political violence, wearing body armor and carrying several guns, shot in Compton while sitting in their patrol car, pawn shop in Minneapolis that had been set on fire. You can subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or electronic newspaper replica here. There are also people who have participated in demonstrations, which have occurred in hundreds of cities, who may have no allegiance to Black Lives Matter, or may even oppose it, and have rioted or committed other acts of violence making it even more difficult to determine how a violent incident occurred. [19], Organized protests began in Minneapolis on May 26, the day after George Floyd's murder and when a video of the incident had circulated widely in the media. A bystander then protests that the police were preventing Floyd from breathing, urging them to "get him off the ground You could have put him in the car by now. [289] Mass demonstrations of both peaceful and violent varieties have been linked to diminished consumer confidence and demand stemming from the public health risks of group gatherings amid COVID-19. The criminal trial was scheduled to begin on June 13, 2022. Thousands of visitors protested and grieved at the site. Obstructing roadways and carrying open containers were other reasons for the arrests, as well asfailure to disperse..
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