A FedEx employee named James DeMarco was reportedly fired after a viral clip circulated showing him mocking the death George Floyd.
A growing trend on social media by people who are anti-Black Lives Matter has been to mock the death George Floyd. People all ages are sharing videos and photos themselves kneeling on the necks friends, family members, and even dummies for a variety reasons. Some people are attempting to prove that Floyd didn’t die asphyxiation while others just want to poke fun at a black man’s death. No reason is justified for such a cruel act, and it’s reportedly caused FedEx to fire one its employees after the man went viral.
In a clip that circulated online, a man named James DeMarco is seen shouting at peaceful protesters while on the side the road. He’s joined with a few his friends as they’ve surrounded themselves with Trump signs, and DeMarco is spotted mocking George Floyd’s death by kneeling on his friend’s neck.
FedEx caught wind the video and issued a statement to TMZ saying that DeMarco has been suspended.”The behavior depicted in the video, which involved a FedEx employee, is appalling and fensive. The employee in question was immediately removed from all FedEx work duties while our investigation is concluded and all internal procedures are followed. A diverse and inclusive workforce is at the heart our business, and we stand with those who support justice and equality.”
However, a comment reportedly made by the company over on Instagram shows that DeMarco has been fired. Check it out below.