After George Floyd's death: Suspicious police officer arrested - Trump sends National Guard

African American George Floyd dies in a police operation in Minnesota. This leads to protests. Trump now threatens the demonstrators. A police officer was arrested.

• The 47-year-old African American George Floyd dies in a brutal police operation in the state of Minnesota. 
• A video showing the actions of the officials triggered a storm of indignation in the United States and caused protests . 
• President Donald Trump now threatened the demonstrators with firearms. Meanwhile, a suspect policeman has been arrested (see May 29 update, 7:56 p.m.).

Update of May 29, 10:42 p.m .: A curfew has been issued in Minneapolis  . The proclamation by Mayor Jacob Frey stated that this had each night to Saturday and Sunday from 20:00 (local time / 2:00 GMT) to 6:00 am . The curfew was justified with possible further unrest.

Update of May 29, 8:51 p.m .: One of the police officers involved in the brutal operation, who has since been released, has been charged with murder . All necessary evidence was now available that the policeman was arrested and charged with murder and manslaughter, District Attorney Mike Freeman said at a short-term press conference. The cases of the other three police officers involved are still under investigation.

Minneapolis: New York governor shows solidarity with protesters

Update of May 29, 8:33 pm:  New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo expresses his support for the demonstrators. "I'm figuratively on the side of the demonstrators, and I think all well-meaning Americans are on the side of the demonstrators ," said Cuomo on the sidelines of a press conference on the Corona crisis in New York. "Enough is enough. This country is better than that. ” However, he did not support violence by demonstrators or criminal acts such as looting , Cuomo emphasized.

Update of May 29, 7:56 p.m .: After the death of African American  George Floyd in the US city of  Minneapolisone of the police officers involved in the brutal operation was arrested. US media reported unanimously on Friday that it was the policeman who had held his knee against Floyd's neck for minutes. Floyd had pleaded for help several times before losing consciousness, as a video recorded. The 46-year-old then died in the hospital.

George Floyd / USA (Minneapolis): Obama: Racism should not be "normal"

Update of May 29, 6:57 p.m .:  Former US President  Barack Obama  speaks out against ongoing racism and the disadvantage of black people. For millions of Americans, it would still be " painful and maddening to be treated differently because of their skin color in 2020," Obama said on Twitter. That was the case when dealing with the health system, with the judiciary, or even while jogging or watching birds, Obama said, referring to cases that had recently caused a sensation.

"That can not be 'normal' in America in 2020 ," said Obama, who rarely comments on current political issues. It is now the job of all Americans, but especially the security forces, to jointly create a new normal state in which "the legacy of fanaticism and unequal treatment no longer poisons our institutions or our hearts".

My statement on the death of George Floyd: pic.twitter.com/Hg1k9JHT6R

Update from May 29, 6.40 p.m .:

After the renewed riots in the US city of Minneapolis, the

Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz

, Protesters urged to renounce violence.

Problems like systematic racism

would have to be addressed, but this could not happen while "there is still anarchy on the streets," said Walz at a press conference. 

The governor shared horror at the incident. "The chapter that was written this week is one of our darkest chapters, " he said. With regard to the African American community, he added that as a white man who had not experienced any discrimination, he did not want to patronize it. He understood that there was distrust of the security forces on the streets. "But I ask you to help us." The streets should become a place where peaceful demonstrators could be heard.

After George Floyd's death: Trump sends the National Guard to Minneapolis - and threatens the demonstrators

Update of May 29, 4:49 pm:  In the Minneapolis, shaken by protests against police violence, 500 members of the US National Guard have taken a stand . The state guard said the situation in the city of Minnesota was being monitored by them both on the ground and from the air. "Our troops are trained to protect lives , preserve property and ensure people's right to peaceful demonstrations."

Update of May 29, 14:41: A team of journalists of the news channel CNN is in the protests in the US city Minneapolis during a live broadcast arrested . After riots on Friday morning (local time), police officers first arrested correspondent Oscar Jimenez, then his colleagues. "I've never seen anything like it," said a CNN presenter to the scene. 

The live recording showed Jimenez asking the approaching police several times whether the team should change its location. "We can go back wherever you want. We are currently live. There are four of us, we are a team, ”said Jimenez, who is dark-skinned . Shortly thereafter, he was arrested without reason , and then his team. "We are all from CNN ," someone said to the police. 

Minneapolis: CNN team arrested during live broadcast - broadcaster demands immediate release of journalists

According to Jimenez, the team reported from a location where demonstrators set fire to a building. Dozens of police officers in full gear were seen in the live footage. CNN asked in a statement, the immediate release of the team . The arrest constituted a restriction on press freedom . The station's website also said that a white-skinned CNN colleague, Josh Campbell, who was in the area with another team, was treated respectfully by the police and was not arrested. 

A black reporter from CNN was arrested while legally covering the protests in Minneapolis. A white reporter also on the ground was not. https://t.co/GcfwEvyYQC pic.twitter.com/Mg4ZwKIuKt

Were until Friday afternoon (CET) Jimenez and his colleagues released , the station told CNN over his Twitter account. The governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, therefore apologized for the arrest. "It was totally unacceptable," he said, according to a CNN tweet .

Update of May 29, 12:20 p.m .: After the violent death of African-American George Floyd in a brutal police operation in Minneapolis led to protests , US President Donald Trump responded to these developments via Twitter and threatened the consequences. "I just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the military was at his side. If there are difficulties, we will take control, but when the looting begins, shooting begins, ”Trump tweeted. The Twitter news service has now classified this post as glorifying violence. 

Minneapolis: Trump accuses mayor of "lack of leadership" after protests - he fights back

On the night of Friday, riots broke out again in the city of Minneapolis in the state of Minnesota. " These types of thugs dishonor the memory of George Floyd , and I won't allow that," Trump also wrote in response to the incident. He accused the city mayor of "total lack of leadership". "Either the very weak Mayor of the Radical Left, Jacob Frey , gets the curve and brings the city under control, or I send the National Guard in and do the job properly, " Trump threatened. 

.... 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!

Frey rejected the criticism in a press conference . “It is weakness to point a finger at someone else in a crisis. Donald J. Trump knows nothing about the strength of Minneapolis. We are damn strong, ”said the mayor, who is a member of a party close to the Democrats. "You can be damn sure that we will get through this," said Frey.

Meanwhile, state governor Tim Walz mobilized the National Guard on Thursday and declared a state of emergency for Minneapolis . Minnesota's National Guard said that more than 500 soldiers had been deployed to the region. Their job was to protect life and property and to ensure peaceful demonstrations. 

Minneapolis: Another protests after brutal death of an African American in a police operation

Update of May 29, 8:39 am: In Minneapolis, protests broke out again after the death of an African American in a brutal police operation . Demonstrators set fire to a police station . Hundreds broke barricades outside the guard on Thursday evening, smashing window panes, and gaining access to the building that officials had previously left. There were also protests, looting and arson in other places.

In the afternoon there had been a peaceful protest . Thousands of demonstrators had gathered outside the police station. The guard was cleared to ensure the security of officials. In the neighboring town of St. Paul , protests also led to looting and arson. The governor of the State of Minnesota, Tim Walz, mobilized the National Guard at the request of both cities. Hundreds of soldiers are said to support the police.

African-American dies after police operation in the USA: "This is the youngest in a long series of murders ..."

Update May 28, 8:15 pm: UN Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet has commented on the George Floyd case and is calling on the United States authorities to act. "Serious measures" would have to be taken "to stop such murders and ensure justice if they happen."

"This is the latest in a long series of murders of unarmed African Americans by US police officers," said Bachelet.

African American dies after brutal police operation in the US - further demonstrations and riots

Update May 28, 15:52: After the death of African American George Floyd took place in the US city of Minneapolis, Minnesota to demonstrations and riots. Among other things, a crowd gathered in front of the police station where the officers had worked, in whose use the 46-year-old died. 

In addition to demonstrations , there were also riots and looting in the city. Videos of the emergency were posted and shared on Twitter. In other US states, such as California, there were demonstrations by the "Black Lives Matter" movement, which campaigns against police violence against blacks.

"Don't shoot!"

EARLIER: Protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd. More @business: https://t.co/HMvzMPB8nY #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/Gb6GC0n27k

USA / Minneapolis: African-American dies after police operation - Trump expresses his sympathy to relatives

Update May 28, 10:30 am: Investigation into the police operation in which 46-year-old African American George Floyd was killed is now a top priority. As US President Donald Trump announced via Twitter, the FBI and the Department of Justice are already in the middle of the investigation, following the President's order. Trump described Floyd's death as "very sad and tragic."

USA / Minneapolis: Black man dies after police operation - President Trump announces rapid investigations

In addition, the US President asked the relevant authorities to speed up the top priority investigations. He expressed his sympathy to George Floyd's friends and family and promised that justice would prevail. The incident had sparked strong demonstrations across the United States in general, and particularly in the state of Minnesota. 

At my request, the FBI and the Department of Justice are already well into an investigation as to the very sad and tragic death in Minnesota of George Floyd ....

George Floyd had died as a result of the violence that a police officer had when he was used against him. A video showing the operation shows the policeman kneeling on Floyd's neck for minutes as he struggled for air. It was the second incident in a few months that killed an African American . The 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery was shot dead at the end of February by two men who thought he was a burglar. Only video recordings of the crime, which were later released, led to the arrest of the perpetrators. 

Brutal police operation in the USA: "You just killed the man" - video cruel scene

Original message from May 27, 2020

Minneapolis / USA - And it happened again: an African American dies in the USA through the hand of a white  policeman . After a dark-skinned man was hunted while jogging and then shot a few weeks ago, a video that has now surfaced is causing a stir in the USA * and the whole world. 

The reason for the access: According to American media, the police were called into the street to investigate a counterfeiting offense in a shop. But since the description of the man he was looking for seemed to fit George Floyd , who was in a car while on the road , the officials decided to arrest the man. 

USA / Minneapolis: Black man dies in police operation - video horrifies the public

But the video shows the extremely brutal access . George Floyd first gets out of the car at the request of the police. Then one of the policemen pushes him to the ground with his knee against his neck. Although the man loudly indicates that he has difficulty breathing, the white policeman continues to press his knee on the man's neck. "Please, please, please, I can't breathe," says desperate George Floyd.

The police also draw the attention of several  passersby to their brutal behavior. A female passerby points out that George Floyd's nose is bleeding, according to CBS News. A male passerby is horrified and accuses the police officer of enjoying the scene. While George Floyd struggles for air and makes it clear that he is out of breath, the brutal police officers continue to enforce their actions. Even after Floyd promises to come to the guard voluntarily, he is ignored. Then the man lying on the floor loses consciousness.

"You just just killed the man, Bro," says the male passerby after several minutes of discussion, according to the CBS.

Minneapolis / USA: Man dies in police operation - police officer took his breath away

The policeman knelt on the man's neck for almost seven minutes. While the video the agony records of the man, alerting passersby to the emergency. Only then did the police release him, George Floyd was transported to a clinic in an ambulance . But doctors can no longer do anything for the man, who dies shortly afterwards in the hospital. 

Minneapolis police commented shortly after the video went viral on U.S. social networks *. The four police officers who were involved in the operation were released. The city's mayor , Jacob Frey, said the FBI is now investigating the incident . "In America, it wasn't meant to be a death sentence to be black," Frey is horrified by the operation. 

A similar case shook the world years ago. In Wilmington, Delaware, police officers shot a black wheelchair user in broad daylight.

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