Celebrities react to Eric Garner verdict
Social media erupted after hearing the verdict in the Eric Garner chokehold case.
On Wednesday, a grand jury declined to indict Daniel Pantaleo, a white New York City police officer who used an apparent chokehold on Garner, who was black, and who died after the July confrontation in the Staten Island area of New York. A wave of protests took place following the jury's call not to indict.
And celebrities took to Twitter expressing their frustration and outrage about the decision. Take a look:
Somebody's Eyes Are http://t.co/jhqFHBMPtJ LIVES MATTER. WE NEED THE FEDS FOR JUSTICE. These Grand Juries In… http://t.co/ZVPO3fhyUx
— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) December 3, 2014
SMDH....God the world is crying for your help. This really makes me sad. All I can do is pray & I plan on doing ... http://t.co/hWGE9vJal4
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 3, 2014
This one was on film. http://t.co/Zm7DKL09ok
— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) December 3, 2014
I'm ashamed. Mostly because I'm no longer shocked at things now-a-days. Nothing is shocking. #EricGarner
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) December 3, 2014
We watched him Die. Choked to Death. The world is watching we seek JUSTICE. He couldn't breathe.Were breathing Fire. pic.twitter.com/DolTpkYAtM
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) December 4, 2014
I'd just like to know what a cop WOULD have to do to get indicted - and what good are cop cameras since Eric Garner IS on tape?
— Bill Maher (@billmaher) December 4, 2014
RIP Eric Garner and condolences to his family. We must start holding the police accountable for their… http://t.co/fbU6a7qi0a
— Macklemore (@macklemore) December 3, 2014
How is this America? #ICantBreathe
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) December 4, 2014
"I. CAN'T. BREATHE."
God Damn.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) December 3, 2014
I can't take it anymore! It's Enough, and enough is enough! Honestly my emotions are all over the… http://t.co/QW6XmgUEDk
— Diddy (@iamdiddy) December 3, 2014
Justice is a right all of us are entitled, not a privilege that can be denied. We need to use this… http://t.co/ZUHDwlXbBT
— Diddy (@iamdiddy) December 4, 2014
I wouldn't feel right posting anything else before saying my heart hurts today.
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) December 3, 2014
How do "crazy" cops keep getting away with this?!? He murdered that man. Stop the madness. #EricGarner #ICantBreathe
— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) December 4, 2014
Make sure you do something to let YOUR government know how you feel when something is unjust., not JUST your followers on twitter...
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014
Make sure you sign petitions, hit the streets and protest or donate to groups helping to support and rebuild the community too.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014
I have no words left... just angry tears thru gritted teeth. #RIPEricGarner #RIPHumanity #RIPCompassion May the Lord have mercy...
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) December 3, 2014
Tell us: What are your thoughts on the verdict?