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Mayor Jim Kenney vows Philly police will be respectful of protesters at George Floyd demonstration

The Philadelphia demonstration is planned for noon Saturday at City Hall. Kenney said the city’s experience handling large demonstrations has prepared it for the protest.

Gabby Hebden-Pearl holds signs demanding justice for George Floyd in front of City Hall in Philadelphia, May 29, 2020. George Floyd died Monday night after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned Floyd to the ground with a knee on his neck, there is video footage of the arrest. Protests in Philadelphia are currently planned for Saturday and Monday.
Gabby Hebden-Pearl holds signs demanding justice for George Floyd in front of City Hall in Philadelphia, May 29, 2020. George Floyd died Monday night after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned Floyd to the ground with a knee on his neck, there is video footage of the arrest. Protests in Philadelphia are currently planned for Saturday and Monday.Read moreJESSICA GRIFFIN / Staff Photographer