Here’s what Charlie Baker said after Boston’s George Floyd protests turned violent
The governor said the violent actions on Sunday night "distracted from the powerful statement made today by thousands of Massachusetts residents."
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After a day of peaceful protests in honor of George Floyd turned chaotic Sunday night in Boston, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker issued a brief statement, which echoed an earlier one by the city’s mayor, Marty Walsh.
“I also want to express my gratitude to all the police officers and other first responders working to protect the people of Boston from the individuals whose violent actions, looting and property destruction was criminal and cowardly — and distracted from the powerful statement made today by thousands of Massachusetts residents,” he said.
Read the governor’s full statement below:
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of police was a horrible tragedy – one of countless tragedies to befall people of color across the United States. The vast majority of protesters today did so peacefully, toward a common goal of promoting justice and equality.
— Charlie Baker (@MAGovArchive) June 1, 2020
…from the individuals whose violent actions, looting and property destruction was criminal and cowardly – and distracted from the powerful statement made today by thousands of Massachusetts residents.
— Charlie Baker (@MAGovArchive) June 1, 2020
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