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CNN
Protests over the death of George
Floyd have spread through the US for six straight days now, culminating in
both peaceful demonstrations and violent, fiery clashes between police and
civilians. Over the weekend, ugly scenes unfolded in cities from coast to
coast. Video from New York City appears to show a New York City Police Department
truck plowing into a crowd. In Minnesota, a man who drove a tanker truck through a crowd of
protesters has been charged with assault. Journalists in
multiple cities have been arrested or assaulted while
covering the protests. Businesses and buildings have gone up in flames. Widespread
injuries have been reported, including at least seven police officers hurt in
Boston. In Detroit, a 21-year-old man was shot and killed during a
protest, though police couldn't confirm the victim was
participating at the time. As a result, at least 40 cities have
imposed curfews, and National Guard members have been activated in 15
states and Washington, DC. Around 4,000 people have been arrested since the first ripples of outrage
over Floyd's death began last week.
Meanwhile, the former officer who
was shown on video kneeling on Floyd's neck before he died has been charged
with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter -- two felonies in
which intent is a key element. Derek Chauvin's first court appearance
is now scheduled for June 8.
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