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George Floyd Protests Continue; Over 4,400 Arrested Amid Unrest, Reports Say

George Floyd Protests Continue; Over 4,400 Arrested Amid Unrest, Reports Say
Los Angeles Police Department commander Cory Palka stands among several destroyed police cars in Los Angeles on May 30, 2020. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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6/1/2020|Updated: 6/1/2020

At least 4,400 people have been arrested nationwide as peaceful protests expressing grief and anger over the police custody death of George Floyd have in many cases been marred by looting, violence, and arson.

According to a count compiled by The Associated Press, the several thousand arrests have been for such offenses as blocking highways, theft, and assault.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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