A memorial service for George Floyd will be held in Raeford, North Carolina, where Floyd was born as demonstrations — including a massive protest that could be 'one of the largest' in D.C — continue nationwide.
The public service will be held at the Cape Fear Conference B Headquarters from 1 to 3 p.m., according to a release from attorney Ben Crump.At a, Crump focused his remarks on the need for justice, not just for Floyd but others who encountered a similar fate.
D.C. police chief Peter Newsham said planned demonstrations Saturday"may be one of the largest that we've had in the city.", have grown in recent days over the expanding federal law enforcement and military presence in D.C.as muralists painted"Black Lives Matter" in yellow letters on the street.
Officers appear to pull a person out of the passenger’s side door and another person out on the driver’s side. At least two officers appear to hold down the person pulled out of the passenger’s side.
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