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LAPD Officers Beat Peaceful Protestors With Batons
A video shows several Los Angeles police officers beating a crowd of peaceful protestors with their batons. There have been several stories and videos coming out of the protests across the country and many of them have been ridiculously shocking. Watching these clips, you see people in pain, fighting for the countless lives lost from police brutality and racism. In Los Angeles, we shared a story about a store owner that was detained while preventing a nearby shop from being looted. Now, we’re shining a light on another violent incident from a recent protest. A video is circulating across...
YG Forced To Cancel Protest, Releases "FTP"
YG releases a new song after he was told that his protest could become unsafe. YG‘s plans to hold a protest in wake of the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have been put on hold. The rapper took to Instagram to announce that he was told that the protest could be unsafe and can possibly result in people getting hurt or shot. “So I got bad news I was told today that my protest is not safe and that people could get hurt or shot,” YG said. He previously announced plans to hold a...
George Floyd’s Family Informed That 3 Other Officers Will Be Charged
Ben Crump, George Floyd’s family attorney, claims that he has been informed that the three other officers involved in Floyd’s murder will be charged. George Floyd, a 46-year-old Minneapolis man, was killed after a since-fired police officer, Derek Chauvin, applied forceful pressure on his neck and back for nearly nine minutes, resulting in his death at the scene. Two opposing autopsies confirm that Floyd’s death can be ruled a homicide, with one directly pointing to asphyxia as a result of Chauvin’s pressure. Derek Chauvin is currently in a maximum-security prison and has been charged with third-degree murder. Ben Crump, a...
Australian News Crew Attacked By Police Officer
An Australian news crew found themselves on the receiving end of police brutality after a cameraman was assaulted. Yesterday afternoon, an Australian 7News crew got a first-hand encounter with what Donald Trump’s “domination” looks like. As tensions began to escalate in Washington D.C, Amelia Brace and cameraman Tim Myers of 7News were on the ground to recount their experience covering the protest. “We’ve been fired at with rubber bullets, my cameraman has been hit,” explains Brace, as footage reveals riot police positioning to move in. Before long, the crowd is retreating, and the video footage reveals a police offer throwing...
Blackout Tuesday Posts Are Drowning Out Important BLM Info
Anyone participating in Blackout Tuesday should not use the Black Lives Matter hashtag. Blackout Tuesday is in full effect in the music industry. A day created to support and amplify Black voices, raise awareness, and truly reflect on what we all need to do in order to support the Black community at large, especially since the music industry has been thriving off of Black culture since its inception. With black squares filling up the timeline in solidarity with the Black community at a critical time in history, The Verge reports that the addition of #BLM and #BlackLivesMatter hashtags in...
Central Florida Sheriff Champions Residents’ Gun Use On Would-Be Rioters
Sheriff Grady Judd warns that Polk County residents are armed. As protests continue across the country, Trump has advocated for the use of violence against those participating (and then proceeded to pat himself on the back), and it’s a sentiment that’s been echoed by a sheriff based in Central Florida. Sheriff Grady Judd participated in a conference on Monday alongside other law enforcement and religious figures, where he warned any protestors or rioters in Polk County that the residents are equipped with guns, as though to scare them off. This was apparently in response to social media posts insinuating that...
James Scurlock’s Death Ruled As Self-Defense
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine has confirmed that he will not be pressing charges against the man who shot James Scurlock. On May 30th, 2020, a 22-year-old young man named James Scurlock was shot and killed during the George Floyd protests. His death occurred during a fight with Jacob Gardener, which took place outside Gardener’s bar in Nebraska. At the time, Scurlock was said to have placed Gardener in a chokehold, which ultimately ended with Gardener firing his gun. One of the shots hit Scurlock near the neck; though he was taken to the hospital, he died later that...
Louisville Police Chief Fired After David McAtee Killing
Louisville police chief Steve Conrad has been fired after the fatal shooting of David McAtee during the city’s protests. Following the fatal shooting of David McAtee, a local business owner in Louisville, Kentucky, police chief Steve Conrad has been fired according to CNN. People took to the streets this week in Louisville to protest following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. After police tried to disperse a group of protestors, they were informed to “return fire” into the crowd. As a result, David McAtee was killed. “This type of institutional failure will not be tolerated,” said Louisville Mayor...
Cops Tell Philly Man Who Can’t Breathe During Arrest: "That Shit Don’t Work Here"
A video shows Philadelphia police officers arresting a man who claims he cannot breathe. They responded to his pleas: “Are you fucking stupid? That shit don’t work here.” A very disturbing video is being shared across social media, showing Philadelphia police officers arresting a man as he repeatedly claims that he is unable to breathe. “I’m trying, I can’t breathe!” yells the man being detained. It is unclear why he was being arrested as few details have been revealed. The police officers responding to the situation fought back and said the following: “Shut up, asshole. Are you fucking stupid? That...Recent Posts
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