George Floyd's body to be returned to Houston, mayor says
"This is the same city that George Floyd grew up in, and his body will be returning to this city," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
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"This is the same city that George Floyd grew up in, and his body will be returning to this city," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
Officers say they were fired on first.
Ellison will assist Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman in the forthcoming case surrounding the death of George Floyd who died in police custody.
Protests against police brutality and racism have escalated nationwide. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest on the unrest and the investigation into George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
Many leaders are calling for an overhaul of the justice system in the wake of George Floyd's death. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner joins CBSN to discuss the role prosecutors play in keeping the community safe and what needs to change.
Commissioner of Corrections Paul Schnell said that Derek Chauvin has been moved partially due to COVID-19 concerns
Sheriff Chris Swanson is gaining attention after he removed his riot gear and walked with protesters in Flint, Michigan. He said he wanted demonstrators to know he supports them.
New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his view on how officers responded to protests across the city over the weekend. He also weighs in on policing of communities of color and de-escalation tactics used by police departments across the nation.
Obama administration Attorney General Loretta Lynch joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the issue of police accountability and the case against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for the death of George Floyd.
As protests continue around the country, there are new details about the investigation in George Floyd's death and the officer now charged. Jamie Yuccas reports from St. Paul, Minnesota with the latest.