Over three years after Black US citizen George Floyd's last words 'Let me breathe' became a rallying cry against racism in the United States, it has been revealed that the police in&nbsp;Minneapolis routinely use excessive force and discriminate against Black and Native American people.

The exposé was made by&nbsp;the US Justice Department on Friday after a two-year investigation prompted by the police killing of George Floyd. Shortly after the findings of the investigation were released,&nbsp;President Joe Biden, a Democrat, released a statement calling the report’s findings disturbing.

The president called on the Congress to pass reforms "that increase public trust, combat racial discrimination and thereby strengthen public safety."

<h2>Federal oversight for Minneapolis police department</h2>

Minneapolis Police Department will now be placed under federal oversight that may potentially last for several years, US Attorney General Merrick Garland said while announcing the findings.

A consent decree will be signed between the Minneapolis police department and the Department of Justice, following which&nbsp;a federal judge will oversee the city’s progress in reforming the police department.

<h2>George Floyd's killing: What does the report say on police's conduct?</h2>

The scathing 89-page report contextualised rampant abuse by the police force that was going on before Floyd’s murder by white former police officer Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on his neck for more than nine minutes.

"We found that the Minneapolis Police Department routinely uses excessive force, often when no force is necessary, including unjust deadly force and unreasonable use of tasers,"&nbsp;Garland said at a press conference at the city’s federal courthouse.

The report found that officers frequently violated residents’ constitutional rights. They used potentially deadly neck restraints, since banned by the city, and shot at people in situations where there was no immediate threat.

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Other findings included officers frequently failing to intervene when they saw colleagues using excessive force, discriminating against people with behavioural health disabilities and unconstitutionally retaliating against protesters and journalists.

"We observed many MPD officers who did their difficult work with professionalism, courage and respect, but the patterns and practices we observed made what happened to George Floyd possible," Garland said at the press conference with Mayor Jacob Frey and other city officials.

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division launched its investigation in April 2021 after Chauvin was convicted of murdering Floyd, a Black man, by kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck as he begged for his life before going limp.

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Floyd’s murder in May 2020, captured in a bystander’s cellphone video, sparked&nbsp;protests across the United States&nbsp;decrying police brutality and racism in the criminal justice system.&nbsp;

Many in Minneapolis complained Chauvin’s excessive use of force against Floyd was not an exceptional case, but rather a commonplace practice of the city’s police officers abusing the rights of Black residents.

Garland said the investigation found that there were several incidents in which city police officers "were not held accountable for racist conduct" until there was a public outcry.

Chauvin, the former officer convicted on state charges for Floyd’s murder, later pleaded guilty to federal charges that he violated Floyd’s civil rights, and is serving a 21-year sentence in federal prison. Three other police officers involved in the arrest were also convicted on state and federal charges.

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Over three years after Black US citizen George Floyd's last words 'Let me breathe' became a rallying cry against racism in the United States, it has been revealed that the police in Minneapolis routinely use excessive force and discriminate against Black and Native American people.

Over three years after Black US citizen George Floyd's last words 'Let me breathe' became a rallying cry against racism in the United States, it has been revealed that the police in Minneapolis routinely use excessive force and discriminate against Black and Native American people. The exposé was made by the US Justice Department on Friday after a two-year investigation prompted by the police killing of George Floyd. Shortly after the findings of the investigation were released, President Joe Biden, a Democrat, released a statement calling the report’s findings disturbing. The president called on the Congress to pass reforms "that increase public trust, combat racial discrimination and thereby strengthen public safety." Federal oversight for Minneapolis police department Minneapolis Police Department will now be placed under federal oversight that may potentially last for several years, US Attorney General Merrick Garland said while announcing the findings. A consent decree will be signed between the Minneapolis police department and the Department of Justice, following which a federal judge will oversee the city’s progress in reforming the police department. George Floyd's killing: What does the report say on police's conduct? The scathing 89-page report contextualised rampant abuse by the police force that was going on before Floyd’s murder by white former police officer Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on his neck for more than nine minutes. "We found that the Minneapolis Police Department routinely uses excessive force, often when no force is necessary, including unjust deadly force and unreasonable use of tasers," Garland said at a press conference at the city’s federal courthouse. The report found that officers frequently violated residents’ constitutional rights. They used potentially deadly neck restraints, since banned by the city, and shot at people in situations where there was no immediate threat. Also see | US is among the worst countries for racial equality Other findings included officers frequently failing to intervene when they saw colleagues using excessive force, discriminating against people with behavioural health disabilities and unconstitutionally retaliating against protesters and journalists. "We observed many MPD officers who did their difficult work with professionalism, courage and respect, but the patterns and practices we observed made what happened to George Floyd possible," Garland said at the press conference with Mayor Jacob Frey and other city officials. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division launched its investigation in April 2021 after Chauvin was convicted of murdering Floyd, a Black man, by kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck as he begged for his life before going limp. Also watch | WION Fineprint | 2 years after George Floyd killing | Black America still 'can't breathe' × Floyd’s murder in May 2020, captured in a bystander’s cellphone video, sparked protests across the United States decrying police brutality and racism in the criminal justice system. Many in Minneapolis complained Chauvin’s excessive use of force against Floyd was not an exceptional case, but rather a commonplace practice of the city’s police officers abusing the rights of Black residents. Garland said the investigation found that there were several incidents in which city police officers "were not held accountable for racist conduct" until there was a public outcry. Chauvin, the former officer convicted on state charges for Floyd’s murder, later pleaded guilty to federal charges that he violated Floyd’s civil rights, and is serving a 21-year sentence in federal prison. Three other police officers involved in the arrest were also convicted on state and federal charges. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Washington's Catholic archbishop has strongly criticised President Donald Trump's visit to a shrine as civil unrest continues in the US over the death of George Floyd.

According to Archbishop Wilton D Gregory,&nbsp;Trump's visit&nbsp;"misused" and "manipulated" the Saint John Paul II National Shrine and he found action "baffling and reprehensible".

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On Tuesday, the&nbsp;Las Vegas sheriff had said an officer died&nbsp;in a shooting after police attempted to disperse a crowd, and four officers were injured on Monday in St Louis, Missouri.

Trump threatened to send in the military to quell disturbances, vowing to "dominate the streets", as protests sparked by the killing of Floyd, 46, in Minneapolis continued.

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The president said he would deploy the army if cities and states failed to control the protests. But on Tuesday at least one mayor rejected the use of National Guard and military forces.

Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden criticised Trump for using the crisis to appeal to his supporters, saying he was "serving the passions of his base".

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Washington's Catholic archbishop has strongly criticised President Donald Trump's visit to a shrine as civil unrest continues in the US over the death of George Floyd.

Washington's Catholic archbishop has strongly criticised President Donald Trump's visit to a shrine as civil unrest continues in the US over the death of George Floyd. According to Archbishop Wilton D Gregory, Trump's visit "misused" and "manipulated" the Saint John Paul II National Shrine and he found action "baffling and reprehensible". Also read: US President Trump poses for cameras with bible in hand amid riots On Tuesday, the Las Vegas sheriff had said an officer died in a shooting after police attempted to disperse a crowd, and four officers were injured on Monday in St Louis, Missouri. Trump threatened to send in the military to quell disturbances, vowing to "dominate the streets", as protests sparked by the killing of Floyd, 46, in Minneapolis continued. Also read: Nancy Pelosi promises legislation on the issues raised by murder of George Floyd The president said he would deploy the army if cities and states failed to control the protests. But on Tuesday at least one mayor rejected the use of National Guard and military forces. Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden criticised Trump for using the crisis to appeal to his supporters, saying he was "serving the passions of his base".

Archbishop attacks Trump's visit to a shrine amid civil unrest in US

The death of George Floyd, which triggered widespread protests across the US, has been declared a homicide in an official post-mortem examination.

According to a&nbsp;statement released by the&nbsp;Hennepin County Medical Examiner in Minneapolis, he died of&nbsp;"cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression," and the manner of death was "homicide."&nbsp;

Floyd's other significant health conditions were listed as "arteriosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease; fentanyl intoxication; recent methamphetamine use."

The statement added that the "manner of death is not a legal determination of culpability or intent."

It emphasized that under Minnesota state law "the Medical Examiner is a neutral and independent office and is separate and distinct from any prosecutorial authority or law enforcement agency."

A video showing a white police officer continuing to kneel on Floyd's neck even after he pleaded he could not breathe has reignited deep-seated anger over police killings of black Americans.

It has led to six consecutive days of protests around the United States and a level of civil unrest not seen in decades.

The officer, Derek Chauvin, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter and will appear in court next week. Three other police officers have been fired.

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The death of George Floyd, which triggered widespread protests across the US, has been declared a homicide in an official post-mortem examination. According to a statement released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner in Minneapolis, he died of "cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression," and the manner of death was "homicide.

The death of George Floyd, which triggered widespread protests across the US, has been declared a homicide in an official post-mortem examination. According to a statement released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner in Minneapolis, he died of "cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression," and the manner of death was "homicide." Floyd's other significant health conditions were listed as "arteriosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease; fentanyl intoxication; recent methamphetamine use." The statement added that the "manner of death is not a legal determination of culpability or intent." It emphasized that under Minnesota state law "the Medical Examiner is a neutral and independent office and is separate and distinct from any prosecutorial authority or law enforcement agency." A video showing a white police officer continuing to kneel on Floyd's neck even after he pleaded he could not breathe has reignited deep-seated anger over police killings of black Americans. It has led to six consecutive days of protests around the United States and a level of civil unrest not seen in decades. The officer, Derek Chauvin, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter and will appear in court next week. Three other police officers have been fired.

Official autopsy reveals Floyd's 'homicide' caused by 'neck compression'

America and its President leave no opportunity in commenting on the affairs of others. In offering mediation where none was sought. Now their own house is a mess.

America and its President leave no opportunity in commenting on the affairs of others. In offering mediation where none was sought. Now their own house is a mess. What is the world saying? Some are highlighting how just and equitable their own society is, others are using this turmoil to score propaganda points. Canada Prime minister Justin Trudeau, the epitome of political correctness says that many Canadians from diverse backgrounds are watching. He says anti-black racism is real and that the world must oppose it "unconscious bias," as the Canadian Prime minister said. He seems to have achieved some self-realisation during this lockdown. Trudeau himself was embroiled in allegations of racism last year. The controversy was front page news as Justin Trudeau performed wearing blackface makeup several times in his youth. Once in a turban and robes and at other times in an Afro wig, he had to apologise for this unconscious bias in his re-election bid. Turkey Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan put out a series of posts condemning George Floyd's death and on the racist and fascist approach of the US government. The President said Turkey always stands against all attacks on humanity and about how he will fight to protect the rights of all humanity. For Erdogan, charity seems to begin miles away and ends by the time it reaches home. Turkey has led a targeted campaign against the Kurds for years. Thousands of Kurds have been displaced by ongoing violence. Their human rights situation was the worst in 2019. Somebody who is targeting societies of perceived enemies should avoid giving sermons on human rights. Iran Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif decided to be a little creative about it. He put out an edited version of a US State Department press release. Every mention of Iran's suppression was swapped with the United States. The caption had a hashtag attached world against racism. It indeed is the world against the treatment of blacks in America and it is against the treatment of women, homosexuals and Jews in Iran as rightly pointed out by Mike Pompeo. Russia The Russian foreign ministry said: "This incident is far from the first in a series of lawless conduct and unjustified violence by US law enforcement." It is the same country that tried to stifle pro-democracy protests last year. China China had a busy weekend and a lot to say. Hua Chun Ying is a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson. She shared a tweet by the US State Department about Hong Kong protests. The caption read: "I can't breathe." The last words of George Floyd. Hu Xijin --- the editor of the state-run Global Times also compared the unrest in the US to that in Hong Kong. He urged the US President to go talk to the demonstrators. Just like he urged Beijing to talk to Hong Kong rioters. In the end, neither Beijing nor Washington took his advice. In any case, anything coming out of China on human rights is preposterous. Their record is an unmitigated disaster. America deserves much criticism for what's happening. America's leaders who sit in judgment of others have failed miserably to walk the talk on equality, justice, and human rights but those living in glass houses like China and Iran shouldn't throw stones at others.

Countries around the world condemn racist attack in US

The United States of America is deeply divided and the superpower is burning. First, the pandemic killed more than one lakh people, then the economy began bleeding with the lockdown and now riots are spreading across the country.

The United States of America is deeply divided and the superpower is burning. First, the pandemic killed more than one lakh people, then the economy began bleeding with the lockdown and now riots are spreading across the country. The death of an unarmed black man in police custody has triggered violent mass protests. Public anger has exploded, much like a volcano. People are pouring out on the streets protesting. Many are marching peacefully. Many more, are indulging in violence and looting. They are clashing with the police. Social distancing is distant history. Large crowds are coming together. They are fighting the police with sticks and stones. New York is America's biggest coronavirus hotspot. It accounts for the highest number of deaths. On Saturday, a police car was set on fire. Protesters threw bricks and rocks at the police. In response, the police hit back with full force and brutality. They rammed a car into a group of protesters in Brooklyn. These scenes are not unique to New York. Similar stories are playing out across America. The black community, which is in minority says it has had enough. They are out on the streets. In the middle of a deadly pandemic and, they are demanding serious reforms, especially for the police force. This is not a war zone. This a high seat of power now overrun by angry Americans. It is near the White House with protesters burning fires and clashing with the police. As the violent protest erupted outside his home, America's commander in chief took refuge in an underground bunker in the White House. A facility that has been used to protect the president during terrorist attacks. Now he is hiding there from his own people as his country turns into a battleground. Make America great again, he said. Evidently, it hasn't gone as per plan. There were clashes in Portland. Stores were looted in Chicago. Thieves broke through the store entrance and grabbed whatever they could get their hands on from furniture to television sets. This is a political wildfire and the president is adding fuel through his tweets. Minneapolis-- where it began-- continues to burn. A tanker almost rammed into a group of protesters on a highway on Sunday. No protester was hurt but they overpowered the driver of the tanker. They beat him up and he suffered injuries. There are protestors of all descriptions. Some, as the president says, are thugs. Others are genuinely out for a cause. Whatever the motive, the issue is real and serious. Americans clashing with the police. Streets and cars are on fire. Stores are being looted. Journalists are being attacked. There's a complete breakdown of law and order. This is Trump's America for you, a superpower. With all its faultlines exposed. Its moral authority and credibility fast eroding.

Trump's America burns as protests spread

Former US Vice President Joe Biden decried the use of force by US President&nbsp;Donald Trump as an mere attempt&nbsp;"for a photo."

Trump spurred fresh outrage Monday after police used tear gas to clear protesters from outside the White House so he could pose for photographs at a nearby church damaged during civil unrest.

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The move earned him a sharp rebuke from the city mayor, the Episcopal bishop, and leading Democrats.

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Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate in the November election, slammed Trump for "using the American military against the American people," after the president vowed to order an army crackdown on the sweeping civil unrest.

"He tear-gassed peaceful protesters and fired rubber bullets. For a photo," Biden tweeted late Monday. "For our children, for the very soul of our country, we must defeat him."

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Biden also announced he would speak Tuesday in Philadelphia "on the civil unrest facing communities across America."

Trump's visit to the historic St John's Church, across the street from the White House came after he delivered an address denouncing vandalism that has followed anti-racism protests that have gripped the country for a week.&nbsp;

As he spoke, law enforcement, including military police, could be seen firing tear gas to clear peaceful protesters in Lafayette Park, outside the White House, so the president could walk over to the church.

"We have a great country," Trump declared just outside the Episcopal church, where he held up a Bible. He did not answer questions from reporters before leaving again.&nbsp;

Former US Vice President Joe Biden decried the use of force by US President Donald Trump as an mere attempt "for a photo." Trump spurred fresh outrage Monday after police used tear gas to clear protesters from outside the White House so he could pose for photographs at a nearby church damaged during civil unrest.

Former US Vice President Joe Biden decried the use of force by US President Donald Trump as an mere attempt "for a photo." Trump spurred fresh outrage Monday after police used tear gas to clear protesters from outside the White House so he could pose for photographs at a nearby church damaged during civil unrest. US President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he holds a Bible during a photo opportunity in front of St. John's Episcopal Church in the midst of ongoing protests over racial inequality in the wake of the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody, outside the White House in Washington, US, June 1, 2020|REUTERS The move earned him a sharp rebuke from the city mayor, the Episcopal bishop, and leading Democrats. Also read: Trump says he is mobilizing 'heavily armed' military to stop protests Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate in the November election, slammed Trump for "using the American military against the American people," after the president vowed to order an army crackdown on the sweeping civil unrest. "He tear-gassed peaceful protesters and fired rubber bullets. For a photo," Biden tweeted late Monday. "For our children, for the very soul of our country, we must defeat him." He's using the American military against the American people. He tear-gassed peaceful protesters and fired rubber bullets. For a photo. For our children, for the very soul of our country, we must defeat him. But I mean it when I say this: we can only do it together. https://t.co/G1yE67q9Nz — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 2, 2020 × Biden also announced he would speak Tuesday in Philadelphia "on the civil unrest facing communities across America." Trump's visit to the historic St John's Church, across the street from the White House came after he delivered an address denouncing vandalism that has followed anti-racism protests that have gripped the country for a week. As he spoke, law enforcement, including military police, could be seen firing tear gas to clear peaceful protesters in Lafayette Park, outside the White House, so the president could walk over to the church. "We have a great country," Trump declared just outside the Episcopal church, where he held up a Bible. He did not answer questions from reporters before leaving again.

Biden rebukes Trump's photo op in front of riot-damaged church

Four St Louis police officers were hit by gunfire late on Monday during violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to use the US&nbsp;military to halt the spreading clashes.

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Trump deepened outrage by posing at a church clutching a bible after law enforcement officers used teargas and rubber bullets to clear the way for him to walk there after he made his remarks in the White House Rose Garden.

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Demonstrators set fire to a strip mall in Los Angeles, looted stores in New York City and clashed with police in St Louis, Missouri, where four officers were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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"Officers are still taking gunfire downtown &amp; we will share more info as it available," St Louis Police said on Twitter.

Trump has condemned the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American who died after a white policeman pinned his neck under a knee for nearly nine minutes in Minneapolis on May 25, and has promised justice. But he said rightful protests could not be drowned out by an "angry mob".

"Mayors and governors must establish an overwhelming law enforcement presence until the violence has been quelled," Trump said. "If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them."

Following his address, Trump walked through an area that had been cleared by police to nearby St. John's Episcopal Church, where he posed for pictures with his daughter, Ivanka, and U.S. Attorney General William Barr.

The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church diocese in Washington D. C., Michael Curry, was among those who criticized Trump's use of the historic church for a photo opportunity.

"In so doing, he used a church building and the Holy Bible for partisan political purposes," he said on Twitter. The church suffered minor fire damage during protests on Monday night.

The White House said it was clearing the area before a curfew.

A few hours later, thousands of people marched through Brooklyn, shouting "Justice now!" while cars drove alongside, some drivers honking in support.

Television images showed crowds smashing windows and looting luxury stores along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan before the city's 11 p.m. curfew. Mayor Bill de Blasio said the curfew would be moved to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

Two police officers were struck by a car at a demonstration in Buffalo, New York, on Monday night. Officials said the driver and passengers were believed to be in custody. It was not immediately clear whether the incident was intentional.

Four St Louis police officers were hit by gunfire late on Monday during violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to use the US military to halt the spreading clashes.

Four St Louis police officers were hit by gunfire late on Monday during violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to use the US military to halt the spreading clashes. Also read: Trump says he is mobilizing 'heavily armed' military to stop protests Trump deepened outrage by posing at a church clutching a bible after law enforcement officers used teargas and rubber bullets to clear the way for him to walk there after he made his remarks in the White House Rose Garden. US President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he holds a Bible during a photo opportunity in front of St. John's Episcopal Church in the midst of ongoing protests over racial inequality in the wake of the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody, outside the White House in Washington, US, June 1, 2020. (Image Courtesy: REUTERS) Demonstrators set fire to a strip mall in Los Angeles, looted stores in New York City and clashed with police in St Louis, Missouri, where four officers were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. People climb into a damaged store during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, US, June 1, 2020| REUTERS "Officers are still taking gunfire downtown & we will share more info as it available," St Louis Police said on Twitter. Trump has condemned the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American who died after a white policeman pinned his neck under a knee for nearly nine minutes in Minneapolis on May 25, and has promised justice. But he said rightful protests could not be drowned out by an "angry mob". "Mayors and governors must establish an overwhelming law enforcement presence until the violence has been quelled," Trump said. "If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them." Following his address, Trump walked through an area that had been cleared by police to nearby St. John's Episcopal Church, where he posed for pictures with his daughter, Ivanka, and U.S. Attorney General William Barr. The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church diocese in Washington D. C., Michael Curry, was among those who criticized Trump's use of the historic church for a photo opportunity. "In so doing, he used a church building and the Holy Bible for partisan political purposes," he said on Twitter. The church suffered minor fire damage during protests on Monday night. The White House said it was clearing the area before a curfew. A few hours later, thousands of people marched through Brooklyn, shouting "Justice now!" while cars drove alongside, some drivers honking in support. Television images showed crowds smashing windows and looting luxury stores along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan before the city's 11 p.m. curfew. Mayor Bill de Blasio said the curfew would be moved to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Two police officers were struck by a car at a demonstration in Buffalo, New York, on Monday night. Officials said the driver and passengers were believed to be in custody. It was not immediately clear whether the incident was intentional.

Four police officers shot in violent protests after Trump vows to bring in US military

'Anonymous', a group of hacktivists that has remained silent in recent years returned on May 31&nbsp;claiming to be more expressive. The group has raised cyberwar against the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) after the death&nbsp;of George Floyd.

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Protests erupted in at least 30 US cities over the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The police officer had allegedly knelt on his neck until he stopped breathing.

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The video was posted by Anonymous' Facebook account and has been making rounds on the internet.&nbsp;

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In the video, a figure appears that says: “Police brutality and murder is a widespread problem in the United States, which has undoubtedly infected nearly every jurisdiction in the country. But, the Minneapolis police department is among the worst and has a horrible track record of violence and corruption. This week’s brutal killing of George Floyd, which has sparked protests and national outrage, is just the tip of the iceberg in a long list of high profile cases of wrongful deaths at the hands of officers in your state.”

Through some tweets, Anonymous has also threatened to leak all the 'proofs' against &nbsp;Donald Trump, Jeffery Epstein, Princess Diana's death, the Royal Family, Bill Gates, Naomi Campbell's involvement, and many more.

After these posts, the group has been deleting these accounts and disappearing from social media platforms. &nbsp;

Ever since the threat, the Minneapolis Police Department's website has reportedly been showing signs of a hack.&nbsp;

Another night of unrest in every corner of the United States left the country charred and shattered. The death of George Floyd after his arrest on Monday has triggered a tide of protests in the country, unleashing long-simmering rage over racial bias in the US criminal justice system.

Some rallies have turned violent as demonstrators blocked traffic, set fires and clashed with riot police, some of whom fired tear gas and plastic bullets to restore order.

'Anonymous', a group of hacktivists that has remained silent in recent years returned on May 31 claiming to be more expressive. The group has raised cyberwar against the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) after the death of George Floyd.

'Anonymous', a group of hacktivists that has remained silent in recent years returned on May 31 claiming to be more expressive. The group has raised cyberwar against the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) after the death of George Floyd. Also read: Twitter’s blue bird goes black to show solidarity with protestors in the US Protests erupted in at least 30 US cities over the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The police officer had allegedly knelt on his neck until he stopped breathing. Also read: White supremacists or Antifa or _ ? Multiple theories float on who caused violence in US The video was posted by Anonymous' Facebook account and has been making rounds on the internet. pic.twitter.com/wy2aUwhaUD — MARIO//JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD (@HennyOnMyLips) May 30, 2020 × In the video, a figure appears that says: “Police brutality and murder is a widespread problem in the United States, which has undoubtedly infected nearly every jurisdiction in the country. But, the Minneapolis police department is among the worst and has a horrible track record of violence and corruption. This week’s brutal killing of George Floyd, which has sparked protests and national outrage, is just the tip of the iceberg in a long list of high profile cases of wrongful deaths at the hands of officers in your state.” Through some tweets, Anonymous has also threatened to leak all the 'proofs' against Donald Trump, Jeffery Epstein, Princess Diana's death, the Royal Family, Bill Gates, Naomi Campbell's involvement, and many more. After these posts, the group has been deleting these accounts and disappearing from social media platforms. Ever since the threat, the Minneapolis Police Department's website has reportedly been showing signs of a hack. Another night of unrest in every corner of the United States left the country charred and shattered. The death of George Floyd after his arrest on Monday has triggered a tide of protests in the country, unleashing long-simmering rage over racial bias in the US criminal justice system. Some rallies have turned violent as demonstrators blocked traffic, set fires and clashed with riot police, some of whom fired tear gas and plastic bullets to restore order.

'Anonymous': Hacktivists launch cyberwar against Minneapolis Police Department over George Floyd's murder

US&nbsp;embassies&nbsp;in Africa&nbsp;have taken the unusual step of issuing critical statements, saying no one is above the law.

The statements came as the head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the ''murder'' of Floyd and said Friday the continental body rejects the ''continuing discriminatory practices against black citizens of the USA.''

Africa has not seen the kind of protests over Floyd’s killing that have erupted across the United States, but many Africans have expressed disgust and dismay.

The ambassador to Congo, Mike Hammer said, ''I am profoundly troubled by the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The Justice Department is conducting a full criminal investigation as a top priority. Security forces around the world should be held accountable. No one is above the law.'

Similar statements were tweeted by the US&nbsp;embassies in Kenya and Uganda, while the embassies in Tanzania and Kenya tweeted a joint statement from the Department of Justice office in Minnesota on the investigation.

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African officials also were publicly outspoken last month over racism in China, when Africans complained of being evicted and mistreated in the city of Guangzhou amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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US embassies in Africa have taken the unusual step of issuing critical statements, saying no one is above the law. The statements came as the head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the ''murder'' of Floyd and said Friday the continental body rejects the ''continuing discriminatory practices against black citizens of the USA.

US embassies in Africa have taken the unusual step of issuing critical statements, saying no one is above the law. The statements came as the head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the ''murder'' of Floyd and said Friday the continental body rejects the ''continuing discriminatory practices against black citizens of the USA.'' Africa has not seen the kind of protests over Floyd’s killing that have erupted across the United States, but many Africans have expressed disgust and dismay. The ambassador to Congo, Mike Hammer said, ''I am profoundly troubled by the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The Justice Department is conducting a full criminal investigation as a top priority. Security forces around the world should be held accountable. No one is above the law.' Similar statements were tweeted by the US embassies in Kenya and Uganda, while the embassies in Tanzania and Kenya tweeted a joint statement from the Department of Justice office in Minnesota on the investigation. We are deeply troubled by the death of Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis. The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a full criminal investigation as a top priority. Law enforcement officials must be held accountable in every country. — U.S. Embassy Nairobi (@USEmbassyKenya) May 29, 2020 × African officials also were publicly outspoken last month over racism in China, when Africans complained of being evicted and mistreated in the city of Guangzhou amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In rare move, US Embassies in Africa condemn Floyd's murder

The white former Minneapolis police officer shown in video footage using his knee to pin an unarmed black man’s neck to the street was charged with murder on Friday in the man’s death, an incident that has unleashed four nights of violent protests.

Derek Chauvin, who was dismissed from the police department with three fellow officers the day after the fatal encounter, was arrested on third-degree murder and manslaughter charges for his role in Monday’s death of 46-year-old George Floyd.

The charges brought by Hennepin County prosecutors came after a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minnesota’s largest city that saw protesters set fire to a police station and the National Guard deployed to help restore order.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/violence-grips-minneapolis-for-the-third-consecutive-night-301846">Also read:&nbsp;Violence grips Minneapolis for the third consecutive night</a>

Mayor Jacob Frey said he ordered police late on Thursday to retreat from the precinct station to prevent an escalation of violence. But on Friday night, law enforcement officers were out in force again.

Authorities had hoped Chauvin’s arrest would allay public anger and avert continued unrest. But defying an 8 p.m. curfew imposed by the mayor, about 500 demonstrators clashed anew Friday evening with riot police outside the battered Third Precinct building.

Police, who created a two-block buffer area around the precinct house, opened fire with tear gas, plastic bullets and concussion grenades, sending the crowd scattering.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/smokes-flames-and-destruction-protests-intensify-over-killing-in-minneapolis-us-301569">Have a look:&nbsp;Smokes, flames, and destruction: Protests intensify over killing in Minneapolis, US</a>

There were also sympathy protests on Friday in several cities across the country, including New York, Denver, Houston, Atlanta, Detroit and Louisville, Kentucky.

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, announcing Chauvin’s arrest earlier in the day, said a key piece of evidence in the case was the widely seen video footage, taken with an onlooker’s cellphone, showing Floyd lying face down in the street, with Chauvin kneeling on the back of Floyd’s neck.

The graphic footage shows Floyd gasping for air and pleading for help as he repeatedly groaned, “please, I can’t breathe,” while a crowd of anguished bystanders shouted at police to let the man up.

After several minutes, Floyd gradually grows unresponsive and ceases to move. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital a short time later.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/minneapolis-in-flames-after-the-death-of-black-man-george-floyd-protests-turn-violent-301818">Also watch:&nbsp;Minneapolis in flames after the death of black man George Floyd, protests turn violent</a>

“We have evidence, we have the citizen’s camera’s video, the horrible, horrific, terrible thing we have all seen over and over again,” Freeman said. “We have the officer’s body-worn camera, we have statements from some witnesses.”

Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, according to an autopsy report. Medical examiners found the combined impact of being restrained by police, underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system likely contributed to his death.

Floyd, a Houston native who had worked security for a nightclub, was arrested for allegedly using counterfeit money at a store to buy cigarettes on Monday evening. An employee who called police described the suspect as possibly drunk, according to an official transcript of the call.

Freeman said the investigation into Chauvin, who faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted, was ongoing and he anticipated also charging the three other officers, identified by the city as Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng.

The prosecutor said it was appropriate to charge “the most dangerous perpetrator” first.

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U.S. Attorney General William Barr called the video “harrowing and deeply disturbing” in a written statement and said a parallel federal investigation would determine if the officers violated civil rights laws.

Floyd’s death recalled the 2014 killing of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man in New York City, who died after being put in a police chokehold and telling the officers, “I can’t breathe.”

Mike Griffin, a community organizer in Minneapolis, said the protests reflected years of frustration over economic inequalities and the feeling that black lives were not valued as highly by police.

He said anger has been building since the 2015 fatal shooting by Minneapolis police of 24-year-old Jamar Clark, and the 2016 killing of Philando Castile, a 32-year old black man shot by Minnesota police during a traffic stop.

“George’s murder was just the last straw,” Griffin told Reuters, calling the charges against Chauvin a step in the right direction, but adding there needed to be systemic changes.

The protests were driven in part by the initial lack of arrests in the case.

But Freeman stressed that charges in similar cases typically take nine months to a year, adding, “This is by far the fastest we’ve ever charged a police officer.”

Earlier on Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he understood why people had “lost faith” in the police but argued Floyd’s plight had become “lost in 48 hours of anarchy” and called for an end to destruction of property. He has declared a state of emergency and called in the state’s National Guard.

The governor also apologized to CNN after police arrested three members of its TV crew during an early morning sweep.

Separately, CNN’s headquarters in Atlanta came under violent attack by protesters who smashed windows in the lobby of that building as riot police stood guard.

The white former Minneapolis police officer shown in video footage using his knee to pin an unarmed black man’s neck to the street was charged with murder on Friday in the man’s death, an incident that has unleashed four nights of violent protests.

The white former Minneapolis police officer shown in video footage using his knee to pin an unarmed black man’s neck to the street was charged with murder on Friday in the man’s death, an incident that has unleashed four nights of violent protests. Derek Chauvin, who was dismissed from the police department with three fellow officers the day after the fatal encounter, was arrested on third-degree murder and manslaughter charges for his role in Monday’s death of 46-year-old George Floyd. The charges brought by Hennepin County prosecutors came after a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minnesota’s largest city that saw protesters set fire to a police station and the National Guard deployed to help restore order. Also read: Violence grips Minneapolis for the third consecutive night Mayor Jacob Frey said he ordered police late on Thursday to retreat from the precinct station to prevent an escalation of violence. But on Friday night, law enforcement officers were out in force again. Authorities had hoped Chauvin’s arrest would allay public anger and avert continued unrest. But defying an 8 p.m. curfew imposed by the mayor, about 500 demonstrators clashed anew Friday evening with riot police outside the battered Third Precinct building. Police, who created a two-block buffer area around the precinct house, opened fire with tear gas, plastic bullets and concussion grenades, sending the crowd scattering. Have a look: Smokes, flames, and destruction: Protests intensify over killing in Minneapolis, US There were also sympathy protests on Friday in several cities across the country, including New York, Denver, Houston, Atlanta, Detroit and Louisville, Kentucky. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, announcing Chauvin’s arrest earlier in the day, said a key piece of evidence in the case was the widely seen video footage, taken with an onlooker’s cellphone, showing Floyd lying face down in the street, with Chauvin kneeling on the back of Floyd’s neck. The graphic footage shows Floyd gasping for air and pleading for help as he repeatedly groaned, “please, I can’t breathe,” while a crowd of anguished bystanders shouted at police to let the man up. After several minutes, Floyd gradually grows unresponsive and ceases to move. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital a short time later. Also watch: Minneapolis in flames after the death of black man George Floyd, protests turn violent “We have evidence, we have the citizen’s camera’s video, the horrible, horrific, terrible thing we have all seen over and over again,” Freeman said. “We have the officer’s body-worn camera, we have statements from some witnesses.” Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, according to an autopsy report. Medical examiners found the combined impact of being restrained by police, underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system likely contributed to his death. Floyd, a Houston native who had worked security for a nightclub, was arrested for allegedly using counterfeit money at a store to buy cigarettes on Monday evening. An employee who called police described the suspect as possibly drunk, according to an official transcript of the call. Freeman said the investigation into Chauvin, who faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted, was ongoing and he anticipated also charging the three other officers, identified by the city as Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng. The prosecutor said it was appropriate to charge “the most dangerous perpetrator” first. Harrowing U.S. Attorney General William Barr called the video “harrowing and deeply disturbing” in a written statement and said a parallel federal investigation would determine if the officers violated civil rights laws. Floyd’s death recalled the 2014 killing of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man in New York City, who died after being put in a police chokehold and telling the officers, “I can’t breathe.” Mike Griffin, a community organizer in Minneapolis, said the protests reflected years of frustration over economic inequalities and the feeling that black lives were not valued as highly by police. He said anger has been building since the 2015 fatal shooting by Minneapolis police of 24-year-old Jamar Clark, and the 2016 killing of Philando Castile, a 32-year old black man shot by Minnesota police during a traffic stop. “George’s murder was just the last straw,” Griffin told Reuters, calling the charges against Chauvin a step in the right direction, but adding there needed to be systemic changes. The protests were driven in part by the initial lack of arrests in the case. But Freeman stressed that charges in similar cases typically take nine months to a year, adding, “This is by far the fastest we’ve ever charged a police officer.” Earlier on Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he understood why people had “lost faith” in the police but argued Floyd’s plight had become “lost in 48 hours of anarchy” and called for an end to destruction of property. He has declared a state of emergency and called in the state’s National Guard. The governor also apologized to CNN after police arrested three members of its TV crew during an early morning sweep. Separately, CNN’s headquarters in Atlanta came under violent attack by protesters who smashed windows in the lobby of that building as riot police stood guard.

Arrest of Minneapolis police officer fails to restore peace; people demand justice

A day after tweeting 'looting leads to shooting',&nbsp;US President Donald Trump is walking back a threat to respond to the critical and violent riots that have occurred during the protests in Minneapolis.

The protests were against the killing of an unarmed black man by the Minneapolis Police Department.

&nbsp;Trump, on May 29, tweeted that the "thugs" were dishonouring the victim.

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However, Twitter flagged the tweet as an encouragement of violence.

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After this warning from the Twitter, and a lot of criticism from Twitterati and other locals, he said he understands the reason behind the protest and feels the pain, but will not allow this to turn into a lawless anarchy.

"The looters should not be allowed to drown out the voices of so many peaceful protesters," Mr Trump said.

"I understand the hurt, I understand the pain," he added.

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Trump blamed both sides&nbsp;for the violence that erupted out of the protests, and said he will not let the country burn this way.

"This is no time for incendiary tweets. It's no time to encourage violence. This is a national crisis and we need real leadership right now. Leadership that will bring everyone to the table so that we can take measures to root out systemic racism,"&nbsp;said former vice-president Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.

A day after tweeting 'looting leads to shooting', US President Donald Trump is walking back a threat to respond to the critical and violent riots that have occurred during the protests in Minneapolis.

A day after tweeting 'looting leads to shooting', US President Donald Trump is walking back a threat to respond to the critical and violent riots that have occurred during the protests in Minneapolis. The protests were against the killing of an unarmed black man by the Minneapolis Police Department. Trump, on May 29, tweeted that the "thugs" were dishonouring the victim. ....These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020 × However, Twitter flagged the tweet as an encouragement of violence. After this warning from the Twitter, and a lot of criticism from Twitterati and other locals, he said he understands the reason behind the protest and feels the pain, but will not allow this to turn into a lawless anarchy. "The looters should not be allowed to drown out the voices of so many peaceful protesters," Mr Trump said. "I understand the hurt, I understand the pain," he added. Also watch: Twitter flags Donald Trump's tweet, Twitter says post 'Glorified Violence' Trump blamed both sides for the violence that erupted out of the protests, and said he will not let the country burn this way. "This is no time for incendiary tweets. It's no time to encourage violence. This is a national crisis and we need real leadership right now. Leadership that will bring everyone to the table so that we can take measures to root out systemic racism," said former vice-president Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.

'I understand the hurt and pain': Trump backtracks on his tweets

Former Minneapolis police and the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, officer&nbsp;Derek Chauvin, who has been identified as the man who put his knee on&nbsp;George Floyd’s neck, has been arrested in connection to Floyd’s death.

John Mark Harrington,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Minnesota&nbsp;department of public safety commissioner, announced the news shortly after a press conference about the Minneapolis protests ended.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-shouldnt-be-normal-in-2020-america-obama-speaks-out-on-floyds-death-301921">'This shouldn't be normal in 2020 America', Obama speaks out on Floyd's death</a>

Harrington did not offer any information about the specific charges filed against Chauvin, and it’s unclear whether the three other officers who were also fired after Floyd’s death will be arrested.

Senator&nbsp;Amy Klobuchar&nbsp;confirmed&nbsp;Chauvin&nbsp;has been arrested in connection to the death of&nbsp;Floyd&nbsp;and is in the custody of the&nbsp;Minnesota&nbsp;Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

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The Minnesota senator called Chauvin’s arrest ''the first step towards justice.''

Klobuchar has been criticized for not prosecuting police officers involved in fatal encounters while she was serving as Hennepin county attorney.

Floyd died after being apprehended by police Monday. A video that went viral shows an officer&nbsp;pinning his knee to Floyd's neck&nbsp;as he is on the ground, saying, "I can't breathe." The four officers involved have been fired, and investigations are ongoing. No charges have yet been announced.

His death in police custody has led to outrage across the nation and protests in many cities, including in Minneapolis, where violence has broken out over several nights this week.

Former Minneapolis police and the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, officer Derek Chauvin, who has been identified as the man who put his knee on George Floyd’s neck, has been arrested in connection to Floyd’s death.

Former Minneapolis police and the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, officer Derek Chauvin, who has been identified as the man who put his knee on George Floyd’s neck, has been arrested in connection to Floyd’s death. John Mark Harrington, the Minnesota department of public safety commissioner, announced the news shortly after a press conference about the Minneapolis protests ended. Also read: 'This shouldn't be normal in 2020 America', Obama speaks out on Floyd's death Harrington did not offer any information about the specific charges filed against Chauvin, and it’s unclear whether the three other officers who were also fired after Floyd’s death will be arrested. Senator Amy Klobuchar confirmed Chauvin has been arrested in connection to the death of Floyd and is in the custody of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested and is in custody for the murder of George Floyd. The first step towards justice. — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) May 29, 2020 × The Minnesota senator called Chauvin’s arrest ''the first step towards justice.'' Klobuchar has been criticized for not prosecuting police officers involved in fatal encounters while she was serving as Hennepin county attorney. Floyd died after being apprehended by police Monday. A video that went viral shows an officer pinning his knee to Floyd's neck as he is on the ground, saying, "I can't breathe." The four officers involved have been fired, and investigations are ongoing. No charges have yet been announced. His death in police custody has led to outrage across the nation and protests in many cities, including in Minneapolis, where violence has broken out over several nights this week.

Minneapolis police officer arrested in connection to Floyd's death

Police and protesters clashed in Minneapolis on Tuesday evening, following a demonstration at the intersection where George Floyd was killed in an altercation with several police officers the day before.

Minneapolis police brutality: Protesters clash with police, Justice to George Floyd

A third night of vandalism gripped Minneapolis as people continued to protest over the death of an unarmed black man after a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground following an arrest.

The arrest of George Floyd was captured by an onlooker's cell phone video that went viral and showed a police officer pressing his knee into Floyd's neck as he moaned: "Please, I can't breathe."

Governor Tim Walz had ordered the National Guard troops to help keep the peace after two previous nights of disturbances sparked by &nbsp;Floyd's death on Monday.

In a late-night Twitter message, President Donald Trump said he would send in National Guard troops to "get the job done right" if the "weak" mayor failed to restore order.

"Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts," Trump wrote.

The mayor had earlier ordered a tactical police retreat from a police station that was set ablaze by the protestors.

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Four police officers involved in the arrest of Lloyd, who was accused of trying to pass counterfeit money at a corner store, were dismissed on Tuesday, but unrest has continued unabated.

Sympathy protests erupted on Wednesday in Los Angeles and Thursday in Denver, with freeway traffic blocked in both cities. In Phoenix, protestors faced off with police in riot gear at City Hall, and a rally was held at the Arizona state Capitol.

Thursday night's disturbances in Minneapolis also spread into adjacent city of St Paul, the state capital, with fires and vandalism breaking out there.

In contrast with Wednesday night, when rock-throwing demonstrators clashed with police in riot gear, law enforcement in Minneapolis kept mostly out of sight around the epicenter of Thursday's disturbances, the Third Precinct police station.

Protestors massing outside the building briefly retreated under volleys of police tear gas and rubber bullets fired at them from the roof, only to regroup and eventually attack the building, setting fire to the structure as police withdrew.

National Guard troops were absent, as were members of the fire department. Protesters were later observed on the roof, and a crowd of hundreds lingered around the building for hours, feeding flames with hunks of plywood and other debris.

At a news briefing early Friday, Mayor Jacob Frey defended his decision to evacuate the precinct station due to "imminent threats to both officers and the public."

Asked by reporters if he had a response to Trump's tweet, Frey said: "Weakness is refusing to take responsibility for your own actions. Weakness is pointing your own finger at a time of crisis. Donald Trump knows nothing about the strength of Minneapolis. We are strong as hell."

The Minnesota National Guard said it activated 500 of its soldiers in the greater Minneapolis area, mostly to provide security support to firefighters.

The mayor said many of the troops had been posted around the city to help police prevent looting of banks, grocery stores, pharmacies and other essential locations during the coronavirus pandemic.

Several other buildings and a car were set ablaze and looters plundered several businesses, including a burning liquor store and nearby discount store that had been ransacked the night before. Fire officials said 16 buildings were torched on Wednesday night.

The upheaval followed concerted efforts by law enforcement officials to ease tensions by promising justice for Floyd.

The Floyd case was reminiscent of the 2014 killing of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man in New York City who died after being put in a banned police chokehold as he, too, was heard to mutter, "I can't breathe."

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Garner's dying words became a rallying cry for the Black Lives Matter movement that formed amid a wave of killings of African-Americans by police.

At a peaceful daytime rally and march on Thursday around a county government center in Minneapolis, protesters pressed their demands for the four policemen to be arrested and charged.

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo publically apologised to Floyd's family on Thursday morning, conceding his department had contributed to a "deficit of hope" in Minneapolis.

Officials overseeing investigations from the US Justice Department, FBI, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and prosecutors appealed for calm, vowing a thorough investigation.

Floyd was a Houston native who had worked as a nightclub security guard. An employee who called police described the suspect as appearing to be drunk, according to an official transcript of the call.

(with inputs from Reuters)

A third night of vandalism gripped Minneapolis as people continued to protest over the death of an unarmed black man after a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground following an arrest.

A third night of vandalism gripped Minneapolis as people continued to protest over the death of an unarmed black man after a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground following an arrest. The arrest of George Floyd was captured by an onlooker's cell phone video that went viral and showed a police officer pressing his knee into Floyd's neck as he moaned: "Please, I can't breathe." Governor Tim Walz had ordered the National Guard troops to help keep the peace after two previous nights of disturbances sparked by Floyd's death on Monday. In a late-night Twitter message, President Donald Trump said he would send in National Guard troops to "get the job done right" if the "weak" mayor failed to restore order. "Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts," Trump wrote. The mayor had earlier ordered a tactical police retreat from a police station that was set ablaze by the protestors. Also read | Twitter attaches disclaimer to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence' Four police officers involved in the arrest of Lloyd, who was accused of trying to pass counterfeit money at a corner store, were dismissed on Tuesday, but unrest has continued unabated. Sympathy protests erupted on Wednesday in Los Angeles and Thursday in Denver, with freeway traffic blocked in both cities. In Phoenix, protestors faced off with police in riot gear at City Hall, and a rally was held at the Arizona state Capitol. Thursday night's disturbances in Minneapolis also spread into adjacent city of St Paul, the state capital, with fires and vandalism breaking out there. In contrast with Wednesday night, when rock-throwing demonstrators clashed with police in riot gear, law enforcement in Minneapolis kept mostly out of sight around the epicenter of Thursday's disturbances, the Third Precinct police station. Protestors massing outside the building briefly retreated under volleys of police tear gas and rubber bullets fired at them from the roof, only to regroup and eventually attack the building, setting fire to the structure as police withdrew. National Guard troops were absent, as were members of the fire department. Protesters were later observed on the roof, and a crowd of hundreds lingered around the building for hours, feeding flames with hunks of plywood and other debris. At a news briefing early Friday, Mayor Jacob Frey defended his decision to evacuate the precinct station due to "imminent threats to both officers and the public." Asked by reporters if he had a response to Trump's tweet, Frey said: "Weakness is refusing to take responsibility for your own actions. Weakness is pointing your own finger at a time of crisis. Donald Trump knows nothing about the strength of Minneapolis. We are strong as hell." The Minnesota National Guard said it activated 500 of its soldiers in the greater Minneapolis area, mostly to provide security support to firefighters. The mayor said many of the troops had been posted around the city to help police prevent looting of banks, grocery stores, pharmacies and other essential locations during the coronavirus pandemic. Several other buildings and a car were set ablaze and looters plundered several businesses, including a burning liquor store and nearby discount store that had been ransacked the night before. Fire officials said 16 buildings were torched on Wednesday night. The upheaval followed concerted efforts by law enforcement officials to ease tensions by promising justice for Floyd. The Floyd case was reminiscent of the 2014 killing of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man in New York City who died after being put in a banned police chokehold as he, too, was heard to mutter, "I can't breathe." WATCH | Minneapolis in flames after the death of black man George Floyd, protests turn violent × Garner's dying words became a rallying cry for the Black Lives Matter movement that formed amid a wave of killings of African-Americans by police. At a peaceful daytime rally and march on Thursday around a county government center in Minneapolis, protesters pressed their demands for the four policemen to be arrested and charged. Police Chief Medaria Arradondo publically apologised to Floyd's family on Thursday morning, conceding his department had contributed to a "deficit of hope" in Minneapolis. Officials overseeing investigations from the US Justice Department, FBI, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and prosecutors appealed for calm, vowing a thorough investigation. Floyd was a Houston native who had worked as a nightclub security guard. An employee who called police described the suspect as appearing to be drunk, according to an official transcript of the call. (with inputs from Reuters)

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