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Protesters Facing Felony Charges in New York Could Wait Days in Rikers Before Their Hearings

In the three nights since protests erupted over the police killing of George Floyd, police have arrested 345 people in New York City.

In the three nights since protests erupted over the police killing of George Floyd, police have arrested 345 people in New York City.

While the overwhelming majority of those arrested were charged with misdemeanors or nonviolent felonies, several have been charged with felony assault. At least three protesters involved in the burning of a police van are facing federal charges.




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