"Falling" US Police Suppress Protesters by Pressing Neck... Controversy Spreads

Similar Restraint Method Used in George Floyd Death
Protests Against Police Excessive Force on Black People Spread to Over 140 US Cities

On the 31st of last month (local time), during a protest against the George Floyd incident in Seattle, Washington, USA, a police officer is pressing his knee on the neck of a male protester while arresting him. / Photo by Twitter Capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Amid escalating protests following an incident in the United States where a white police officer pressed down on the neck of a Black civilian, causing his death, controversy has erupted over a video showing police suppressing protesters in a similar manner.

On the 1st (local time), according to the British media outlet 'The Independent,' a video capturing police pressing down on the neck of a suspected looter during protests in the U.S. has been spreading on social networking services (SNS) and elsewhere.

In the video, several police officers are seen pinning a man wearing an orange outfit to the ground, during which one officer presses his knee on the arrested man's neck to subdue him. When bystanders shout "Get off" at the officer, another police officer pushes the knee away from the man.

According to The Independent, the video was reportedly filmed during the process of police responding to a looting report at a cellphone store in Seattle, Washington State, where the suspect was subdued.

Earlier, George Floyd, a Black man who died due to excessive police force in Minneapolis, Minnesota, also died in a similar manner, sparking controversy among U.S. netizens.

As the controversy grew, the Seattle Police Department suspended the officer involved. Additionally, the state Attorney General's office plans to launch an investigation into the incident.

In Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, on the 28th of last month (local time), a protester walked in front of a burning building holding an upside-down American flag to protest the excessive police force that led to the death of Black man George Floyd. / Photo by Yonhap News

The protests began on the 27th of last month in Minnesota, the day after Floyd, who worked as a security guard at a restaurant in Minneapolis, died due to excessive police force on the 26th.

Subsequently, the protests spread to over 140 cities across the United States, including Los Angeles, California, and New York City, with some protesters clashing with police, resulting in bloodshed.

On the 29th of last month, U.S. President Donald Trump referred to the protesters as "Thugs" in a tweet, stating, "They are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd. We cannot let this happen. No matter the difficulty, we will control (the protests). When the looting starts, the shooting starts," drawing criticism for escalating tensions.

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