LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts on Friday blasted a white Minneapolis police officer’s handling of George Floyd, the black man whose death has triggered racially charged protests throughout the nation.
Ricketts called Derek Chauvin’s actions “an egregious violation of Mr. Floyd’s rights,” and said the now-fired officer who placed a knee on Floyd’s neck should be charged and tried.
“This is really just another terrible case,” he said when asked about the incident at a news conference.
Ricketts said the incident reflects poorly on law enforcement and creates more distrust between police and communities of color. He encouraged protesters to express their anger peacefully. Nebraska has already seen small but vocal gatherings in Omaha and Lincoln, and more are expected this weekend.
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