Summary
The FBI fired a group of agents who were seen kneeling at a protest following George Floyd's death. The exact number of agents fired is not clear, but reports mention between 15 to 20. The FBI has not provided a comment, and the FBI Agents Association claims the firings violated the agents' rights.
Key Facts
- The FBI fired agents who knelt at a 2020 protest after George Floyd's death.
- The number of agents fired is between 15 to 20, according to reports.
- The FBI Agents Association says the firings violated the agents' rights.
- The FBI has not officially commented on the firings.
- The kneeling was reported as a way to ease tensions, not necessarily a political stance.
- The act of kneeling became a symbol against racism after George Floyd’s death.
- Former officials from the FBI recently filed lawsuits claiming wrongful termination.
- George Floyd’s death caused global protests due to police brutality and racial injustice.
