Activists: Drop all charges against Minneapolis protesters

Legal NGOs are assisting hundreds of protesters against police brutality to fight charges.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States – Activists in Minneapolis are demanding all charges be dropped against those who protested against police brutality and racism in the year since George Floyd was murdered, saying the arrests are an attempt to clamp down on dissent. Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on second and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in relation to Floyd’s death on April 20. The verdict caused joyous celebration and calls for further justice, especially for the hundreds of protesters still facing charges.