GOP Senator Tim Floyd of South Carolina has called for the arrest of the three other officers involved in the death of George Floyd.
“4 days later. Still three arrests to go. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd,” Scott tweeted Saturday.
4 days later. Still three arrests to go. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd https://t.co/laavzNKmvh
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) May 30, 2020
All four officers present during the death of George Floyd were fired.
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said it's likely all of the officers involved will be arrested.
Before an arrest was made, Sen. Scott tweeted the need for it to happen.
Firing the officers that killed #GeorgeFloyd was the right first move. The second? Arrest them. #icantbreathe
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) May 26, 2020
Scott also tweeted that violence is not the answer: “I know well the anger and frustration felt throughout communities of color right now. But violence is not the answer. Violence takes the focus off #GeorgeFloyd and the real issues at hand, and gives those who prey on division more fuel. Make your voices heard, not bricks and fire."
I know well the anger and frustration felt throughout communities of color right now. But violence is not the answer. Violence takes the focus off #GeorgeFloyd and the real issues at hand, and gives those who prey on division more fuel. Make your voices heard, not bricks and fire
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) May 30, 2020
Cities across the country have endured five straight nights of protests. Many of these protests have included violence, looting and fire.
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