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Protest organizers say South LA deliberately avoided to target more affluent areas instead

June 3, 2020

Protest organizers say South LA deliberately avoided to target more affluent areas instead

Organizers of protests in Los Angeles against police brutality say they have deliberately avoided South L.A. in order to focus on more affluent areas like Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

Ben Shapiro: George Floyd's death, riots and the liberal media's nonsensical, dangerous game

June 3, 2020

Ben Shapiro: George Floyd's death, riots and the liberal media's nonsensical, dangerous game

it feels as though our nation is collapsing around us. And that's bizarre.

Protest outside Los Angeles mayor’s residence draws large crowd

June 3, 2020

Protest outside Los Angeles mayor’s residence draws large crowd

More than 1,000 protesters gathered Tuesday outside the Getty House in Los Angeles, which serves as the residence of Mayor Eric Garcetti.

LA Mayor Garcetti takes knee at George Floyd protest, faces backlash for calling National Guard

June 2, 2020

LA Mayor Garcetti takes knee at George Floyd protest, faces backlash for calling National Guard

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti took a knee during a Tuesday protest over the death of George Floyd to show solidarity but ended up facing protesters of his own later on near his home.

George Floyd riots: LAPD has arrested over 2,700 people since unrest began, police chief says

June 2, 2020

George Floyd riots: LAPD has arrested over 2,700 people since unrest began, police chief says

More than 2,700 people in Los Angeles have been arrested in the days since protests accompanied by violence and looting began in the wake of George Floyd's death, authorities said Tuesday.

Evan Peters apologizes after retweeting video slamming 'piece of s--- looters' chased by police

June 2, 2020

Evan Peters apologizes after retweeting video slamming 'piece of s--- looters' chased by police

Actor Evan Peters was criticized on social media for sharing a tweet that referred to "piece of s--- looters" who were being chased by police.

Former Boston police commissioner says National Guard presence 'needs to be increased' to stop riots

June 2, 2020

Former Boston police commissioner says National Guard presence 'needs to be increased' to stop riots

Former Boston police commissioner Ed Davis told “The Daily Briefing” Tuesday that the National Guard presence in cities across America "needs to be increased" in response to the riots that have erupted following protests over George Floyd’s death.

Los Angeles community members protecting business from looters detained amid riot confusion on live TV

June 2, 2020

Los Angeles community members protecting business from looters detained amid riot confusion on live TV

Members of a Los Angeles community who were helping the owners of a liquor store defend against apparent looters were handcuffed and detained by police in a moment of confusion.

Ben Shapiro: We're witnessing the 'essence of tyranny' as 'cowardly' city leaders refuse to crack down on riots

June 2, 2020

Ben Shapiro: We're witnessing the 'essence of tyranny' as 'cowardly' city leaders refuse to crack down on riots

America is witnessing the "essence of tyranny" as rioting and looting sweeps cities amid the nationwide protests against police brutality and the death of George Floyd, "The Ben Shapiro Show" host Ben Shapiro stated Tuesday.

LAPD chief says Floyd’s death on rioters' hands ‘as much as’ Minn. cops’ – later issues apology

June 2, 2020

LAPD chief says Floyd’s death on rioters' hands ‘as much as’ Minn. cops’ – later issues apology

The police chief of Los Angeles was facing calls for his firing late Monday – and the city’s mayor was facing calls for him to resign -- after comments the chief made about rioters and looters taking the streets in the nation’s second-largest city.