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
Posts published in “George Floyd Protests (2020)”
Defying Police Unions, New York Lawmakers Ban Chokeholds
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2020
Legislators, responding to protests over the death of George Floyd, are approving a package of bills aimed at police misconduct. Source: New York Times
De Blasio Vows for First Time to Cut Funding for the N.Y.P.D.
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2020
The mayor made his pledge following 10 nights of mass protests against police violence and mounting demands for an overhaul of the police department. 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
New York City Begins Reopening After 3 Months of Outbreak and Hardship
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2020
As many as 400,000 people may return to work on Monday in a city still recovering from the pandemic and roiled by protests. 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
2 Buffalo Police Officers Charged in Shoving of 75-Year-Old Demonstrator
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2020
More than 100 police officers, firefighters and other supporters crowded outside the courthouse in Buffalo to protest the assault charges filed against the officers. Source: New York Times
Buffalo Police Officers Suspended After Shoving 75-Year-Old Protester
By Gotham Rex on June 5, 2020
The protester, who was seen on video motionless on the ground and bleeding from his ear, was in serious but stable condition on Friday, a hospital spokesman said. Source: New York Times
‘Kettling’ of Peaceful Protesters Shows Aggressive Shift by N.Y. Police
By Gotham Rex on June 5, 2020
Officers have charged and swung batons at demonstrators after curfew with seemingly little provocation. The mayor said he would review any reports of inappropriate enforcement. 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
De Blasio Denounced After Police Forcefully Clash With Protesters
By Gotham Rex on June 4, 2020
The mayor drew jeers at a memorial for George Floyd in Brooklyn the day after the police aggressively enforced an 8 p.m. curfew. Source: New York Times
How Protests Have Made the City Feel Like New York Again
By Gotham Rex on June 4, 2020
The city had been besieged by the virus. But New Yorkers who were dutifully shutting themselves in behind doors have now turned out by the tens of thousands to be heard. 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
The Virus Closed His Bronx Jewelry Store. Then Looters Broke In.
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2020
“I’m 100 percent with people who are protesting for justice, but is this justice?” one business owner said. “You’re killing me.” Source: New York Times