Protesters Are Defending Themselves After Being Criticised For Rioting Over George Floyd’s Death

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On Monday, George Floyd was killed by police in Minnesota.

George was black; Derek Chauvin, the police officer seen kneeling on the back of his neck, was white. It’s a familiar story in America — some of George’s last words even echoed those of another black American who was killed by police six years ago: “I can’t breathe”.

We know that because his last moments were caught in a video which has since gone viral. The horrific nine minute clip contradicts the police’s initial story, which said Floyd was physically resisting arrest.

They suspected him of using a counterfeit $20 note.

Now, the anger and devastation over the death of another black man at the hands of police have led to riots breaking out across America.