Demonstrations erupted in cities across the U.S. in response to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in the hands of Minneapolis police.
Derek Chauvin, the police officer filmed kneeling on Floyd’s neck, was arrested Friday and charged with murder and manslaughter. The anger in response to Floyd’s killing descended into rioting and looting in several cities.
Atlanta, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Denver, Salt Lake City, Nashville and Minneapolis among others have imposed curfews as they brace for more unrest Saturday night into Sunday morning.
The governors of Minnesota, Georgia, Ohio, Washington and Kentucky have mobilized their state National Guards.
President Donald Trump and the Pentagon have said they stand ready to provide federal forces to Minnesota if requested to quell unrest.
President Donald Trump and the Pentagon have said they stand ready to provide federal forces to Minnesota if requested to quell unrest.
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the demonstrations gripping the U.S. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks.
Washington state activates National Guard for Seattle
9:42 p.m. ET — Gov. Jay Inslee has activated 200 members of the Washington state National Guard at the request of Seattle to help protect property and manage crowds and traffic downtown.
The National Guard soldiers will be unarmed and work under the city’s leadership, Inslee said.
At the request of @CityofSeattle I have activated 200 members of the @WANationalGuard to help protect against property damage and manage crowds and traffic in downtown Seattle. They will be unarmed and work under the city's leadership. governor.wa.gov/news-media/ins…
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Seattle mayor to sign emergency order imposing curfew
8:06 p.m. ET — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced that she will be signing an emergency order to impose a curfew in the city starting at 5 p.m. PT after protests turned violent in the city. The curfew will be in effect until 5 a.m. PT.
“I will soon be signing an emergency order and the @CityofSeattle will be imposing a 5 pm curfew soon. Crowds need to disburse from downtown immediately,” Durkan said in her tweet. “While many individuals gathered peaceful, some individuals have started fires and are destroying buildings. There are multiple fires downtown and it is an extremely dangerous situation. @Seattelfire does not have access to buildings.”
Images on social media showed cars on fire, broken windows and chaotic scenes in downtown Seattle as protesters faced off with police who used bikes and pepper spray to push them off.
I will soon be signing an emergency order and the @CityofSeattle will be imposing a 5 pm curfew soon. Crowds need to disburse from downtown immediately.7:47 p.m. ET — Protests erupted in Los Angeles for the fourth straight day with people climbing on a Metro bus and setting police cars on fire to protest the killing of George Floyd, NBCLA reported.“Whether you wear a badge or whether you hold a sign, I’m asking all of Los Angeles to take a deep breath and step back for a moment,” Garcetti said. “To allow our firefighters to put out the flames. To allow our peace officers to re-establish some order. And, to let them protect your rights to be out there.”Protests in the city’s Fairfax District turned particularly violent with crowds grabbing dumpsters and pushing them toward CBS Television City, as police officers tried to stop them from coming inside the property.
7:33 p.m. ET — Mayor Keisha Bottoms has issued an executive order imposing a 9 p.m. curfew in Atlanta, after violent clashes between crowds and police last night.
The Atlanta Police Department said 70 people were arrested, 20 department vehicles were damaged and 3 officers were injured overnight. The College Football Hall of Fame was ransacked and crowds also broke into CNN’s headquarters.
The Atlanta Police Department said 70 people were arrested, 20 department vehicles were damaged and 3 officers were injured overnight. The College Football Hall of Fame was ransacked and crowds also broke into CNN’s headquarters.
Earlier in the day, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Fulton County and mobilized 500 National Guard troops at the request of the mayor.
As a result of the recent acts of violence demonstrated throughout the city, Mayor @KeishaBottoms has signed an Executive Order establishing a curfew in the entire territorial jurisdiction of the City of Atlanta. Curfew will begin at 9:00 p.m. tonight and end at sunrise 5/31/2020
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Ohio governor mobilizes National Guard after clashes in Columbus
5:54 p.m. ET — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is mobilizing the state’s National Guard to “help protect the citizens of Ohio” after clashes in the capital Columbus.
DeWine said he has also directed the Ohio State Patrol to help enforce criminal laws in Columbus at the request of Mayor Andrew Ginther, who has imposed a citywide curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Saturday night.
Columbus police have closed the city’s downtown streets indefinitely. People who work downtown must show an ID.
I am now calling to service the @OHNationalGuard to help protect the citizens of Ohio. Further, at the request of @MayorGinther and the @ChiefQuinlan, I am ordering the @OSHP to also help enforce the criminal laws in Columbus.
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I am activating our @OHNationalGuard to drive out hate and violence and instill order. This is about the safety of our communities -- our neighbors, our families, and our friends.
It’s about protecting from unnecessary destruction the small businesses that our fellow Ohioans have worked so hard to create. It is also about protecting the First Amendment and creating the environment for peaceful protests -- so that people can be heard
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It’s about protecting from unnecessary destruction the small businesses that our fellow Ohioans have worked so hard to create. It is also about protecting the First Amendment and creating the environment for peaceful protests -- so that people can be heard
We do this so that love and kindness and compassion and PEACE can triumph over hate and violence.
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Hi Scott
ReplyDeleteAmerica at the cross roads
years of tension...coronavirus..election year
America the brave.....
there is interest groups around the world watching this fold out
from Australia with support
James.
Hi James ! Hope you are doing well ! Yes, we're definitely at a crossroads....But as I keep saying every single bit of this in part of God's plan, especially this close. And we all knew America would have to fall at some point (still hopefully after the gathering up) - and we are in the shadow of the tribulation, so there is no telling what we could see - the movement towards Isa 17 is probably the most significant, with the annexation of parts of west bank as a HUGE triggering point - we'll see,,,,hang in there!
ReplyDeleteThanks scott
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed how people have forgotten the sacrifice that so many Americian
families have had to endure. The battle of the coral sea off Australia's east coast heavily fought by both Royal Australian Navy and the US Navy to stop the fall of Australia to a very aggressive Japanese dictatorship...i had to explain the other day to a athisist co worker that the freedom we all enjoy as christian nations came at a very heavy price..so having said all that it is with great worry to see America in such a state
Go well Scott
James