Protesters nationwide should call for murder charges in the death of George Floyd, who died Monday while being arrested by Minneapolis police, Rev. Jesse Jackson said Thursday.
“The protests must continue, but around the country … protest until something happens,” Jackson said. He said protests should respect social distancing protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was pinned down by a white police officer who held his knee to Floyd’s neck. The incident was recorded on cellphone video that went viral, sparking outrage nationwide.
Jackson, 78, came to Minnesota on Thursday to speak with religious leaders and implored Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman to press charges against the four former Minneapolis Police department officers involved.
Rev. Al Sharpton and Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner who was killed by an NYPD officer also came to Minneapolis to speak to protesters.
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