«I am telling everyone in this g** d*** country if you don’t have a f****** problem with that you are the g** d*** problem.»
A viral video from the weekend protests in Houston shows HPD Chief Art Acevedo making a passionate plea for protesters to respectfully seek justice for George Floyd.
Floyd, who is originally from Houston’s Third Ward, died while in Minneapolis police custody last week after officer Derek Chauvin, who is now charged with murder and manslaughter, was seen on video kneeling on his neck until he could no longer breathe. Video of Floyd’s death sparked outrage from protesters in cities across the country, leading to days-long marches and riots.
DOWNTOWN PROTESTS:Photos show massive turnout at Houston rally protesting George Floyd’s death
Protesters flocked to downtown Houston Friday and marched through the city late into the night, leading to street closures, some looting and more than 200 arrests.
