DES MOINES, IA (AP) — There’s a new twist on the George Floyd protests
Two Iowa police officers are taking the unusual move of suing six people who participated in a 2020 protest in Des Moines after the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, accusing them of assault.
All six people were arrested during the July 1, 2020, protest, and five already pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of assault on a police officer and/or interference with official acts.
The two officers are seeking an unspecified amount for actual and punitive damages.
