De Blasio Denounced After Police Forcefully Clash With Protesters The New York Police Department aggressively enforced an 8 p.m. curfew, despite assurances of restraint from the mayor. Go to Source
De Blasio Defends Police Tactics in Dispersing Protesters: Live Updates As 8 p.m. passed, peaceful demonstrations were continuing. The authorities soon moved to disperse them and to make arrests. Go to Source
http://youtu.be/R5s8rnZ49Do Video of a “looting street party” in Soho went viral Tuesday night — just as Mayor Bill de Blasio downplayed the extent of the chaos on national television. Footage posted to Twitter shows hundreds of revelers packed along an unidentified Soho street, some dancing on cars and others recording the wild scene on their phones. It’s unclear when the video — captioned “Full-on looting street party in SoHo” — was taken, but it was posted at 10:21 p.m., after de Blasio called in to CNN. #BillDeBlasio #NYC The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/
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George Floyd Protests Updates: Memorials Planned as Nation Tries to Heal As largely peaceful protests stretched into their 10th day, several states are considering legislation to reform police tactics. Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis accused President Trump of dividing America. Go to Source
3 Other Officers Charged; Chauvin Murder Charge Upgraded: Live Updates Minnesota accused three more officers of breaking the law while detaining Mr. Floyd, satisfying one demand of demonstrators who have been gathering nightly in American cities. Go to Source
Mattis Harshly Criticizes Trump’s Leadership Our reporters and photographers are on the ground in cities across the country. Here’s what they’re seeing. Go to Source
Live Updates on George Floyd Protests The defense secretary appeared to break with President Trump over deploying active-duty troops in cities. Protests were largely peaceful overnight, with only sporadic reports of looting. Go to Source
In Rare Break, Some Republicans Reject Trump’s Harsh Response to Unrest The president’s crackdown on peaceful protesters drew condemnations from a handful of Republican lawmakers, but Democrats planned to push them to back up their words with legislative measures. Go to Source
After Months of Coronavirus Isolation, George Floyd Protests Draw Shoulder-to-Shoulder Crowds Much of the country stayed inside, separated, as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Now protests are creating crowds, threatening a resurgence. Go to Source
For Police Officers, Demonstrations Take a Toll and Test Duty As the world watches demonstrations unfold on television and social media, both the best and the worst of American law enforcement has been on display. Go to Source
http://youtu.be/scJMVfi0eBg The looters ransacking luxe stores in Soho appear to be large, rival groups engaged in a “very well-organized looting scheme,” according to a local who has been watching them across several days. Jarrod Jordan told The Post he has monitored two groups — one of which has a caravan of luxury vehicles including Bentleys and Mercedes — as they prowled the neighborhood and broke into high-end stores amid the chaos of unrest over the police custody death of George Floyd. “This is a real business. This isn’t angry protesters in any way shape or form,” said Jordan, who is a chief digital officer of a multinational food company. The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fas...
Live Updates on George Floyd Protests: Latest News and Video The eighth day of protests was largely peaceful, with only sporadic reports of looting overnight. Washington is becoming a heavily armed fortress, and criticism of President Trump’s response is mounting. Go to Source
Cities Across the Country Remain on Edge Our reporters and photographers are on the ground in cities across the country. Here’s what they’re seeing. Go to Source
Protesters Linger After N.Y.C. Curfew, and Some Are Arrested It was too early to say whether an earlier curfew had avoided a repeat of Monday night’s widespread looting. Scattered break-ins were reported. Go to Source
In Los Angeles, the Ghosts of Rodney King and Watts Rise Again Los Angeles has been one of America’s reference points for racial unrest. This time protesters are bringing their anger to the people they say need to hear it most: the white and wealthy. Go to Source
How Trump’s Idea for a Photo Op Led to Havoc in a Park When the history of the Trump presidency is written, the clash with protesters that preceded President Trump’s walk across Lafayette Square may be remembered as one of its defining moments. Go to Source
George Floyd Protests Tonight: Live Nationwide Updates and Video President Trump faced a barrage of criticism from rivals, allies and clergy after calling for military intervention against protesters. Go to Source
Protests Show No Signs of Fading Our reporters and photographers are on the ground in cities across the country. Here’s what they’re seeing. Go to Source
Protests Live Updates: George Floyd News Coverage The president’s opponents and former military leaders condemned his response as incendiary, as a country ravaged by the coronavirus and unemployment plunged further into crisis. Go to Source
Looters Strike at Macy’s and Midtown Manhattan During Protests The mayhem in the central business district — long an emblem of New York’s stature — was a new blow to a city already weakened by the virus outbreak. Go to Source
Mayor Announces Weeklong Citywide Curfew in N.Y.C.: Live Updates Mayor Bill de Blasio said a citywide curfew would be imposed for the remainder of the week, from 8 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the next morning. Go to Source
Joe Biden Philadelphia Speech: Trump Is Fanning 'the Flames of Hate' Mr. Biden, traveling to Philadelphia for a speech on the crises in America, declared the president had “the duty to care” as he assailed his handling of the protests over racial justice. Go to Source
Former Commanders Fault Trump’s Use of Troops Against Protesters Military helicopters sought to discourage protesters, and retired senior military leaders condemned their successors for deploying such tactics. Go to Source
http://youtu.be/kzn4uNcOuHc George Floyd was killed by “asphyxia due to neck and back compression,” according to an independent medical examiner’s report released Monday. The report, by former New York City ME Michael Baden and Dr. Allecia Wilson, was released several hours before the county medical examiner overseeing the case in Minnesota ruled Floyd’s death a homicide, citing “neck compression” as a cause. The experts for Floyd’s family found that “sustained pressure on the right side of Mr. Floyd’s carotid artery impeded blood flow to the brain, and weight on his back impeded his ability to breathe,” according to a statement put out by the kin’s lawyers. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died in Minneapolis on May 25 after having his neck knelt on by a white Minnesota cop for 9 minut...
Protests Live Coverage: News Updates and Video Amid swelling protests marred by violence and looting, President Trump threatened to deploy the U.S. military. Police officers in several cities were injured by gunfire and struck by vehicles. Go to Source
Protesters Dispersed With Tear Gas So Trump Could Pose at Church “He did not pray,” said Mariann E. Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington. “He did not mention George Floyd, he did not mention the agony of people who have been subjected to this kind of horrific expression of racism and white supremacy for hundreds of years.” Go to Source
Live Updates From Our Reporters Our reporters and photographers are on the ground in cities across the country. Here’s what they’re seeing. Go to Source
‘In Every City, There’s a George Floyd’: Portraits of Protest The people giving voice to their anger are individual pieces of a movement, like drops of water to a wave. Go to Source
How Did George Floyd Die? A Private Autopsy Said It Was Asphyxiation A private autopsy commissioned by the family concluded that his death was a homicide, brought about by compression of his neck and back by Minneapolis police officers. Go to Source
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