Protesters respond to new charges in George Floyd case
There was relief in New York City as protesters learned that all four ex-police officers involved in George Floyd's death will face criminal charges. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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There was relief in New York City as protesters learned that all four ex-police officers involved in George Floyd's death will face criminal charges. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced new charges against three former officers with aiding and abetting in George Floyd's death and increased a murder charge for Derek Chauvin who pressed his knee on Floyd's neck. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
Health officials are raising concerns that the protests sweeping the country could increase the risks of spreading the coronavirus. If cases suddenly spike, city reopenings could be delayed. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Historical inequities have fueled racial tensions in Minneapolis for decades. One pastor in the Hawthorne neighborhood hopes the recent protests over the death of George Floyd will spark drastic systemic change. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Joe Biden on Tuesday traveled to Philadelphia to address the death of George Floyd and the protests that have erupted across the country in the wake of his killing. Biden also criticized President Trump’s response to the crisis in his first campaign appearance outside of Delaware in months. Ed O'Keefe reports.
As protests continue throughout the country, major cities are under curfew in an attempt to stop some of the violence that seems to escalate at night. President Trump wants the National Guard to intervene in New York City, but Mayor Bill de Blasio is so far rejecting those calls. Jericka Duncan reports.
The seventh day of protests nationwide brought no rest for those demanding change, with thousands filling the streets from New York to Los Angeles. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who will lead all prosecutions related to the death of George Floyd, told “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano that "injustice has been a hallmark of our criminal justice system." Ellison's comments come after six days of nationwide protests, which have turned into violent clashes between police and demonstrators in many U.S. cities.
Lonnie Bunch is the founder of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and leads the Smithsonian Institution. Norah O'Donnell spoke to him about the current American landscape and said the country is at a tipping point.
President Trump ripped into the nation's governors for being weak in their response to nationwide protests. He also called for reinforcements to secure the areas around the White House, including the National Guard. Paula Reid has the latest.
Santa Monica officials say there were four hundred arrests and claim 95 percent were outsiders. Police Chief Cynthia Renaud said the looters took advantage of the peaceful protesters. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Demonstrators who defied the curfew on Saturday night were met with tear gas and rubber bullets. One of those rubber bullets was aimed at a CBS News crew. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from Minneapolis.
Protests over the death of George Floyd rage across the country despite that the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread in several states. Meg Oliver has the latest.
The protests are gathering attention well beyond the United States. In several cities around the globe, there were words of solidarity and marches. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The National Guard is being mobilized in Minneapolis after violent protests erupted over the death of George Floyd in police custody. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
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A Boston Police Department spokesman said the investigation consisted of video evidence and multiple witness interviews.
The former Minneapolis cop filed it on his own, saying he didn't have a lawyer to do it for him.
More than a year after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, voters there are gearing up to decide whether to pass an amendment that would drastically overhaul the city's police department. As Politico's Maya King reports, it's pitting some Democrats against one another. She joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Tanya Rivero with the details, as well as the latest on Mayor Jacob Frey's reelection campaign.
The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency-use authorization to Pfizer for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for seniors, people with underlying health conditions and adults frequently exposed to the virus. The White House called the announcement a "major step forward" as President Biden hosted members from the progressive and moderate factions of the Democratic Party to discuss a major piece of his domestic agenda. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss.
Lawmakers for months have been trying to reach agreement over police reforms.
Closing arguments are set for Monday in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. The former Minneapolis officer, who did not testify, is accused of killing George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for nearly 10 minutes. Jamie Yuccas reports on what's ahead.