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Jimmy Carter Claims Police, Justice System ‘Racially Discriminatory’ In Floyd Statement

Tim Pearce
Jimmy Carter Claims Police, Justice System ‘Racially Discriminatory’ In Floyd Statement
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Former President Jimmy Carter labeled police and the U.S. justice system “racially discriminatory” on Wednesday in a statement addressing recent riots that have rocked the country.

The death of George Floyd, a black man, in Minnesota on May 25 sparked protests that have spread to the largest cities across the country. Floyd died after a Minneapolis police officer held his knee on Floyd’s neck for roughly nine minutes. The incident was caught on video that was spread over social media.

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