'Say My Name' Justice For George Floyd

'I can’t breathe!' Footage of fatal arrest shows Minneapolis officer kneeling on George Floyd’s neck for several minutes, the protesters demanding justice for George Floyd.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota -- Warning Footage Distressing: The protesters clashed with police after the death of George Floyd. George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man from Minnesota, died on May 25. Footage showed a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on his neck for approximately 9 minutes while he was handcuffed on the ground. George Floyd died shortly thereafter in the hospital.

This surveillance camera captured additional footage of George Floyd’s fatal arrest in Minneapolis, a second camera angle shows George Floyd’s arrest, which eventually led to the 46-year-old Black man’s death and prompted protests calling for justice for George Floyd across the Nation and country of Minnesota.

Surveillance camera footage from a nearby restaurant shows what appears to be the first contact between George Floyd and Minneapolis police officers. George Floyd died shortly after his contact with the officers.

Woman Who Captured George Floyd Killing Returns To Scene:

George Floyd cried that he could not breathe and begged for his mother 'I can’t breathe. My neck hurts. Everything hurts. They are going to kill me. Say my name.'

The woman who recorded the now-viral footage of police killing George Floyd returned to the scene the next day to recount the traumatic experience.

Darnella Frazier, who filmed cops kneel on George Floyd’s neck, revisited the emotional scene the next day. Thousands of protesters gathered around the intersection where Floyd pleaded for his life as he was pinned to the ground, dying just hours later in the hospital. The police say they were responding to a report of forgery in progress and claim that Floyd physically resisted arrest. Four of the officers involved have been fired, but Floyd’s family is calling for their arrests.

Loved Ones Share Who George Floyd Was In Life:

Family and friends of George Floyd want the world to know who he was in life, now that his death at the hands of police has been seen around the world.

Here's what you should know about George Floyd, who was brutally murdered by the Minneapolis Police Department officers.

George Floyd’s family & friends are remembering him as a kind and loving person.

Police Clash With Protesters Demanding Justice For George Floyd:

The Minneapolis Police fired tear gas, stun grenades, and rubber bullets at protesters demanding justice for George Floyd, a Black man who died this week after officers kneeled on his neck during an arrest.

The citywide protests demanding justice for George Floyd. They reportedly started peacefully. Some protesters allegedly began throwing rocks and breaking windows out of police cars. The Minneapolis Police responded forcefully by firing rubber bullets, tear gas, and stun grenades into the crowd.

Minneapolis Police Precinct Set on Fire During George Floyd Protests:

A Minneapolis police precinct was set on fire during the third day of protests demanding justice for George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis' third precinct was reportedly set on fire at approx 10 pm local time on May 28. Mayor Jacob Frey evacuated the police station but said policing in the area would continue in Minneapolis and St.Paul.

Minnesota Gov. Vows 'Swift Action' and 'Justice' For George Floyd:

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz pledged "swift action" in the investigation into the Minneapolis police officers responsible for the death of George Floyd, saying “George Floyd didn’t deserve to die, but George Floyd does deserve justice.” He added, "“the lack of humanity in the video made me physically ill.”

Funding For George Floyd:
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Floyd’s family.

Petition For George Floyd:
A Petition page has been set up for George Floyd - Say My Name.

YouTube Hashtag: #GeorgeFloyd - #Minneapolis

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Deaf Man Dies In New Jersey Hit-and-Run

19-year-old facing slew of charges after fatal crash that killed Deaf FedEx employee in New Jersey.

JERSEY CITY, NJ -- Jersey City police were looking for two people Tuesday night, after an out-of-control vehicle crashed and killed a man waiting at a bus stop.

As CBS2’s Valerie Castro reported, authorities said the stolen sport-utility vehicle killed a man waiting for a bus. A 16-year-old was being questioned late Tuesday.

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Confirming that the pedestrian that was fatally struck by a vehicle this morning in Jersey City has been identified as a male in his 30's. The fatality occurred in the immediate area of Communipaw Ave & Kennedy Blvd. Continue to avoid this area as the police investigate.

The crash happened around 4:50 Tuesday morning. The out-of-control SUV slammed into the intersection of Communipaw Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City.

The victim in the incident died instantly after he was hit. On Tuesday night, CBS2 has learned the victim may never even have realized what was about to happen.

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s office said police were trying to pull over the stolen vehicle, which was seen speeding and running traffic lights when it slammed into a light post and crashed into a bus shelter.

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Umar King, 33, was standing inside waiting for the bus. He wound up thrown down the street and was killed on impact.

A collection of candles paid tribute to King’s memory late Tuesday.

King’s friend, who is hearing-impaired, said King was also hard of hearing and likely did not even know the car was careening toward him.

“The car - too fast, boom,” King’s friend said. “Can’t hear; not hearing.”

“I just saw a person on the floor and that’s it,” added Carmen Rodriguez of Jersey City. “It was sad.”

After the impact, people inside the car were caught on video as they got out and took off running down Kennedy Boulevard.

Prosecutors said the stolen vehicle was speeding and ignoring traffic signals. Police were dispatched to chase it.

“There were three individuals in the suspect vehicle. They fled,” said Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. “One individual was caught, a male 16-year-old. He was detained for questioning.”

The crash destroyed the bus shelter and left debris everywhere.

“Now we don’t even have a bus stop. They took it all. I just feel bad for the family,” Rodriguez said.

The entire corner was ripped apart, and debris was everywhere. Pieces of the bus shelter were thrown in the street and on the sidewalk, and a traffic light was dismantled and bent.

The Prosecutor’s office said it is believed the officers did as they were trained when trying to stop the vehicle.

“It appears at first glance – again, this is all investigation – that officer was following protocol,” Suarez said. “That too is under investigation.”

Police late Tuesday were still searching for the other two people seen in the video running away.

Another driver was also hit by the speeding car. That victim was taken to Jersey City Medical Center with minor injuries and has since been released.

SOURCE -- CBSNews

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American Sign Language Interpreter Poser

Unqualified ASL poser with criminal past dupes police at Seminole Heights killer news conference in Tampa, Florida.

TAMPA, Florida -- Tampa police spokesman Steve Hegarty says a lack of due diligence allowed a career criminal to take center stage as an American Sign Language interpreter last week during a hastily-called news conference where the police chief and mayor announced they had captured a suspect in the Seminole Heights murders.

Even worse, Hegarty says, is the sign language poser Derlyn Roberts blew the assignment with a gibberish-filled interpretation broadcast on live television.

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“My major concern is that she was representing our department and didn’t do a good job,” Hegarty said.

Hegarty says Roberts presented herself as an interpreter for the Deaf just before the news conference. In that hectic moment, he says he failed to ask the right questions to determine whether she was from Purple Communications which the city typically hires for sign language duties.

Rachelle Settambrino, who teaches sign language at the University of South Florida, says interpreter Roberts signed the following: “Fifty-one hours ago, zero 12 22 (indecipherable) murder three minutes in 14 weeks ago in old (indecipherable) murder four five 55,000 plea 10 arrest murder bush (indecipherable) three age 24.”

Another USF professor says it made her stomach turn.

“I was sick at the idea of all the other interpreters that could have been standing there and been signing the information clearly. What in the world was this person doing out there, waving her hands,” said Betti Bonni.

Roberts got out of state prison last year after serving years for organized fraud.

Efforts to reach her by 8 On Your Side were unsuccessful on Monday. Neighbors say she claims to have sign language skills, but it’s not clear that she has any ASL credentials.

SOURCE - WFLA

TAMPA, FL -- SNN: Fake interpreter fools Tampa cops. Tampa police say a career criminal posed as an American Sign Language interpreter last week during a hastily-called news conference announcing an arrest in the Seminole Heights serial shooting case, leaving many Deaf viewers confused by her “gibberish.”

Tampa police spokesman Steve Hegarty says a lack of due diligence allowed sign language poser Derlyn Roberts to be a part of the news conference.

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Hegarty says Roberts presented herself as an interpreter for the Deaf just before the news conference. In that hectic moment, he says he failed to ask the right questions to determine whether she was from Purple Communications, which the city typically hires for sign language duties.

Rachelle Settambrino, who teaches sign language at the University of South Florida, says interpreter Roberts signed the following: “Fifty-one hours ago, zero 12 22 (indecipherable) murder three minutes in 14 weeks ago in old (indecipherable) murder four five 55,000 plea 10 arrest murder bush (indecipherable) three age 24.”

Roberts got out of state prison last year after serving years for organized fraud.

SOURCE - SNN

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Burger King Worker Refuses Service To Deaf Man

Ohio Man claims he was refused drive-thru service because he's Deaf.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A man who went to the drive-thru at Burger King on Sawmill Road last Friday said he was refused service because he's Deaf.

Chris Driscoll said he recorded the whole incident on cell phone video to educate people about what the Deaf community often deals with.

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Driscoll said it started when he was at the food menu. He usually writes down what he wants on a piece of paper and drives to the first window with his order.

"When I was reading the menu, I kept hearing something coming from this box and it seemed he might be getting mad, " said Driscoll.

-- Burger King's ASL For The Deaf Community

In the video, the worker can be seen and heard saying "We didn't know you [were] deaf. We didn't know you couldn't hear. So, we have another order at the window. At the window, we have a order", but Driscoll said he couldn't understand what the man was saying.

Driscoll said he tried to give the worker a piece of paper that had his order written on it, but said he became frustrating when the worker tried to continue talking to him, because he couldn't understand him.

In another, cellphone video that Driscoll captured, the worker explains how he could read sign language and claimed Driscoll told him that he didn't care.

"He was concerned about the people behind me. There was only one car behind me, only one car and I said you don't care about me, so I don't care about them. I'm here to get food and he just refused to give me service, " said Driscoll.

Driscoll said he drove off after he was denied service and went next door to another fast food drive-thru, where he said he was able to order with no issues.

An employee at Burger King said the worker who seen in the video no longer works for Burger King, but they wouldn't say why.

Driscoll filed a formal complaint and said he got a response from Burger King. He said he was offered a free meal and got an apology.

Driscoll said fast food drive-thru restaurants should have options for the Deaf community when it comes to order.

"Perhaps they need to setup some sort of kiosk thing where they can order for themselves or use a pen and paper to better communicate with us," said Driscoll.

SOURCE - ABC 6

NOTE: The community has learned the worker could NOT read or write and he was fired for discrimination. Here's the comments on LiveLeak.

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Deaf Protester Beaten, Arrested By Sheriff

A day after her Deaf son Connell Crooms was hospitalized after being beaten and arrested by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office during a protest in Hemming Park, his mother spoke at a rally Saturday in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville, Florida.

JACKSONVILLE, Florida -- About 200 rally outside Duval courthouse in support of protesters arrested Friday night. Chanting “Drop the Charges” and “Free the Hemming Park 5,” about 200 people demanded the immediate release Saturday of a Deaf man and elderly war veteran bloodied by Jacksonville police who arrested them along with three other demonstrators when violence erupted Friday night during a protest at Hemming Park.

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Family, friends and fellow activists from the Jacksonville Progressive Coalition were among the crowd gathered on the steps of the Duval County Courthouse to demonstrate, and to call for an independent and transparent investigation into whether Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office personnel used excessive force.

Tears streaming down her cheeks and as she gasped for breath from a portable oxygen tank, Feliciaia Crooms appeared near collapse as she said police severely beat her Deaf son, Connell Crooms, then wouldn’t allow her to see him either at the hospital or later at the Duval County jail after arresting him.

“He is not a troublemaker by any means,” Crooms said of her son, whom she and others described as a good person as well as a passionate but peaceful activist.

“The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office should not be allowed to get away with this type of behavior … I do not wish for any harm to come to my son at the hands of JSO. It’s not right,” she said.

She and the other demonstrators also called on the Sheriff’s Office to arrest a counter-protester, identified as Gary Snow, whom they accused of being a provocateur. They said he not only provoked Friday’s violence, but also has attempted to disrupt previous protests they’ve held against President Donald Trump.

Sheriff’s Office officials couldn’t be reached for comment Saturday about the accusation they used excessive force and ignored the counter-protesters.

Snow later told the Times-Union he merely was exercising his right to freedom of speech. He characterized the protesters’ allegations against him as lies, and denied inciting the violence. Although not at Saturday’s rally in person, Snow acknowledged that he’s attended past coalition demonstrations as a counter-protester and said he’ll will continue to do so because that is his right under the U.S. Constitution.

Arrested Friday night along with Connell Aubrey Crooms, 26, of Jacksonville; were protest organizer David Marlow Schneider, 27, also of Jacksonville; Christina Elizabeth Kittle, 27, of Middleburg; William “Willie” Thomas Wilder, 74, of Jacksonville; Thomas Craig Beckham, 26, of Hilliard; and Robert Gordon Sheffield Jr., 67, of Jacksonville...

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Deaf Dancer: Oh Wonder - Lose It

Deaf Dancer: Oh Wonder, Lose It - The Shaheem’s Story.

Feeling the power of music is just as important as hearing it. What moved you most about Shaheem’s story? Shaheem Sanchez lost his hearing at the age of four. He taught himself to dance by feeling the vibrations of the music. Vibrations from noise in the outside world confuse his perception of the music. This is his process to show that Deaf people can do anything, because anything is possible.

"Deaf Dancer": Behind The Scenes With Shaheem Sanchez.

Who is Shaheem? Following in his father’s footsteps, Shaheem Sanchez, aka DeafDancerShaheem, started dancing at age 11, despite losing his hearing at age four. Though his father passed before he was born, his family told him stories about his father’s dance skills and he thought, why not give dance a shot? Dance has become a very important part of his life.

He loves to feel the music, go with the flow, and feel the peace that comes from dance. By feeling the beat and reading the body language of his collaborators, Shaheem is able to connect to the music and express himself. It is important to him to show that Deaf people can do anything, because anything is possible. Fun Fact: Shaheem passed down his love of dance to his little brother Kida The Great.

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Deaf Man Murdered By Caretaker In Texas

Deaf News: Texas ratchet woman fatally shoots Deaf man who knocked on her door and leaves note on his body saying "sorry."

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Texas woman shot and killed a Deaf man who apparently frightened her by knocking at the door and she left an index card next to his body with the word “sorry” written on it.

Michelle Chase called police about 10 a.m. Sunday to report the shooting, and officers found the man’s body along with the cryptic note outside her apartment door.

The 49-year-old Chase initially denied killing 50-year-old William Farr, who police said showed no obvious signs of trauma or foul play.

An autopsy on Monday revealed Farr had been shot in the chest with a small-caliber bullet.

Chase admitted to police that she shot Farr, who was Deaf and communicated with a computer tablet, on Saturday night because he scared her by knocking on her door.

“He was a nice little guy,” said neighbor Florida Paul. “I didn’t know him that well. He couldn’t hear so he really couldn’t talk he just made noises, strange noises.”

The neighbor said Farr did not live at the apartment complex but frequently visited a woman who did.

Paul said the man had showed up at her own door a couple of weeks ago with multiple stab wounds to his forehead, but she refused to open the door and instead called 911.

“All I saw was like 10 holes in his forehead and blood gushing out, you could barely see his face,” the neighbor said. “But I wouldn’t open my door, because I didn’t know if whoever did that was behind him, and I’m on oxygen, I can’t fight.”

Police did not offer any details about that previous incident or say whether it was connected to Farr’s shooting death.

Chase told police she stayed with a family friend after the shooting and went to a store the next morning, before returning home to pick up clothes for church.

She told police that she called 911 after seeing Farr’s body on the sidewalk outside her door. The video report posted online by WOAI-TV.

SOURCE - RAWSTORY

Florida Man Arrested In Shooting Of Deaf Man

Deaf News: A man suspected of shooting and injuring a Deaf man in Parramore last November has been arrested, police said.

ORLANDO, FLA -- Keith James, 20, was wanted for attempted murder in connection with the November 9 shooting.

Police said James has been evading authorities since the shooting but was arrested Thursday after detectives learned he was hiding out at his mother’s apartment. James was found hiding in one of the apartment’s bedrooms, police said.

According to police, James shot David Hayden, 25, who is Deaf and cannot speak. Hayden was found lying next to his porch on Randall Street, bleeding from the gunshot wound.

Investigators said James was riding his bike past Hayden's home when he opened fire, shooting Hayden on the right side of his body. Hayden was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center for treatment of his gunshot wound.

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Baltimore Riots: Erupts Into Violence, Chaos

Violence erupts in Baltimore after Freddie Gray's funeral.

BALTIMORE, Maryland -- #BaltimoreRiots, April 27, 2015 - A state of emergency has been declared and the National Guard activated after the US city of Baltimore, Maryland erupted in violence on Monday.

Maryland Governor, Lawrence Hogan declares state of emergency in Baltimore as protests grow violent. Hundreds of rioters looted shops and burned buildings following the funeral of a 25-year-old black man called Freddie Gray who died after he was injured in police custody.

At least 15 police officers were injured in direct confrontations with the gangs of black youths. Maryland Governor Lawrence Hogan announced the emergency measures including the imposition of a curfew beginning Tuesday night.

“I’ve not made this decision lightly. The National Guard represents a last resort in order to restore order. Look, people have the right to protest and express their frustration, but Baltimore city families deserve peace and safety in their communities.”

Gray’s death latest at the hands of police.

Freddie Gray was arrested on April 12 when he fled from police in a high crime area. He was carrying a switchblade knife, and he was put inside a transport van to be taken to a police station.

At some point, Gray suffered a spinal injury that led to his death a week later. Two officers have been accused of failing to belt him into his seat securely and of not giving him timely medical attention.

Gray’s death has sparked days of street protests and raised tensions in Baltimore. His family however has condemned the violence.

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Deaf Woman Murdered In Alabama

A man is arrested for murder 55-year-old Deaf woman.

MOBILE, Alabama -- Mobile police have arrested Myles Xavier Smith for the shooting death of a 55-year-old woman named Dawn Lee.

The crime happened outside her home in the Onderdonk housing community off Shelton Beach Road. News 5 spoke with a woman who called police minutes after the shooting happened.

Carrie Hudson says it was around 3 o'clock Wednesday morning when a neighbor woke her up. "He said Dawn been shot. He says I heard a gun shot and when I came to the door she was laying in the street," Hudson said.

Although Lee's front door is taped with a warning sign that reads "Beware of Gun," Hudson says she doesn't know why Lee was targeted. "She's a nice lady. I don't even know why she was out at three in the morning," she said.

Hudson says Lee's apartment door was locked and her car was parked in its usual spot. She also says many of the residents in the housing community are hearing impaired. "We all look out for each other. Anybody that dies here dies from natural causes never anyone getting shot. This the first we heard of," she said.

Mobile police say Smith is also responsible for a shooting at ITT Tech earlier this year. Smith allegedly got into an argument with another student and shot him in the arm. That case was bound over to the Grand Jury and Smith was actually out on bond when today's shooting happened. He's now charged with murder and possession of a controlled substance... Read The Full Story.

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Deaf Fighter's Inspiring Story

Take a look into the life of Deaf MMA fighter Daniel Michel.

Daniel Michel growing up as the only child who is Deaf in his family, Daniel Michel has always dream of rising as a superstar. He was born on May 6, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and became involved with various sports throughout his childhood, including football, basketball, track, and so on.

He was introduced to wrestling upon his entrance to high school as a freshmen and his excellence on the mat has proven that he can take his skills to a whole new level. He joined a world-class training facility known as American Top Team in Coconut Creek, FL, and began training, initially two days a week to seven days a week.

While learning all types of fighting styles, he has been striving to inspire a wide audience of people with the demonstration that hard work can pay off while maintain with both positive attitude and patience. He is determined to continue training until his dream becomes a reality: MMA Professional Fighter.

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Deaf Man Arrested After Standoff With SWAT

SWAT standoff with Deaf man in Grand Prairie ends peacefully.

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas -- A standoff with police ended peacefully Monday morning when a man upset about his girlfriend's arrest surrendered after threatening to kill himself.

According to Grand Prairie police spokesperson Lyle Gensler, police responded to a domestic situation at the Sugar Creek Apartments in the 900 block of Duncan Perry just after midnight Monday and found a man and a woman - both legally Deaf - involved in a dispute outside their apartment.

Police determined the woman was intoxicated, and she was arrested for public intoxication.

The arrest upset her boyfriend, who called 911 using Texas Relay, a service that provides telephone access for people with speech or hearing loss. He indicated he had a gun and told dispatchers he wanted his girlfriend to be released from custody or he'd kill himself.

"He has a computer in there that he can talk to via Skype and talk to a live person, and that person can relay to us what he's signing," an officer explained during the standoff. "And that's only if he wants to talk to us.

We've talked to him a couple of times, we've explained to him what's going on, but he still seems unhappy with the whole situation"... Read The Full Story.

Deaf Elderly Man Brutally Beaten By Police

Traffic stop involving Deaf man under investigation, OHP troopers suspended.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- On Jan. 3, court records claim Pearl Pearson fled the scene of a car accident in south Oklahoma City.

An affidavit claims that when Pearson was pulled over along the S Eastern Ave. exit, just off I-40, he resisted two officers and refused to comply with repeated orders to display his hands.

There was a seven-minute altercation. It does not say whether the officers were aware that he is hearing impaired.

Late Tuesday Pearl’s attorney, Billy Coyle, says “My client is completely innocent of these allegations. We are waiting on the OHP (Oklahoma Highway Patrol) report and we are sorting through the facts of the case. My client is profoundly Deaf and was trying to give officers his specialty license during the stop”.

He says his client, a deaf man, was brutalized at the scene, at the hospital and continued at the jail.

One neighbor said the incident is a misunderstanding by troopers that went too far. “I know they do dangerous jobs and they put their lives on the line, but that is over the top,” Sacia Law said. “It’s completely unacceptable. Seven minutes of just basically beating someone?”

The OHP said our request for an interview has been forwarded to the proper division for consideration.

NewsChannel 4 received a statement Monday evening regarding Pearson’s arrest.

Lt. Brian Orr, with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, said, “We can confirm the arrest and charges were filed for leaving the scene of an accident and resisting arrest. The case went to the Oklahoma County District Attorney and any details of this case will have to come from the DA’s office. We will review the arrest administratively and if it is determined there were violations of department policy, we will take appropriate action.”

NewsChannel 4 learned on Tuesday the two Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers involved, Eric Foster and Kelton Hayes, have been suspended with pay while the investigation into this incident continues.

An OHP spokesman says if the agency determines that there were violations during the arrest, appropriate action will be taken... Read The Full Story.

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