One man yelled while kneeling on the neck of another who was facedown on the ground. The ugly display drew a fierce condemnation. Source: New York Times
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Trump Falsely Targets Buffalo Protester, Martin Gugino, as ‘Antifa Provocateur’
By Gotham Rex on June 9, 2020
The president attacked Martin Gugino even as the activist was in the hospital recovering from a head wound sustained when the police shoved him to the ground. Source: New York Times
Facebook Mom Groups Blow Up Over Black Lives Matter
By Gotham Rex on June 9, 2020
A large Facebook parenting group temporarily shut down after silencing black members. Now new groups for parents are forming that are explicitly anti-racist. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D. Officer Who Violently Shoved Protester to Face Charges
By Gotham Rex on June 9, 2020
The police officer, who was recorded knocking down a young woman who questioned his order, surrendered himself on Tuesday. Source: New York Times
A Black Man Is Killed by a Trooper. His Family Wants Answers.
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2020
Maurice Gordon, 28, was shot by a white officer after a traffic stop on the Garden State Parkway, two days before the death of George Floyd. Source: New York Times
Curfew Lifts for 11th Day of Protests in N.Y.C.: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2020
Demonstrations in Times Square, Grand Army Plaza and Central Park have proceeded peacefully as the evening approaches. Source: New York Times
Protests in N.Y.C. Continue for a 10th Day: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2020
Crowds of thousands thronged bridges and blocked streets in largely peaceful demonstrations. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Protesters Defy Curfew, Which Police Again Aggressively Enforce: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 5, 2020
The crackdown appeared less intense than the night before, with fewer violent confrontations, but officers were still forceful in dispersing demonstrators. Source: New York Times
Despite Virus, Hundreds Arrested in Unrest Are Held in Cramped Jails
By Gotham Rex on June 4, 2020
A flood of arrests has caused a backlog in New York City’s courts, forcing many to wait for more than 24 hours before seeing a judge. Source: New York Times
Protester Defy Curfew, and Police Don’t Wait Long to Enforce It: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 4, 2020
As 8 p.m. passed, peaceful demonstrations were continuing. The authorities soon moved to disperse them and to make arrests. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Sees Peaceful Protests and Less Looting After Earlier Curfew: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2020
It was too early to say whether the 8 p.m. curfew was what prevented a repeat of Monday night’s widespread looting. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Protests Are Peaceful as Authorities Vow to Control Looting: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio said a citywide curfew would be imposed for the rest of the week, from 8 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the next morning. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Will Have a Curfew, Cuomo Says: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2020
As the city braced for more protests, the governor and the mayor moved to head off the kind of violence that has marred what have been mostly peaceful demonstrations. Source: New York Times
Police Cars Rammed Protesters. Here’s What de Blasio’s Response Tells Us.
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio has cultivated an image of fighting against inequality and police abuses, yet this crisis has challenged him more than ever. Source: New York Times
New York’s Days of Protest: What It Looked Like from the Streets
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2020
These are our most striking photos from four days of protest where crowds of demonstrators stopped traffic and clashed with police. Source: New York Times