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Photos and videos of protests in Lincoln over George Floyd's death

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Three years ago, protests broke out in Lincoln a few nights after George Floyd was murdered at the hands of Minneapolis police. While the vast majority of Black Lives Matter demonstrations remained peaceful, a few became violent. 

Tami Damian holds up a sign at the state Capitol on Friday protesting the death of George Floyd. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A protester holds a sign protesting the death of George Floyd on Friday at the state Capitol. The protest was organized by Stand In for Lincoln. "We've been angry since George Floyd's death, and we have wanted to speak out, this was our first chance to do so," Tami Damian (not pictured) said. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A protester holds up a sign protesting the death of George Floyd on Friday in Lincoln. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Sen. Ernie Chambers joins Stand In for Lincoln protesters outside the state Capitol on May 29, 2020. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Sen. Ernie Chambers (right) and Harper Anderson (left) joined about a dozen Stand In for Lincoln protesters outside of the state Capitol on Friday. "It's our job to speak out against white supremacy in this extremely broken system," Anderson said. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Meghan Muehling (left) and Harper Anderson hold up signs to passing drivers near the state Capitol on Friday, May 29. They were protesting deaths that were the result of police brutality. "Cops need to protect and serve and not murder people," Muehling said. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

People gather near a police car near 26th and O streets to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A Lincoln police officer asks people to move away from a police car near 26th and O streets early May 30 during a protest of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

People gather near 26th and O streets early Saturday morning to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

A Lincoln police officer tries to ask people to move away from a police car near 26th and O streets early May 30 as they protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

A woman tries to stop the crowd outside an EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets early Saturday morning after windows were broken in a protest following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

People gather near 26th and O streets early Saturday protesting the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A woman walks out of the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets that was looted early Saturday morning after a protest following of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

People gather near 26th and O streets early Saturday morning, protesting the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

People gather near 26th and O Streets early Saturday to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

People gather near 26th and O streets early Saturday morning to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

People gather near 26th and O streets early Saturday morning to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

People gather near 26th and O streets early Saturday morning to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Lincoln police officers stand guard outside the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets, which was looted after a protest early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A woman was being helped after tear gas was used to disperse crowds after looting at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets after a protest early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd.

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

Protesters knee in front of the police at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets during a protest early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

Advancing police officers in riot gear push forward as two protesters confront them near 25th and O Streets early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Protesters raise their hands as they confront police at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets after it has been looted early Saturday morning, following a protest of the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Police disperse crowds at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets during a protest that turned into looting early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Police deploy tear gas to push back the remaining crowd near 26th and O streets after a nearby gas station was looted after a protest early May 30 following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Police officers stand guard outside the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets after it has been looted following a protest early Saturday morning in response of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

A protester throws a window cleaner at police standing guard at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets during a protest that turned into looting early May 30 following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

A small team of police retreat after initially trying to disperse the gathering crowd outside a gas station that was looted on May 30 in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

A man extinguishes a fire after vandals looted the EZ GO at 25th and O streets in late May. One of the business' owners said the act gave him "a little bit of hope for our fellow citizens."

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

A policeman uses pepper spray to disperse the crowd at an EZ GO gas station that was looted after a protest early May 30 following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Protesters raise their hands in front of police near 25th and O streets as they protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A man breaks the windows of a MetroPCS store near 26th and O Streets after a protest about the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis turned to looting.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Protesters and onlookers gather as police station at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets early Saturday morning for a protest following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Police deploy tear gas to push back the remaining crowd near 26th and O streets on May 30.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

A breaks the windows of a MetroPCS store near 26th and O Streets early Saturday after protests following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis turned into looting.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Protesters raise their hands in front of Lincoln police early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Protesters stand in front of police at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets in late May.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A protester confronts the police at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets during a protest that turned into looting early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Police secure the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets after it was looted after a protest in late May.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A firework explodes between protesters and police outside the EZ GO at 25th and O streets in late May.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

People enter and exit the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets during a protest that turned into looting early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Protesters raise their fists as they face police who responded to vandalism at the EZ Go near 25th and O streets Saturday morning.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Windows at the Ez Go gas station are seen broken after it was looted Saturday morning.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

People walk in and out of the Ez Go convenience store as it was being looted on Saturday morning.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

People kneel down and raise their hands at the Ez Go gas station near 26th and O Streets on Saturday morning.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Items litter the ground around the EZ GO gas station on Saturday morning.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Onlookers stop to take in the scene of the Metro PCS on Saturday morning.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A man clears shattered glass from the ground of the Metro PCS store after protesters broke the windows on Saturday morning.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A police vehicle sits outside of the EZ GO gas station on Saturday morning.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A worker uses a broom to push out a broken glass frame at the EZ GO gas station on Saturday morning, following overnight protests that turned violent.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

A man walks his bike past a door spray-painted with "George Floyd Murderers" after a night of protests in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

George Floyd is spray-painted on a wall near the intersection of 27th and O streets on Saturday morning.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Property manager Roger Stolley shovels broken glass from the floor of the Metro PCS on Saturday morning.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Sheriff's deputies watch protesters as they converge on the County-City Building on May 30 after they marched from the Nebraska State Capitol. 

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo

Then Lincoln Police Chief Jeff Bliemeister addresses protesters at the state Capitol in the days following George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis.

JOURNAL STAR file photo

Protesters head north down Centennial Mall on Saturday after leaving the State Capitol.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

LINCOLN, NEB. - 05/30/2020 - After leaving the capitol, protesters coverged on the County-City Building on Saturday, May 30, 2020. FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

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LINCOLN, NEB. - 05/30/2020 - Protesters march down to the County-City Building on S. 10th St. on Saturday, May 30, 2020, after beginning at the Nebraska State Capitol. FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

FRANCIS GARDLER JOURNAL STAR

On days and nights this spring when protesters critical of police brutality gathered at the County-City Building, Lancaster County Sheriff's deputies and Lincoln Police Department officers often organized on the steps.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Protesters gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday, May 30, 2020. 

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

LINCOLN, NEB. - 05/30/2020 - Protesters march down O Street before turning left on 9th Street en route to the County-City Building on Saturday, May 30, 2020. FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

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LINCOLN, NEB. - 05/30/2020 - Protesters gathered on both sides of K St. on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the Nebraska State Capitol. FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

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Protesters at 48th and O on Saturday, May 30.

CASEY VENEMA, courtesy photo

Hundreds of protesters near 48th and O on Saturday, May 30.

CASEY VENEMA, courtesy photo

Protesters walk down O Street from 48th on Saturday, May 30.

CASEY VENEMA, courtesy photo

Protesters at 48th and O on Saturday, May 30.

CASEY VENEMA, courtesy photo

A protester lobs a mortar firework at police late Saturday night at the County-City Building.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A person bikes past a shattered entrance to a building on the Lincoln Mall late Saturday night near the County-City Building.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A protester uses water to help a man who was hit with tear gas in an attempt to wash it off late Saturday night near the County-City Building. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A vandal throws a brick at a bus stop window late Saturday night near the County-City Building. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

A vandal breaks windows of a building on the Lincoln Mall late Saturday night near the County-City Building.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

A protester calls for help after a woman is hit with a rubber bullet in the Lincoln Mall area when a peaceful protest turned violent late Saturday night near the County-City Building. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A protester launches a bottle rocket as Saturday's peaceful protest suddenly turned violent near the County-City Building.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Water from an opened fire hydrant fills the street as protesters clash with law enforcement late Saturday near the County-City Building.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Protesters raise their hands in front of the County-City Building on Saturday night.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Protesters gather in front of County-City Building on Saturday night.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A couple embrace on Lincoln Mall as protesters clash with law enforcement at the County-City Building on Saturday.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Leo Celis raises his hands in front of the County-City Building on May 30. He was hit several times by rubber bullets, including one that struck him near his right eye.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Law enforcement officers stand at the entrance to the County-City Building on May 31 during a night of clashes between police and protesters.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Tear gas shrouds law enforcement positioned at the entrance to the County-City Building during police protests in 2020.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Protesters tossed fireworks at law enforcement officers guarding the entrance to the County-City Building late on May 30.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Law enforcement in riot gear deployed tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters on May 30.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Protesters tossed fireworks in the direction of law enforcement guarding the entrance to the County-City Building on May 30.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

A man wipes his eyes after law enforcement deployed tear gas on protesters late Saturday night near the County-City Building.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Protesters gather near the County-City Building on Saturday night.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Fireworks tossed in the direction of law enforcement explodes outside the County-City Building on May 31.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Protesters offer aid to someone injured during a a Black Lives Matter rally which turned violent on May 30. Law enforcement fired non-lethal projectiles and tear gas at protesters to control the crowd.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Protesters vandalize an office building on Lincoln Mall on May 31.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Protesters vandalize an office building on Lincoln Mall on May 31.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

A person uses a phone to capture the scene as protests turned violent in downtown Lincoln on May 31.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Law enforcement in riot gear advance from the County-City Building and down Lincoln Mall on May 31.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Law enforcement officers in riot gear advance from County-City Building toward protesters along Lincoln Mall on May 31.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Protesters sparked a fire in an office building along Lincoln Mall on May 31.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Law enforcement briefly detained Xavier Packett and Dillon Siebe, who entered buildings with fire extinguishers to douse blazes set by vandals in office buildings along Lincoln Mall, early Sunday. They were later released.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A woman raises her fist against advancing law enforcement during Saturday night's protest on Lincoln Mall.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A fellow protester offers spray to a man hit by tear gas on Saturday night.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Law enforcement clashed with protesters on Lincoln Mall on May 31. In response to reform calls, the city accelerated its plan to equip Lincoln police with body cameras, and the Lancaster County Board approved funding for the County Sheriff’s Office to implement its own body camera program.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Protesters raise their hands against law enforcement advancing along Lincoln Mall on Saturday night.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Protesters gather in front of County-City Building as tear gas is seen in the air, Saturday, May 30, 2020. 

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A woman looks on from a car in front of County-City Building as protesters clash with police, Saturday.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Onlookers gather at the gas station opposite of County-City Building as protesters clash with police, Saturday, May 30, 2020. 

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Protesters gather at Lincoln Mall during a clash with police near County-City Building, Saturday, May 30, 2020.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Protesters gather in front of County-City Building as tear gas is seen in the air on May 30.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews continued work May 31 at Universal-Inland Insurance, a multi-story building on Lincoln Mall where vandals sparked a fire in overnight riots.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo

Broken windows on the southwest corner of 3 Landmark Centre on Sunday, May 31, 2020, following protests down the street at the County-City building. 

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Crews, including volunteers, showed up to help to clean up vandalism along Lincoln Mall.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo

The Lincoln Fire Department returned to the scene of an overnight fire at the Universal-Inland Insurance building on Sunday, May 31, 2020, following protests down the street at the County-City building. 

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

The Lincoln Fire Department returned to the scene of an overnight fire at the Universal-Inland Insurance building on Sunday, May 31, 2020, following protests down the street at the County-City building. 

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

The Lincoln Fire Department firefighters remove files from an office at the scene of an overnight fire at the Universal-Inland Insurance building on Sunday, May 31, 2020, following protests down the street at the County-City building.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

The Abraham Lincoln statue on the west side of the Nebraska Capitol was spray-painted with an anarchist symbol during protests Sunday morning.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

The Abraham Lincoln statue on the west-side of the Nebraska State Capitol was spray-painted with an anarchist symbol during an overnight protest on Sunday, May 31, 2020. 

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Jaida Graves, who was hit by Trever Kurtz's Chevy Avalanche pickup, raises her fist as she was loaded onto an ambulance during a protest in response of the death of George Floyd near 25th and O Streets on May 30.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Broken glass from a bus stop at 11th and Lincoln Mall fills the trash on May 31, following overnight protests down the street at the County-City building.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo

Buildings along Lincoln Mall had broken windows on May 31 following protests down the street at the County-City building.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

The cost of replacing the fire-damaged Universal-Inland Insurance building could reach $20 million, according to a preliminary city damage report.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo

Lincoln Police detain three occupants of a car near 12th Street and Lincoln Mall during overnight protests in late May.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo

Lincoln police advance into the intersection of 12th and Lincoln Mall on May 31 following protests down the street at the County-City building. 

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo

A pair of individuals leap from the broken window of the 3 Landmark Centre building after retrieving fire extinguishers early Sunday. 

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Law enforcement in riot gear stand guard on the steps of the state Capitol building during a peaceful protest on Sunday  While the protest was peaceful, events that had unfolded the night before was enough to warrant police to take precaution. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Thousands of protesters gathered peacefully in front of the state Capitol on Sunday afternoon. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A protester waves an American flag with an "X" painted on it during a peaceful protest Sunday near the state Capitol.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

An activist who climbed a statue in front of the County-City Building shouts "Black Lives Matter" during a rally calling for police reform on May 31.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

A man who climbed a crosswalk pole holds up a sign in protest to passing cars during a peaceful protest near the Capitol on Sunday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A sign advocating for the recognition of those who lost their lives is seen along with flowers during a peaceful protest Sunday at the state Capitol.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Protesters march together in solidarity toward the County-City Building during a peaceful march on Sunday. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Protesters wear face masks with the message "I can't breathe" written on tape during a peaceful protest Sunday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A protester holds flowers in peaceful protest Sunday near the Capitol.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Protesters march peacefully down O Street during a Black Lives Matter rally Sunday that started at the state Capitol. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A man at Sunday's protest in Lincoln wears tape across his mouth stating "I can't breathe."

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A protester chants "No justice, no peace" during a peaceful protest on Sunday near the state Capitol.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Protesters gather on the steps of the state Capitol during a peaceful protest on May 31 at the state Capitol. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Protesters bolt from police after tear gas was released in the Lincoln Mall area on May 31.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Police in riot gear move forward in an effort to clear protesters in Lincoln Mall during a protest that went past a mandated curfew on May 31.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Police in riot gear line up to block protesters on Sunday in the Lincoln Mall. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Police in riot gear move forward in the area of Lincoln Mall in an effort to clear protesters after a mandated curfew on May 31.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Protesters who defied an 8 p.m. curfew raise their fists on the steps of the state Capitol on Sunday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A protester shows what he says is wound from a bean bag round during a night of protest on Sunday. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Police in riot gear line up to block protesters who defied curfew on May 31 in the Lincoln Mall area. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Police in riot gear move forward in an effort to clear protesters who defied curfew on June 1 in the Lincoln Mall area. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Protesters gather on the steps of the state Capitol during a protest on June 1. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Law enforcement in riot gear stand guard on the steps of the state Capitol building during a peaceful protest May 31. While the protest was peaceful, events that had unfolded the night before was enough to warrant police to take precaution. The words "the salvation of the state is watchfulness in the citizen" can be seen etched into the wall behind them. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

The Target at 333 N. 48th St. temporarily boarded up its front doors Monday.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Protesters sit in the intersection of South 10th St. and Lincoln Mall in front of the County-City Building on June 1.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird (right) addresses protesters who sat in the intersection of South 10th Street and Lincoln Mall in front of the County-City Building on June 1.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo

Protesters take a knee in front of the County-City Building on June 1. Black Leaders Movement activists say some still refer to local efforts as "violent" despite dozens of peaceful protests and civic action.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Hands are raised Tuesday at the County-City Building when protesters are asked who is eligible to vote in the election this fall.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Hundreds of protesters gathered for speeches at the County-City Building on June 2.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

With temps in the high 80s at the start of the gathering, Lincoln Police Capt. Don Scheinost hands off water to protesters at the County-City Building on June 2.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo

Hundreds of protesters gathered for speeches at the County-City Building on Tuesday.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird (center) sits with the protesters at the County-City Building on Tuesday.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo

The scene outside the County-City Building on June 1.

ROBERT HOTZ, courtesy photo

Overhead photo of the protesters outside the County-City Building on June 1.

ROBERT HOTZ, courtesy photo

Protesters are escorted by Lincoln police after leaving the state Capitol and marching down K Street on Wednesday.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the state Capitol for speeches before marching down K Street on Wednesday.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Protesters are escorted by Lincoln police after leaving the state Capitol and marching down K Street on June 3.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo

A memorial erected to James Scurlock near 11th Street during a candlelight vigil remembering those lost on Friday June 5 in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Members of Black Lives Matter light candles during a candlelight vigil Friday, June 5, at the state Capitol.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Black Lives Matter leaders sing "Amazing Grace" with the crowd during a candlelight vigil remembering those lost on Friday June 5, 2020, in Lincoln.

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Demonstrators march silently during a candlelight vigil remembering those lost on Friday June 5 in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Demetrius Alexander throws up his fist as Taylor Morris leans on him as the crowd sings "Amazing Grace" during a candlelight vigil remembering those lost on June 5 in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

A candle with a balloon is lit for Breyonna Taylor on her birthday during a candlelight vigil remembering those lost on June 5 in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Demonstratros carry candles to the memorial of James Scurlock during a candlelight vigil remembering those lost on Friday in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

LeeAaron Berks holds a candle during a candlelight vigil remembering those lost on Friday June 5 in Lincoln.

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LeeAaron Berks holds a candle to remember those lost during a candlelight vigil on June 5 in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Brittany Clark (Left) and her friend Sydney Webb hold up their hands to prevent the wind from blowing their candle out during a candlelight vigil remembering those lost on Friday June 5 in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

The young organizers who have led several peaceful protests in Lincoln over the past week stand outside the Nebraska Capitol on Friday, June 5.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Black Lives Matter protesters march in the rain after leaving the state Capitol on Tuesday, June 9.

SOFIA SARIC, Lincoln Journal Star

Black Lives Matter protesters march north on South 27th Street after starting from the SouthPointe Pavilions on June 11.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Demonstrators march along Centennial Mall on Saturday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Marshawna Kapke addressees demonstrators during the Not One More Life March on Saturday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Marvin Binnick wears a Donald Trump mask during the Not One More Life March on Saturday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Demonstrators congregate in front of the state Capitol for Saturday's Not One More Life march.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Jared Northup holds his daughter on his shoulders so she can see over the crowd of demonstrators as they march along Centennial Mall on Saturday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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45 booked into jail overnight in connection to Lincoln protests, most for failure to disperse

One 33-year-old man was accused of attempted third-degree assault on an officer. A second was booked for possession of a controlled substance, in addition to failure to disperse.

Watch Now: State trooper kneels with protesters marching for George Floyd in Lincoln

A Nebraska State Trooper kneeling with protesters for 9 minutes, a solemn moment marking the amount of time a Minneapolis police officer knelt on George Floyd's neck before his death, as Lincoln's fourth night of protests remained peaceful.

Watch Now: Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird talks about coronavirus, protest response

At 3:30 p.m., Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird will update the public regarding protests and the coronavirus situation.

Editorial, 6/2: How can we each fight racism, improve Lincoln?

The change that will transform our society won’t happen in legislative or city council chambers. It may happen in our hearts and minds. But it must happen in our actions.

Gov. Ricketts pleads for people to reject violence

"Justice must be served for George Floyd," the governor said. "And to the folks out there who are hurting, we hear you."

Cindy Lange-Kubick: 'It’s wearing on you, when you’ve been fighting this for the majority of your life'

Community leader John Harris talks about justice -- and the lack of justice -- for black Americans, its long history and the young people trying to make change.

Arson attempted at Lincoln Northeast High School, police say

A Northeast employee discovered someone had tried to throw a lit, glass incendiary device at a window but it didn't penetrate the glass.

Ricketts apologizes for use of term 'you people' to black pastors in Omaha

Pastor Jarrod Parker says to Omaha mayor and police chief: "You're not listening. And you can't listen, because at the top of the state is a racist governor."

Watch Now: Lincoln protesters have peaceful message Tuesday

A fifth night of protests began in Lincoln with speeches and demonstrations outside the state Capitol before protesters took their message on …

Watch Now: Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird talks about coronavirus, protest response

At 3:30 p.m., Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird will update the public regarding protests and the coronavirus situation.

Lincoln law enforcement officers meet, take knee with black community leaders

A new "Hold Cops Accountable" initiative is aimed at connecting black community leaders with law enforcement to create more just policing policies.

Protester talks about how kneeling with state trooper came about

Dupree Prentice said before both night's protests, he told a friend the goal should be to convince law enforcement to lay down their weapons and riot shields and to kneel or march with the protesters. "It only takes one person," he said.

Lincoln mauled: One night of crime, more than $10 million in damage

Video evidence showed 30 to 40 vandals inside the building for at least 45 minutes, and likely longer.

Douglas County attorney supports grand jury in shooting death of James Scurlock

Don Kleine said he personally will file a petition with the presiding judge for a grand jury and a special prosecutor in James Scurlock's death.

Watch Now: Arrested Lincoln protester felt violated: 'We did nothing wrong but exercise our constitutional rights'

Kris Tran remembered seeing a man with no mask on (a sheriff's captain) charge at one of her best friends and pull her by her braids. The next thing she knew, her shirt was being yanked, and she was thrown to the ground.

Protests only a first step: Lincoln task force to focus on police accountability

Named "Hold Cops Accountable," the task force will be aimed at creating policy changes for interaction and use of force in the black community.

Lincoln High students, staff gather virtually to unpack the issues and protests roiling a nation

“What happens when you talk about this, our discomfort and not knowing what to say cannot cause paralysis in us not doing anything,” said Assistant Principal Josh Lupher. “It is our duty to be facilitating these conversations.”

Sandy's bar shows support for protesters

Like other business owners near the Capitol, the owner of Sandy’s boarded up his O Street bar’s windows in anticipation of vandalism in the wa…

Songs about police brutality: Maybe we're ready to listen

With the country in turmoil over the killing of George Floyd by a police officer, maybe we’ll at long last start to hear the music that has been warning us for years about what's been going on.

Lincoln senator says recent events have shaken her 'to the core'

Lincoln Sen. Suzanne Geist took to Twitter this week to talk about the killing of George Floyd and racial inequality.

Nebraska Judiciary Committee to hold forums on policing and racial equality

A committee of the Nebraska Legislature will hold listening sessions in Lincoln and Omaha next week prompted by the violent deaths of George F…

Lancaster County commissioner wants sheriff's office to get body cameras

Lancaster County Commissioner Sean Flowerday said the use of body cameras by the sheriff's office has been discussed before, but he believes pushing the effort now is "the right thing to do."

Lincoln police make arrest in pickup-pedestrian incident that sparked looting

Police arrested a 27-year-old Lincoln man Friday on a felony assault charge for hitting a woman with his pickup as she crossed O Street with p…

Lincoln police chief: 'We know that there were shots that have been fired at the Hall of Justice'

Police Chief Jeff Bliemeister said 24 officers were injured in the week's protests, ranging from one who is going to need reconstructive surge…

Man cited for assault during Beatrice protest

Beatrice Police Chief Bruce Lang said a 67-year-old Beatrice man who was in a vehicle was cited after got out of the vehicle and is accused of shoving a 17-year-old protester Thursday night.

UNL Chancellor Green: 'Future must be about action' in addressing racism, inequality

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will push for "real and sustained change" in combating racism and ensuring racial equity in the coming week…

Malone Center dancers — community members and cops — invited to do Irish dance at Lied

Irish performer Michael Londra saw a video of Lincoln police officers dancing with black community members outside the Malone Center on Twitte…

Nebraska education leaders commit to steps toward ending systemic racism

Commissioner Matt Blomstedt wrote a letter to the state’s superintendents this week enumerating several steps his department will take to move toward racial justice. 

Legends among Lincoln civil rights activists stood up for justice

Leola Bullock and Lela Shanks were among those who led the way.

'We are our own solution to our problems' — Lincoln youth lead local protest movement

A small group of young people has been instrumental in organizing peaceful events nightly after protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis spawned violence and rioting last weekend. These are their stories.

Mayor reflects on curfew clashes, peaceful protests and the Black Lives Matter movement

The fifth straight night of peaceful protests took a somber tone Friday — a day after a memorial service for George Floyd and the birthday of …

Two members of National Guard who assisted Lincoln police during protests test positive for coronavirus

Officials said they plan to test all National Guard personnel who have been on duty assisting police in Lincoln and Omaha.

Cousin of bar owner talks about Scurlock's death as dozens testify at legislative hearing

Those testifying told state senators they wanted to see a lowering of the amount spent on policing, de-escalation training, decriminalizing marijuana and establishing citizen committees with actual power. 

City called on to defund Lincoln police, hold itself liable for protester injuries

Residents expressed disgust at what they described as brutal and excessive force used by law enforcement.

Concerns apparent as state senators wrap up two days of listening sessions

After more than 16 hours of listening, some members of the Legislature's Judiciary Committee said Tuesday they have more understanding of what…

Smaller group of protesters continued Tuesday despite bad weather

Heavy rain and a tornado watch did not stop protesters from returning to the state Capitol on Tuesday night after a three-day break from demon…

Local View: Police stand ready to serve

The murder of George Floyd by a police officer has shaken the public’s trust in law enforcement, fractured the relationship between the police…

UNL faculty call for university to reexamine relationship with outside police forces

"We are concerned by the heavy-handed reaction by law enforcement and certain political leaders in response to what have been, overall, largely peaceful protests in Lincoln and Omaha." 

Lincoln police ask for help in finding suspect in vandalism at EZ Go

Lincoln police posted photographs Thursday of a man they believe was involved in damaging the EZ Go gas station after a peaceful protest turne…

We Are One Cookout to feed Lincoln protest marchers Saturday

“When everything started getting looted and I was just like ‘This isn't the Lincoln I know,’ the idea just kind of sparked." one organizer said. Why not a cookout?

Lincoln protests resume Thursday with renewed energy

The protest energy was revitalized Thursday night when an estimated 600 people demonstrated near SouthPointe Pavilions.

Police identify man in photographs from EZ Go vandalism

Police have identified the man believed to be involved in damaging the EZ Go gas station after a peaceful protest turned violent.

Sheriff on morale: It's tough to go from 'hero to zero in a week'

Recent protests over police brutality and racism have hurt law enforcement morale, Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner said Friday.

Watch Now: Lincoln mayor considering pardons for peaceful protesters

During a Zoom listening session with the mayor, police chief and a city councilwoman, Lincoln residents talked about school resource officers, whether the city should pay for the medical bills of injured protesters, external investigations into the police department and removing the police substation at the F Street Community Center. 

Crouch joins Black Lives Matter protesters in Saturday march

Protesters joined former Husker football players and coaches on Saturday, marching between the state Capitol and Nebraska Union and adding voi…

Watch Now: 'If that use of force appeared aggressive, that’s on me,' Lancaster County sheriff says

Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner said Monday that deputies' use of force was "lawful and followed our policy" in the arrest of protesters…

Protesters return to downtown Lincoln on Friday night

About 80 protesters returned to downtown Lincoln streets Friday evening, blocking traffic along O Street before gathering at the Capitol.

Lincoln man turns himself in on arson allegation for fire at EZ Go; other suspects sought in Lincoln Mall riot

A 28-year-old Lincoln man who has done prison time for arson turned himself in to Lincoln police Monday in connection with a fire early May 30…

Protesters describe being shot, gassed during Black Lives Matter rallies in Lincoln

"You see in the news all these injuries around the country of rubber bullets or canisters hitting people in the face," said one protester. "It's really different to look at someone up close and see an injury like that."

Watch Now: Lincoln police reviewing use-of-force policy

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird said the police department pushed up its yearly review in response to "community member concerns and in the spirit of continued improvement."

Amid calls to 'defund the police,' LPD assessing grant to add officers

Before the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide calls for police reform, the Lincoln Police Department planned on adding as many as 10 uniformed o…

Demonstrators march through Lincoln streets Thursday evening

About 100 demonstrators showing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and the LGBTQ community marched through Lincoln on Thursday.

Lincoln Police discuss policing issues in Saturday afternoon forum

At Cooper Park, just blocks from where protesters clashed with law enforcement over consecutive nights this spring, Stand in For Lincoln organized the panel discussion where about 40 community members listened and shared concerns about policing methods.

'Great Unity Ride' cruises down O Street in support of Lincoln law enforcement

Local law enforcement got a show of support Friday evening in the form of a rally along O Street.

Police say they'll stop wearing donated mask with pattern mistaken for Confederate flag

Lincoln police say they will stop wearing certain donated face masks after one was mistaken for a Confederate flag at a Black Lives Matter LGB…

Lincoln police supporters, others debate grant for new officers, overall LPD funding

Testimony at Lincoln City Council meeting about police funding goes long into the night Monday.

City Hall: 'Good evening, almost good morning' — City Council's open-mic night burns midnight oil

June's last Lincoln City Council meeting proved a marathon with the open-mic public comment portion pitting police supporters and police criti…

City of Lincoln to ban officers from using certain holds; mayor to pardon some peaceful protesters arrested after curfew

Many of the police-reform policies that residents have implored the city to adopt in recent weeks were already practiced by the Lincoln Police Department, said Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird. 

Green announces first steps in UNL's anti-racism 'journey'

The chancellor identified five faculty members to work with Marco Barker, UNL's inaugural vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, in "developing and facilitating opportunities to learn about racism.'

Feds grant Lincoln money to hire more officers, but whether mayor will accept remains unclear

Historically, the Lincoln Police Department's staffing has not kept up with the city's steady growth in population. 

When 'a neighbor' objects to Black Lives Matter signs, Lincoln neighborhoods come together

“The people who did this tried to scare us and tried to divide us,” Jonathan Redding said. “If anything, it brought the neighborhood closer together.”

Watch Now: Black Lives Matter protest in Lincoln's Country Club neighborhood

After someone taped handwritten signs on top of Black Lives Matter signs in Lincoln neighborhoods, the Black Leaders Movement gathered Thursday night to make a statement.

Nebraska businesses split on whether to allow employees to wear Black Lives Matter apparel, masks

As protective equipment in some workplaces is relatively new, businesses face unknown territory when applying employee dress code to face masks in the wake of protests across the country.

Lincoln police chief, Lancaster County sheriff: We need officers, community support

"We work hard to keep politics out of law enforcement," Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner told a joint meeting of the Lincoln City Council and Lancaster County Board.

Watch Now: Fortenberry, Smithsonian director talk about role of statues amid protests

"Statues … are part of the glue that holds the country together," the Smithsonian director said. "They help to create a shared identity of what our past is."

Watch Now: Black Lives Matter rally at Nebraska State Capitol

Chris Dunker reported Thursday night from the Black Lives Matter rally at the Capitol. Earlier in the day, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird said the city was accepting a grant for five new police officers.

Lincoln mayor accepts grant for 5 new police officers despite opposition from Black Lives Matter

Gaylor Baird also said her administration has found $150,000 in the upcoming budget to pay for crisis support, social services and make more mental health resources available in the city. 

Police standards bill draws as many opponents as supporters

The Legislature's Urban Affairs Committee heard three hours of testimony on a police standards bill Friday afternoon, but the hearing ended ab…

County rejects request to lower property value for Lincoln insurance building burned by rioters

A deputy county attorney says state law implies only damage caused by Mother Nature can be grounds to lower a value.  

Watch Now: Protest in Lincoln over police shooting of Jacob Blake

Black Lives Matter demonstrators took to the streets of Lincoln Monday night to march in support of Jacob Blake, a Wisconsin man shot by police.

Lincoln City Council passes ban on signs, outbursts during its meetings

Lincoln City Attorney Yohance Christie said First Amendment case law allows government officials to regulate the time, place and manner of speech so long as they don't police its content.

Cindy Lange-Kubick: Jazari Kual on the streets with a camera recording a historic summer

Jazari Kual is a Lincoln man whose skill behind a video camera has gained him viewers from around the world as he documents protests, marches and more.

'People don't want to be cops' — During a charged time, law enforcement struggles to diversify staff

Law enforcement agencies have struggled to recruit potential officers, and now — after an explosive, racially strained summer when they need them on the force more than ever — they’re fighting even harder to find candidates of color.

Judiciary Committee hears six hours of testimony on policing in Nebraska

Much of the discussion concerned police training and policies on such things as discipline, advisory boards, misconduct, use of force, choke holds and no-knock warrants. 

Police across the country realize diversity is an issue, work to make changes

More than 80% of the law enforcement agencies in the Heartland region don’t mirror the racial makeup of the communities they are sworn to protect and serve.

Protesters disrupt news conference over proposed legislation targeting riots

The bill would create new crimes and punishments, and take away state benefits from a person convicted of participating in a violent or disorderly assembly. 

Warrant out for Lincoln man accused of smashing windows while dressed as Deadpool during riots

Video captured a man in a Deadpool costume smashing windows with a hammer, breaking 13, and continuing around the corner, still swinging, at the building at 1128 Lincoln Mall. 

Sheriff's investigators track down Lincoln man who posted fake antifa ad

The sheriff's office says it now knows the man who made the viral posting was a 33-year-old registered Republican who lives in Lincoln. 

Lincoln man pleads no contest to arson for fire at EZ Go on night of protests

Prosecutors reduced the charge from first-degree arson in exchange for his plea and agreement to pay $2,110.83 in restitution. 

Lincoln woman shot in the face by a rubber bullet sues local law enforcement agencies

A federal lawsuit alleges there was "no reasonable basis" for law enforcement to fire at the people who were gathered on the sidewalk during last summer's racial justice protests.

Jury finds Lincoln man guilty of misdemeanors in connection to May 31 riot

On Tuesday, the jury heard testimony from a police officer, a sheriff's deputy and the man on trial before finding him guilty. He will face up to a year of incarceration on each of the charges at his sentencing in April. 

Lincoln man gets prison time for arson at EZ Go on night of protests

A Lancaster County judge sentenced Tyler Maple, seen inside the store and lighting trash on the floor on fire in a surveillance photo issued by police, to four years in prison plus two years of supervised release.

Bill to 'professionalize' police, departments sent to the Nebraska legislative floor

Omaha Sen. Steve Lathrop's bill is the result of testimony from more than 200 people during two days of hearings last summer amid nationwide calls for police reform following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Lincoln man enters plea for hitting protester near EZ Go early May 30

Trever Kurtz pleaded no contest to third-degree assault and willful reckless driving, both misdemeanors, in a deal with prosecutors who reduced his charges from a second-degree assault, a felony. 

Plans for a new office building on Lincoln Mall move forward

The City Council approved NEBCO's plans to demolish two buildings on Lincoln Mall near 11th Street so it can build a three-story office building with underground parking. 

Lincoln woman's federal lawsuit over injuries during protest against local law enforcement agencies can move forward

“The question is whether the law enforcement response in this case exploited their crowd control, seizure and arrest powers as a means of suppressing speech," Magistrate Judge Cheryl Zwart wrote in an order.

Being Black in Lincoln: Liu-Sang grows into voice in push for equality

Born in Washington, D.C., Liu-Sang arrived in Friend, a small town like so many in Nebraska, and headed off to UNL with a growing commitment to push for change.

Lincoln man sentenced to probation for hitting protesters with pickup last year

Trever Kurtz was sentenced to 18 months probation and will lose his driver's license for a year for striking two women with his vehicle during protests in Lincoln last year.

Black Nebraskans incarcerated at disproportionate rate, new report shows

A new report from The Sentencing Project found one of every 58 Black residents in the state are in prison — a rate of nearly nine times that of white people. "Honestly, I wasn't surprised," said Sen. Terrell McKinney.

After nearly 35 years, Anthony Butler is set to retire from policing in Lincoln

Over the last three-and-a-half decades, Anthony Butler has quietly climbed the ladder at LPD as the city has grown — but as the racial diversity within the department has withered. 

Woman shot in face during protests settles federal lawsuit against city

Elise Poole was attempting to flee tear gas fired by police when she was struck in the face by a projectile fired by an unknown officer, the lawsuit alleged.

Lincoln bystander latest to sue for being shot by rubber bullet during 2020 protest

"The plaintiff was an innocent bystander, not engaged in any of the ongoing protest activities located at or near the U-Stop. The plaintiff was not a threat to anyone. He had stopped to observe the protest," his attorney, Vince Powers, said.

'Compassion goes a long way' -- Woman shot during protests looks forward to next chapter

“I’ve closed one door and I’m opening another,” said Elise Poole, who was injured during the 2020 protests in Lincoln.

Lincoln refuses to release body-cam footage from 2020 protests, shielded by vague state law

The visual records created by body-worn cameras have largely remained inaccessible to the public — a reality that calls into question the effectiveness of body cameras as a tool for police accountability in Nebraska.

Law enforcement to keep close watch on O Street this weekend

Following infamous dangerous driving and hazardous road conditions on Memorial Day weekend, the Nebraska State Patrol and Lincoln Police Department will strengthen their forces Friday through Sunday.

Third person shot in head during 2020 protests sues city, county

As he was walking away from the protest, Marcel Austin was struck in the back of the head by what he believed to be a baseball. It was instead a munition his lawsuit alleges was fired by law enforcement.

'A constant battle' — Lincoln police agencies show signs of progress in diversifying ranks

The four major law enforcement agencies that police parts of Lincoln largely tout more racially diverse ranks than they did in 2020, but have watched those forces shrink, data shows.

Lincoln man hospitalized after group of men robbed him of car keys, police say

A 20-year-old woman called police at 2 a.m. Sunday and reported that she had been robbed of her purse and her boyfriend was robbed of his keys, police said.

At town hall, Lincoln Police seek public's support for $350K armored vehicle

The Lincoln Police Department doesn't need the public's go-ahead to buy a $350,000 vehicle, but officials sought approval anyway in an hourlong meeting Monday night.

Nebraska lawmaker's bill to limit bystanders filming police blasted as unconstitutional

A Nebraska's lawmaker's bid to make it illegal to film police officers within 10 feet of them was blasted as unconstitutional by critics at a public hearing Thursday.

Lincoln company wins court case over valuation of building destroyed during 2020 protests

It all came down to the definition of calamity, and whether the fire that destroyed Inland Insurance Company's building the night of May 30, 2020, fit the definition. 

Lawsuits in Nebraska continue over injuries in George Floyd protests

Four and a half years after protests over George Floyd's killing resulted in clashes between marchers and law enforcement officers in Nebraska, lawsuits over injuries continue to work through court. 

Man shot during 2020 Lincoln protest can continue lawsuit against city, county

A Lancaster County judge has allowed a lawsuit to continue over a man shot during a 2020 Lincoln protest following George Floyd’s murder.

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