Colin Kaepernick Defends Protesters After George Floyd's Death: It's the 'Only Logical Reaction'
In a social media post on Thursday, Kaepernick called revolting "the only logical reaction" for protesters when "civility leads to death," as it appeared to do in a viral video that showed an officer — later identified as Derek Chauvin — placing his knee firmly on the back of Floyd's neck as the man lay face down on his stomach next to a patrol car.You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications.
The 46-year-old — who was unarmed and handcuffed — died as Chauvin and three other officers on the scene ignored his cries for help.and Twitter. “The cries for peace will rain down, and when they do, they will land on deaf ears, because your violence has brought this resistance. We have the right to fight back! Rest in Power George Floyd.”in 2016 when he refused to stand during the national anthem in protest against police brutality and racial injustice in the United States.
The 32-year-old opted out of his contract with the 49ers in March 2017 and has been unable to find a new team. Still, Kaepernick has remained an outspoken activist and has continued to use his platform to help those in need.
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