Georgia police chief criticized for Facebook post resigns
-- Officials in a city outside of Atlanta have approved a settlement agreement resulting in the resignation of a police chief who was criticized for saying on social media that he doesnt support the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Johns Creek City Council approved the agreement with Police Chief Chris Byers on Monday night, the city announced in a statement.
Byers was placed on leave in June while officials began gathering information from residents, police officers and city employees, Johns Creek City Manager Ed Densmore said at the time.
Floyd died in May after a white officer pressed his knee against the Black man's neck for nearly eight minutes as he pleaded for air.
Byers also wrote that he was supportive of the widespread demonstrations for justice that resulted after Floyd's death.
The details of the settlement agreement and the events leading up to Byers resignation were confidential, according to the city's statement.
Major Roland Castro was set to serve as the Interim Police Chief as the city began a search process for the next department leader, officials said.
Johns Creek, a large Atlanta suburb just northeast of the city, is among Georgias largest cities with about 85,000 residents.
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