China's state-media shames US as mounted cop tramples George Floyd protester on camera

As protests escalate across United States following  death of George Floyd, a viral video emerged from Houston, Texas where a policeman mounted on top of a horse was seen tramping over a protestor standing on sidewalk. woman protestor on sidewalk was seen standing peacefully holding her placard as cop cars and policemen mounted on horses tried to reign in control of protestors. Soon after, a policeman mounted on a horse emerged from behind woman trampling on her and dragging her on ground. 

Meanwhile, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has repeatedly asked protesters to remain 'respectful' while protesting over  death of George Floyd who was a native of downtown Houston. Over 3,000 people gared with Black Lives Matter Houston to march in protest from  Discovery Green to City Hall on Friday. Some protesters clashed with police at several occasions downtown as officers resorted to deploying tear gas and pepper spray to disperse crowds.

Protests have erupted in over 30 cities across United States as of w. Goverrs of several states have called in National Guard troops in face of rising unrest.

China's state-run media took te of mounted policeman taking down protester, with Global Times asking 'Where is democracy and human rights in US?' - mirroring criticism frequently directed at Communist nation, which has witnessed its tensions with US escalating to alarming levels amid Covid pandemic.

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George Floyd's death

George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man, died in police custody and video of incident spread r across United States while country was already battling fatal coronavirus outbreak. In viral foot, police officer, who has w been arrested and charged with third-degree murder, could be seen kneeling over Floyd’s neck while he was struggling for breath while being handcuffed. All four police officers involved in 46-year-old’s arrest have been fired and Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched a federal civil rights inquiry.

Trump also mentioned that he has asked Attorney General and US Justice Department to “expedite” investigation. But warned against violence which according to him has “thing to do with justice or peace”. US President believes that memory of Floyd is being “disregarded by looters” and even mentioned that he had a word with his family. He pledged to stand with people who knew Floyd along with many ors who are protesting against his death. 

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