Cuomo: Protesters and looters are separate
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that people protesting the death of George Floyd have "by and large" been peaceful, and he stressed that looters are a separate group. Watch his remarks.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that people protesting the death of George Floyd have "by and large" been peaceful, and he stressed that looters are a separate group. Watch his remarks.
"COVID-19 is one issue, the outrage over Mr. Floyd is another issue, looters are another issue," he said.
"Our criminal justice system is used as a system of social control so often," he told Elaine Quijano, anchor of "Red & Blue" on CBSN.
It seems Monday night, protesters in Minneapolis took Terrence Floyd's words to heart.
After protesters and journalists were tear-gassed across from the White House and the area was cleared, the president walked across the street to visit St. John's Church.
Activists and community organizations are calling for sweeping changes within police departments across the country after the death of George Floyd. Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum, joined CBSN to discuss what it will take to create a lasting impact.
In a speech in Philadelphia, former Vice President Joe Biden said the country is "crying out for leadership" amid nationwide protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. He accused President Trump of using force against peaceful protesters to stage a "photo op" near the White House. Watch his remarks.
Charges included burglary, arson, aggravated assault, rioting, looting, defacing public property and violating curfew.
A protest outside the White House that was peaceful turned chaotic when police deployed tear gas and flash bangs to clear the area.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Mr. Trump's "fanning of the flames of discord, bigotry and violence is cowardly, weak and dangerous."
Amid calls for Israeli police to release video of the shooting, politician warns autistic man's death "will only increase the level of the people's anger."
All suffered non-life-threatening wounds, police said, and came as previously peaceful protests turned violent
Houston, George Floyd's hometown, will be marching in his honor Tuesday. Janet Shamlian speaks with Police Chief Art Acevedo.
George Floyd's brother Terrence Floyd was among hundreds who gathered for a vigil Monday near the place in Minneapolis where George was killed during an encounter with police. Terrence spoke to the demonstrators, imploring them and others across the country to stop looting. Jamie Yuccas reports.
The former president wrote that the protests "represent a genuine and legitimate frustration," and hailed those who are marching peacefully.
The former boxing champion personally has been in touch with the family, according to the CEO of Mayweather Promotions.
Former President Barack Obama broke his silence on Monday, calling for change following a week of mass protests over the death of George Floyd and other African Americans at the hands of police officers. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Yahoo national politics reporter Brittany Shepherd join "Red and Blue"'s Elaine Quijano with more.
Australia asks embassy in D.C. to probe attack on TV crew caught on tape after U.K. calls mounting reports violence against journalists "very concerning."
Police and federal law enforcement launched tear gas and rubber bullets Monday at protesters near the White House.
Police brutality and the coronavirus pandemic are both disproportionately impacting African Americans. Axios markets editor Dion Rabouin joined CBSN to discuss how both issues are linked to systemic abuse.
As demonstrations continue over George Floyd's death, activist Curtis Hayes is challenging protesters to "come up with a better way" and urging everyone to ask why these protests are happening in the first place. He joined CBSN to discuss the fight against racial injustice.
Trump said if states or cities won't respond to protests, "then I will deploy the U.S. military and quickly solve the problem for them."
"I'm challenging everybody in my race to step up and find a better way, but I am also challenging the white counterparts," Hayes told CBSN.
When asked if bias training for officers is enough, Dallas Police Chief Reneé Hall said: "You know, it's a start."
President Trump spoke from the White House Rose Garden Monday evening after days of sometimes violent protests following the death of George Floyd. He said he supports peaceful protests but would mobilize federal resources, even the military if necessary, to stop "rioting and looting." Watch his remarks.