A WHITE FedEx employee who mocked George Floyd’s death in front of protesters has been fired for his actions.
James DeMarco was filmed on Monday re-enacting Floyd’s fatal arrest by kneeling on another man’s neck.
“FedEx holds its team members to a high standard of personal conduct, and we simply do not tolerate the kind of appalling and offensive behavior depicted in this video,” the shipping company stated to TMZ.
“The individual involved is no longer employed by FedEx. A diverse and inclusive workforce is at the heart of our business, and we stand with those who support justice and equality.”
The incident took place in Franklin Township, New Jersey.
He has been suspended by the New Jersey Department of Corrections pending an investigation, according to TMZ.
Derek Chauvin, the officer who arrested Floyd and kneeled on his neck for almost nine minutes until Floyd died, now faces charges of second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
In footage of the arrest, Floyd can be heard telling Chauvin “I can’t breathe” while bystanders plead with Chauvin to stop and for the other three officers present to intervene.
