Naomi Osaka Condemns People Sharing on Vandalism in the USA

Violent protests against racial injustice have surged in multiple cities across the USA over the weekend following the tragic death of an unarmed African American man George Floyd in the police custody on May 25th. Consequently, World No.10 Naomi Osaka took a dig at the people who are tweeting more about the vandalism of the protesters than George Floyd’s death.

Earlier, Floyd, who allegedly used a counterfeit $20 bill in a shop in Minneapolis, was arrested by the police outside the shop. Subsequently, a police officer Derek Chauvin was captured in a video taken by a bystander when he knelt on Floyd’s neck for several minutes.

Floyd could be heard pleading to the cop to leave him as he couldn’t breathe. However, the officer told him to relax and did not leave him until he stopped moving. Floyd was declared dead shortly thereafter.

The four police officers involved in Floyd’s detainment were suspended the next day of the incident. However, the demonstrators are demanding strict action against the officers and justice for Floyd. The protests began peacefully but soon the marches erupted into violence as protesters and police clashed. There has been widespread looting, arrests, and destruction over the weekend.

“There comes a time when silence is betrayal” – Naomi Osaka

Many sporting personalities including Osaka also raised their voice against racism. The Japanese star continues to speak out racial discrimination and police violence.

“When you tweet about the lootings before you tweet about the death of an unarmed black man,” Osaka tweeted.

Earlier, she also joined the chorus of demonstrators condemning the death of Floyd. “There comes a time when silence is betrayal,” she tweeted. “Just because it doesn’t happen to you doesn’t mean it isn’t happening.”

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According to CNN, Chauvin is charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. If Chauvin is convicted, he can face up to 25 years in prison on the murder charge and up to 10 years on the manslaughter charge.