As the Kentucky Derby got underway Saturday, the city of Louisville saw protests from far-right activists and those calling for justice in the aftermath …
As the Kentucky Derby got underway Saturday, the city of Louisville saw protests from far-right activists and those calling for justice in the aftermath of Breonna Taylor’s fatal shooting by Louisville, Kentucky, police. As the Derby horses were leaving to get into the starting gates for the 7:02 p.m. post time, a small plane with a banner reading ”Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor” was circling Churchill Downs. Protesters calling for justice for Taylor had gathered at a park less than 1 mile away from Churchill Downs, late Saturday afternoon. Some protesters chanted, « No justice, no Derby. » Members of the self-described NFAC militia had also arrived at the park. Earlier in the afternoon, a small scuffle ensued between groups of protesters. Tensions reportedly calmed down after an armed group of self-described « patriots » left downtown Louisville and police arrived in riot gear at a park near the downtown courthouse, according to an ABC News producer at the site. Authentic, trained by Bob Baffert, won the race, leading almost the entire way and knocking off the favorite, Tiz the Law.
