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City and state leaders unite in vigil following tragic death of George Floyd
Thank you to all the first responders, healthcare workers, and all other essential workers who are working hard to keep our community safe and healthy.
By Christopher Roberson
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ity officials were recently joined by the state delegation for a virtual vigil to honor the memory of George Floyd, the victim of a police encounter that went horribly wrong. After allegedly passing a bad check, Floyd, 46, of Minneapolis, was restrained by Officer Derek Chauvin, who proceeded to plant his knee on Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds. Chauvin’s actions caused Floyd to suffocate and also ignited a series of riots and protests in cities throughout the country. Reportedly having committed 18 infractions after nearly 20 years with the Minneapolis Police Department, Chauvin was promptly terminated along with the three other responding officers. He has also been arrested and charged
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with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. “This man should not have worn a uniform,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria during the June 2 vigil, adding that such conduct would never be tolerated by the Everett Police Department. “The death of Mr. Floyd was an unjust and cowardly act of inhumane brutality. I want the black community to know that I hear you and the city of Everett hears you.” Dr. Omar Easy, vice principal of the academies at Everett High School, said his “heart is overwhelmed.”“For decades, white America has had its knee in our neck,” he said. Easy also criticized President Donald Trump for claiming to be a “president of law and order.”“Law and order for whom? Clearly, it’s not for all of us,” said Easy, adding that his wife worries about him every day until he returns home from work. Police Chief Steven Mazzie
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