Protests over George Floyd’s death planned across N.J. Here’s the latest list. (June 11, 2020) - NJ.com

Protests against police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis are planned throughout New Jersey over the next several days.

There have been hundreds of protests against police brutality in New Jersey over the last two weeks, as rallies and marches over Floyd’s death have continued to spread across the nation.

The four police officers at the scene of Floyd’s death have been fired, and one, Derek Chauvin, is charged with second-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder in the case. Three other officers were charged with aiding and abetting.

In New Jersey, all 21 N.J. county prosecutors offices have called images of Floyd’s death “deeply disturbing” and said police are not exempt from law. State PBA President Pat Colligan also condemned Chauvin and the four officers also at the scene, saying "nobody in law enforcement can look at that video and justify the actions of those officers.”

Gov. Phil Murphy joined protests in two towns on Sunday. He marched with protesters in Hillside and spoke at a rally in Westfield.

Among the protests, marches and rallies planned in New Jersey this week:

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

Residents of Park Ridge and the surrounding area will gather at 3:30 p.m. Thursday followed by a rally at 4 p.m. The march will begin at 18 Sulak Lane and end at Monument Park at Depot Square.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

A rally is planned at 3 p.m. Friday at the Wall Township Municipal Complex. The march will begin at Wall High School and move toward the Wall Police Department.

There will be a second rally from Rahway to Clark beginning at 3:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

There will be a protest held in Franklinville, where a group mocked George Floyd’s killing as protestors marched by earlier this week, beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday. The march will begin at the Franklinville library and will end at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building at 2179 Delsea Dr.

There will be a protest in Buena beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday. Demonstrators will meet at 1501 S Central Ave. and march to Bruno Melini Park.

The city of Plainfield will host a protest between 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information contact blmplainfieldnj@gmail.com

There will be a social justice rally held at Community South Park in Princeton. The rally will be held between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at 380 Witherspoon St. in Princeton. All volunteers can reach out via email at Katrell.shariese@gmail.com.

There will be a youth-led march in Florham Park and Madison beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday. The march will begin at Madison High School and will finish at the Florham Park Gazebo.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

There will be a protest held at Warinanco Park in Roselle Sunday. Demonstrators are asked to gather at 1 p.m. as the program, coordinated by Assemblyman Jamel Holley, will begin at 2 p.m.

The Cranbury Candlelight Vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Cranbury Heritage Park at 57 S Main St. The event will feature a musical performance as well as speeches from Cranbury Township Mayor Matthew Scott, Reverend Bob Moore of the Coalition for Peace Action and many more.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

There will be a Juneteenth/protest march held in Somerville. Demonstrators will meet at the Somerset County Courthouse at 3 p.m. and walk down Bridge St. towards Rt. 22 and Rt. 206 and kneel for 8 minutes, 46 seconds before walking back to the courthouse.

NJ Advance Media staff writer Caroline Fassett contributed to this report.

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